Sony Online Entertainment, Sigil Games Online and The Art Institutes will bring the exhibition "The Masters of Fantasy Art -- A Tribute to Keith Parkinson" to five major cities across America beginning this month in San Francisco.

"Our goal for 'The Masters of Fantasy Art' tour is to highlight the artistry that is integral to the creation of video games, as well as the influences of classical art on the industry as a whole," said Laura Naviaux, senior brand manager at Sony Online Entertainment.

"By showcasing Keith Parkinson's work on the new 'Vanguard: Saga of Heroes' online video game and joining up with The Art Institutes, we hope to raise the public's awareness of computer and graphical arts as a discipline," Naviaux said.

The late Keith Parkinson continues to act memorially as art director for Sigil Games Online. His artwork has directly influenced the artistic vision for "Vanguard: Saga of Heroes," a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that launched on Jan. 30