Doug Hoppes is a professional dark fantasy illustrator and the creator of the ShadowMyths brand, and also the collection of short stories about Jonathan and the Gallery of Nightmares. His past clients have included Funimation, Alchimie (Necromech Game), Consensys (Cellarius Project), and several small independent book and comic publishers.

His true love, though, is using his oil paintings in his brand, the Gallery of Nightmares. After inheriting the gallery from his mother, gallery curator Jonathan explores its secrets, including the mysterious Shadow Nook, a tiny collection of captivating works that cause real-life
consequences for its viewers. In the Shadow Nook, he can step into the magical world of Caeliff, where sacramancers and monsters rule with impunity.

In addition, each painting has a unique story that is part of the Shadows and Light Lesson within the gallery.  When a viewer focuses on a painting, the moral and uplifting story behind it appears in their mind. Such stories have caused people to cry or tear up in the gallery or at exhibitions and conventions.

The stories within the Gallery of Nightmares are created using the ShadowMyths decks. Found in the gallery’s gift shop, the cards are used for tarot or oracle reading, D&D campaign suggestions, writing, and therapy. The images are detailed enough to give the user a clear idea of what is happening, but abstract enough to allow them to create their own ideas.