I don't know if I could pick just one, but here are a few of my favorites: Berni Wrightson, Giger, J.K. Potter, David Ho, Wes Benscoter (sp?), Mike Bohatch, Caniglia, Alan Clark, GAK, Thomas Arensberg, Chad Savage, Andonis Dragassias, Keith Minnion (who has done several of my covers, I'm very proud to say), and the Hildebrant Brothers.
James N.
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