THE top 10 recent angel & demon and fantasy art on deviantArt - courtesy of yours truly. All of these pieces absolutely rock. That is fact. So these are my picks for the most awesome angel and fantasy picks that I found while browsing around deviantArt. You'll find all of these picks in my deviantart favorites list. Each pick is by a different artist. Most of the artists here are not the "famous" ones you'll see around deviant art. No, these are fresh, new and creative pieces whose brilliance some have recognized and some which have been passed over. Since that would be a travesty, I hereby take it upon myself to make THE ONE LIST TO RULE THEM ALL. So it is written. So let it be done. Drum roll please! Here they are in no particular order:

1. Belcheresk

Belcheresk by *nJoo on deviantART

How rockin' is this? Reminds me of a Balrog. The colors and anatomy are just out of this world. What is so impressive about this is the dual sense of fantasy and realism. You get a feeling that this creature really could exist! The character has weight and volume and advertises strength. A definite on this list.

2. Rhashaak of Haka' torvhak

Rhashaak of Haka' torvhak by *francis001 on deviantART

This is similar to the last pick in that it is a fantastic beast, but looks so real that you pee your pants. I love the wings on this - it really adds to its creepiness. That plus the Venom-like drool makes it a mst on this list.

3. Spiral Demon Girl

Spiral demon girl by *henning on deviantART

Now that is hot. It gives a whole new definition to the term succubus. The wings on this are awesome and textured perfectly. The shadows on the body are incredible as well - they really give the body volume and make it seem like she's about to leap out the page. That plus the sassy pose really puts this piece on another level. Awesome work and a must for this list.

4. Ascension

Ascension by *MichaelO on deviantART

Now this is right up my alley. The wings are awesome and realistic on thsi piece. It's the background and environment though that really make this piece great. I'm sure the perfect anatomy helps as well. Notice the use of light as a focal point, and how the spiral background makes your eye move around the picture. Classic greatness!

5. Halcyon

Halcyon by *Keitaro333 on deviantART

Not sure if beautiful could describe this painting. Gorgeous? No. Lovely? Nope. Exquisite? Nuh uh. I think you get my point. The composition in this piece is awesome, and the placement of all the objects in this piece is what really makes everything pop. That plus the lush use of light really makes this piece a satisfying dessert instead of just some eye candy.