Julien Delval is a French artist who studied fine art before becoming an illustrator and creating visuals for RPGs and books. After a stint in comics and board games, mainly with Days of Wonder, he now dedicates his time to personal paintings, supported by the Daniel Maghen Gallery in Paris.
Using acrylics on canvas or wood (see our pick of the best acrylic paints if you need supplies), he takes inspiration from ancient civilisations, mythological worlds and European painting traditions to create epic, narrative-driven compositions that suggest stories beyond the canvas. Below, he talks us through four examples of his work.
