I'd quickly just like to showcase the kind of art I'm interested in and why
If you haven't seen the art of Alfons Mucha then you've been missing out. He was an Art Nouveau painter that became famous for his unique style and especially for his artwork depicting women
Alfons Mucha, Summer
His beautifully detailed art has inspired me to develop my own unique style just as painstakingly executed. I'm still working on it...
Another artist I have greatly admired for a long time is illustrator Angela Barrett. Barrett is an extremely sought after illustrator. She has a distinct fairy tale quality to her work which sets her apart and above most illustrators.
Right: Cover of one of her illustrated books, Beauty and the Beast, my all time favourite classic:
If you have the time, check out her art. Her artwork is also very widely available at libraries or you can buy your own copy of one of her artbooks; it's entirely worth it especially in hard cover.
Another great artist's work to check out
