Sources & Methodology

This page explains how we research, source, and review the informational content on Fantasy Gallery. Our goal is to be transparent about where information comes from, how we choose sources, how we verify claims, and how we handle AI assistance and corrections. Content on this site is produced and maintained by the Fantasy Gallery Editorial Team.

Editorial standards

Accuracy: We aim to present clear, accurate information about artwork, artists, techniques, and technical details related to wallpapers and imagery.
Attribution: We credit creators and link to original sources whenever available, and clearly state licensing or usage restrictions.
Transparency: Any use of AI assistance is disclosed on relevant posts. We state when content is AI-assisted and describe the role AI played.
Respect for creators: We prioritize artist rights and licensing. We do not publish content that knowingly infringes copyright.
Separation of editorial and commercial content: Sponsored content, paid placements, and affiliate links are identified and kept distinct from editorial material.

Research process

When preparing a page, gallery entry, or post, our typical workflow is:

Define the topic (artist profile, wallpaper specs, technique explanation, image background, etc.).
Collect primary sources: artist portfolios, official galleries, publisher pages, and licensing statements.
Gather supporting technical and contextual sources: software documentation, image-format and web standards, museum catalogs or folklore references where relevant.
Verify ownership and licensing through metadata, creator pages, and, where necessary, direct outreach to creators or rights holders.
Draft the content, noting sources and any uncertainties.
Editorial review and fact check (see Fact checking and Human review below).
Publish with source links and any required disclosures (AI assistance, sponsored content, licensing notes).

Preferred source types

We prioritize sources that are primary, official, or clearly attributed. Examples of preferred source types:

Primary artist sources: an artist’s own website, online portfolio, or official social profiles where the creator describes their work or licensing.
Official gallery or publisher pages: publisher press pages, gallery listings, and exhibition catalogs maintained by institutions or publishers.
Technical and industry documentation: software and tool documentation (for example, Blender or image-editing manuals), file-format and web-image guidance, and standards documentation for color profiles and image formats.
Museum and public collections: digitized museum catalogs, library archives, and cultural-heritage databases for historical or mythological references.
Reputable community platforms: established art communities and marketplaces where creators present work and licensing terms (examples: ArtStation, Behance, DeviantArt). These are treated as secondary sources unless they point to a primary source.
Licensing and stock sources: official license pages from stock image providers and rights statements that clarify permitted uses.

Official and public data where relevant

For posts that reference historical, mythological, or cultural material we rely on public and institutional resources such as museum records, library collections, academic publications, and government cultural-heritage databases. For technical claims (image formats, color profiles, web performance), we consult standards bodies and official documentation to ensure accuracy.

Industry and technical references

When content discusses technical aspects (file formats, resolution, wallpaper aspect ratios, color spaces, export settings, or performance recommendations), we consult:

Official software documentation for the tools referenced (e.g., rendering, editing, or compositing packages).
Web and image standards and best-practice guides for optimizing images for desktop and mobile wallpapers.
Platform guidance for wallpaper dimensions and safe areas where applicable (mobile and desktop platforms).

Source selection and citation

How we choose and cite sources:

Priority to primary and authoritative sources: direct artist statements, official license pages, and institutional pages are preferred.
Corroboration: where a claim affects attribution or licensing we look for multiple supporting references or direct confirmation from the creator or rights holder.
Transparency: source links are included in posts when available. If a source cannot be linked (offline material, private correspondence), we will describe the source and the nature of the evidence.
Avoiding unreliable aggregators: anonymous image-collection sites or unlabeled aggregations are treated cautiously and only used as leads to primary sources.

Fact checking and verification

We use a combination of practical checks to verify information before publishing:

Cross-checking artist portfolios and official pages to confirm creator attribution.
Reviewing image metadata (EXIF/IPTC) where available and interpreting it in context.
Reverse image searches (e.g., Google Images, TinEye) to trace origins and identify aggregations or prior uses.
Verifying licensing statements and terms on official license pages or stock providers.
Contacting creators or rights holders when ownership or permitted use is unclear.

AI assistance disclosure

We may use AI tools to help with drafting, copyediting, caption generation, or to assist in the creative process for some images. When AI contributes to an image or to a post in a material way, that contribution is disclosed on the relevant page. All content that appears on the site is reviewed and approved by the Fantasy Gallery Editorial Team; AI does not publish content unsupervised.

Human / editorial review

Every piece of informational content is reviewed by at least one human editor on staff. Our review steps include:

Content accuracy and clarity review by an editor.
Copyright and licensing check for images and stated permissions.
Appropriateness check for community and site standards.
Final approval before publication.

Content updates and corrections

We aim to keep content current. Our update and correction practices:

Periodic review: content pages are reviewed periodically and updated when technical standards, licensing terms, or primary-source information changes. In general, content is inspected at least once a year or sooner if there is a known change.
Trigger-driven updates: we update posts earlier when alerted by creators, users, or when official sources change or correct information.
Corrections: if an error is identified, we correct the content and add a brief correction note with the date of the change where appropriate.
How to request a correction: please report errors or concerns via our Contact page so the editorial team can review them. Contact us: Contact
Privacy and reporting: for concerns about personal data or privacy, see our Privacy Policy.

Independence and advertising disclosure

The Fantasy Gallery Editorial Team operates independently from advertisers. Sponsored or paid content is clearly labeled on the page. We disclose affiliate links and any commercial relationships that could influence content. Editorial decisions are separate from advertising and promotional partnerships.

Author and byline approach

Most informational posts on this site are written and maintained by the Fantasy Gallery Editorial Team. When a specific staff member authors an article, their byline will appear and link to a short bio when available. When artists or guest contributors supply text or images, we credit them directly and link to their official pages. We do not invent credentials; biographical information and contributor names reflect what contributors provide and what can be verified.

How you can verify sources yourself

If you want to check sources or verify claims made on our site, you can:

Follow links provided in each post to artist pages, license statements, or institutional sources.
Perform a reverse image search to find earlier instances or primary hosts of an image.
Check image metadata (EXIF/IPTC) where available and appropriate.
Search public museum and library collections for historical or mythological references.
Review software or standards documentation referenced in the post for technical claims.
Contact the creator directly when contact information is available.

If you have questions, want to report an error, or need more information about a specific post, please contact the Fantasy Gallery Editorial Team through our Contact page: https://fantasy-gallery.com/contact/.