Thitipon Dicruen
Thitipon Dicruen (also known professionally as Xric7) is a Thai fantasy and science fiction illustrator whose digital artwork has appeared on book covers, collectible games, and publishing projects worldwide. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Dicruen is known for highly detailed fantasy imagery, dynamic character design, and richly rendered speculative fiction artwork. He has contributed cover art for multiple projects associated with Brick Cave Media and its authors.
Career
Dicruen works professionally as a digital illustrator and concept artist. Through his ArtStation portfolio, he showcases fantasy, science fiction, and character-based artwork that reflects influences from gaming, collectible card art, and modern fantasy illustration. His work has earned an international audience and has been featured in a variety of commercial and publishing projects. Operating under the professional name Xric7, Dicruen has developed a reputation for creating vivid, cinematic artwork featuring mythical creatures, heroic figures, magical environments, and dramatic fantasy settings. His portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on storytelling through visual design.
Work with Brick Cave Media
Dicruen's association with Brick Cave Media dates to the early years of the publisher's fiction catalog. In 2011, author Sharon Skinner announced that Brick Cave Media had contracted Dicruen to create the cover artwork for The Healer's Legacy, the first novel in what would become the Nelig Stones series. The artwork helped establish the visual identity of the series and introduced many Brick Cave readers to Dicruen's distinctive style. Over the years, Dicruen's artwork has appeared on multiple Brick Cave-related projects and promotional materials. His illustrations have been used to visually represent the imaginative worlds, characters, and themes found throughout the publisher's fantasy catalog. His contributions are representative of Brick Cave Media's long-standing practice of collaborating with international artists to create distinctive visual branding for independent speculative fiction titles.
Artistic Style
Dicruen's work is characterized by: High-detail digital painting Fantasy and science fiction themes Dramatic lighting and atmosphere Dynamic character compositions Mythological and supernatural subject matter Strong use of color and environmental storytelling His illustrations often blend traditional fantasy aesthetics with contemporary digital art techniques, creating imagery that appeals to readers of epic fantasy, urban fantasy, and speculative fiction.
Selected Brick Cave Contributions
The Healer's Legacy by Sharon Skinner — Cover Illustration
The Matriarch's Devise by Sharon Skinner — Cover Illustration
The Exile's Gift by Sharon Skinner — Cover Illustration
Platinum Magic by Bruce Davis — Cover Illustration
Gold Magic by Bruce Davis — Cover Illustration
Silver Magic by Bruce Davis — Cover Illustration
Aluminum Magic by Bruce Davis — Cover Illustration
The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker: Sounds of Time by Bob Nelson, Sharon Skinner — Cover Illustration (Character Design)
The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker: LeTour de Paris by Bob Nelson, Sharon Skinner — Cover Illustration (Character Design)
The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker: The New World by Bob Nelson, Sharon Skinner — Cover Illustration (Character Design)
Spider's Wyrd by Adrienne Miles — Cover Illustration
Promotional artwork associated with Brick Cave Media publications Various fantasy-themed visual assets utilized by Brick Cave Media and its authors
Other Professional Work
Beyond publishing, Dicruen's artwork has appeared in fantasy gaming and collectible card game projects. His illustrations have been recognized within fantasy art communities and have been cataloged as part of multiple fantasy gaming properties. He maintains an active professional portfolio through ArtStation, where he publishes examples of his commercial illustration work and personal projects.
Legacy
As one of the international artists who contributed to Brick Cave Media's formative publishing years, Dicruen helped establish a visual standard for many of the publisher's fantasy titles. His artwork on The Healer's Legacy remains among the notable cover illustrations associated with Brick Cave's early fantasy catalog.
External Links
ArtStation Portfolio — Xric7 Facebook Artist Page — Xric7 Brick Cave Media Sharon Skinner Official Website
