The annual Spectrum series has quickly become the premiere showcase for “contemporary fantastic art.” I’ve got about half the series, and recently purchased the newest, Spectrum 15. It doesn’t disappoint.

According to the Spectrum website, the magazine was established “with the intent of providing creators with a regular showcase for the best fantasy, science fiction, horror, and otherwise uncategorizable artwork created each year.” Uncategorizable artwork? That’s a good description of what you’ll find in its pages. Two awards are given in each category. The categories include Advertising, Book, Comics, Conceptual Art, Dimensional (sculpture), Editorial, Institutional, and Unpublished. This year’s Grand Master award winner: John Jude Palencar (who’s done some cover art for the likes of Stephen King, Lovecraft, and Tolkien).

Anyway, there’s some great pieces here, guaranteed to lube your brain and stoke the flame of imagination.