The 2011 Into the Pixel exhibit features twenty works of video game art, selected by a panel of jurors from a field of submissions gleaned from artists around the world. The exhibition offers an opportunity for published video and computer game artists to be reviewed and recognized by the public and by their peers in both the fine art and video game worlds.

We're highlighting the artists taking part in this year’s Into the Pixel exhibit leading up to the end of the DICE conference on February 11. Read on to find out about artist Dave Kang and his LEGO Universe artwork entitled, "The Last Stand." (Click artwork image for a high-resolution version.)

Dave Kang is an illustrator. Some call him daveisblue. He graduated with a Bachelor of Design in illustration at Ontario College of Art and Design. Having studied and worked for editorial / concept illustration he often draws from his traditional painting and drawing background for inspiration. Dave needs to make sure that he is enthusiastic about whatever he does. It is his job as an artist to find that inspiration. He does not enjoy fighting with others but he is very fond of battling with himself everyday looking for that excitement. He is an artist in love with the creative process. If you take time with the work and allow it to speak to you, you will begin to understand his philosophy on art. Dave currently is a happy senior concept artist at NetDevil working with beautiful nerds and artistic geniuses.

Now in its seventh year, Into the Pixel is the one annual opportunity for video and computer game artists to have their work critically reviewed by experts in both the digital and fine art worlds. The 2011 Into the Pixel Exhibition will premiere in June at E3 in Los Angeles.