Finding Nenad

Demiurge by Nenad Pantic

round here, it’s reckoned that one in every three people is a writer.

Another third is made up of artists, whilst the remaining 43% are all aiming for PhDs in Really Tough Sums.

It’s clear from the moment you meet Kilcoole’s Nenad Pantic which category he falls into.

Originally from Croatia, the man spends pretty much his every waking hour thinking and working in visual mediums, both hand-drawn and computer-whizzed.

We’ll let the bould Ned explain…

As a freelance artist, I specialise in traditional (watercolours, inks, pens, oils) and digital painting.

Although I work full-time as a software engineer, creating art is my passion and I enjoy it in my free time.

My artistic style is mostly inspired by fantasy masters like Brian Froud, Alan Lee, H.R. Giger, Studio Ghibli, J.R.R. Tolkien and Hieronymus Bosch. The book Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee played a pivotal role in my decision to pursue art, as it introduced me to old Celtic myths.

I am grateful to live in Kilcoole – which is rooted in the same mythological tradition – and have done so for over eight years. My artistic work often reflects darker themes as a reflection of my philosophical ponderings.

I am open to custom ideas, whether it be fantasy art, classical portraits, landscapes, illustration (in the past, I have illustrated many books, mostly aimed at teenagers) or a combination of them.

I am also eager to showcase my work in local galleries or art exhibitions.

As a member of both VAI (Visual Artist Ireland) and AOI (Association of Illustrators), I am committed to pursuing my passion for art.

If you like my style, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

You can find out more about Nenad Pantic on his website here, check out his art here, follow on Instagram here, and get in touch on email here.