Sci-fi worlds are usually fairly recognisable. Maybe they’re shiny, gloomy, or desolate. But either way, there’s almost always a monochromatic, hard-edge feeling to them. That’s not the case, though, in the imagination of Matt Gaser.
Gaser is an award-winning illustrator living in Northern California. He works in games, movies, and even did a stint on the now-returning Clone Wars TV show for Lucasfilm. When he’s not working for others, though, his original works imagine deeply connected to nature. Bright, autumn colours dominate his imagination while keeping a distinct genre, almost steampunk, aesthetic. These are sci-fi worlds that feel warm, but also ancient and lived in. They just feel nice.
Here’s just a small sample of Gaser’s beautiful work.
Though the creatures and beings in these works feel alien, you still just kind of want to get cozy in there and take a nap, right?
For more of Gaser’s work, visit his official site.