I recently just came across artist Gale Franey on Flickr. She certainly has talent and her art work is beyond words. Apparently she teaches digital art in British Columbia and also illustrates children's books...
Take a look at her website and her Flickr gallery. You will not be disappointed...
http://www.thegraphicgroove.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/galefraney/
Here's an example of some of her at...
Cheers
Ken