craigmaher

Where classical oil technique meets fantasy

Editorial team

craigmaher.net editorial team

craigmaher.net is run by a standing editorial team. Each author has their own beats and voice — here's who is responsible for what.

  • Thaddeus Cole, Master Oil Painter & Pigment Analyst Covers: Traditional Painting Techniques

    Thaddeus spent two decades restoring classical oils before transitioning to fantasy illustration. He dissects Craig Maher’s brushwork, glazing methods, and material choices with surgical precision.

  • Rosalind Weaver, TCG Art Director & Commissioning Editor Covers: Tabletop & TCG Art · Artist Spotlights

    Having commissioned hundreds of pieces for major card games, Rosalind knows exactly what makes a fantasy illustration survive the printing process and pop at playing-card scale. She connects Maher's artistic choices directly to industry demands.

  • Lorcan Shaw, Narrative Illustrator & Visual Storytelling Analyst Covers: Speculative Fiction Art

    Lorcan is a veteran book cover illustrator who specializes in the mechanics of visual storytelling. He breaks down how Craig Maher translates dense worldbuilding into single, compelling images.