A few years back I was at an art fair at the Science World in Vancouver. Lots of artist booths scattered about but the artist I found most intriguing was the work of a Canadian Artist by the name of Steven Chimilar.
art by Steven Chmilar
What I found intriguing was fantastical, fairytale quality, but with a contemporary edge. So, you art history buffs might agree, that his work is quite reminiscent the Dutch Renaissance painter of Pieter Bruegel the elder. Here's some of Bruegels work:
You can really notice it in the roundish faces as well as an emphasis on the horizon line.
Give him a gander
Here's his website http://www.stevechmilar.com