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MooseTracks 06-19-03, 11:12 PM	I see a lot of 'Favorite Writer' threads, but I wonder if the fans have similar tastes for artists. This is not a --he is better than she is-- thread, I appreciate every artist that has ever contributed to this roleplaying universe. So I'll ask... Which D&D artists do you like? Personally- 1st Edition: Darlene Pekul, pg.48 of the original DMG 1979 (full page). I wonder if that piece went with an adventure? Like a lot of them do. 1st Edition: Bill Willingham, I believe he gave us the very first look at what a Drow Elf looks like. Original Fiend Folio, if I'm not mistaken. 1st Edition: ...and speaking of the Fiend Folio, the cover by Emmanuel is one of the best Githyanki's I've ever seen. 2nd Edition: Players Handbook, pg.7 by Larry Elmore is the quintessential representation of an adventuring party IMO. This is another one I am not sure of. Was it used in any official module? 3rd Edition: Todd Lockwood, Greg Staples Others: I think these guys have also done some work as well - DiTerlizzi and R K Post :cloud9:
E'tii'stil Shadowsil 06-19-03, 11:17 PM	3rd Edition: Matt Wilson (mainly that Elaith Craulnobur pic), Arnie Swekel, Tony DiTerlizzi, Todd Lockwood, Sam Wood, Wayne Reynolds, Matt Cavotta, many more... Most of the artists in Deities and Demigods were excellent!
Agent 23 06-19-03, 11:39 PM	Here’s a list of my favorite fantasy artists (most of which have contributed to D&D and FR) and links to their websites (for those artists that have them): Wayne Douglas Barlowe Brom (http://www.bromart.com) Jeff Easley Larry Elmore (http://www.larryelmore.com/LarryElmore/main.html) Donato Giancola (http://www.donatoart.com) Todd Lockwood (http://www.toddlockwood.com) Keith Parkinson (http://www.keithparkinson.com) Matt Stawicki (http://www.mattstawicki.com) Justin Sweet (http://www.justinsweet.com) Sam Wood Feng Zhu (http://www.artbyfeng.com)
Herr Doktor 06-20-03, 12:27 AM	This is slightly off topic, but I'd like to mention it anyway. The new art, atleast, the art found in the core rulebooks is what attracted all the members of my current group. I had played with other groups years ago but when I finally made the change to 3rd Edition and picked up the books, it was obvious what drew them in. I'd have to say that by this logic that the artwork for 3rd Edition is far more stimulating than that of previous editions. I guess the younger folk I play with just gotta have impressive graphics for a game to be worth playing, :rolleyes:
cwslyclgh 06-20-03, 01:36 AM	Easley and Elmore are by far my two favorite artists that have worked on D&D products.
Thrudjelmer 06-20-03, 06:48 AM	While I find most of the 3rd Edition art tolerable --and some bits are actually good, I'll stick with the the art of 2nd Edition as my favorite representation of the game.
Ivy 06-20-03, 01:41 PM	Some of my faves: 1E: Stephen Fabian (1E Manual of the Planes; also many of the 2E Ravenloft products). 2E: Tony DiTerlizzi (of course!). 3E: I absolutely love Vinod Rams (sp?). Beautiful watercolor! And I think Glen Angus is fantastic too.
Aarathi 06-21-03, 04:26 PM	Lockwood is far and away my favorite
Kexizzoc 06-21-03, 05:53 PM	I believe it's Wayne Reynolds... or as my borther and I call him, no-wrist-think-neck man :D. He drew the Graft Weapon for the PsiHB, and numerous gods in Deities & Demigods... have I got the right guy?
Spellfire agogo 06-23-03, 05:06 PM	Elmore and Lockwood :D
Lorianne 06-23-03, 07:54 PM	Todd Lockwood and Sam Wood. And Arnie Swekel too, he drew a pic of my character on a convention for me ^_^
MooseTracks 06-23-03, 08:20 PM	Who does the sketches at the beginning of each chapter for books like PHB, DMG & Book of Vile Darkness? I really like those. :)
Devin Lightshadow 06-23-03, 11:51 PM	Faves, in no particular order: Larry Elmore Todd Lockwood Jeff Easley Keith Parkinson Brom Valarie Valusk (sp?) Denis Beauvais (sp?) Sam Wood
ElGrecoETAC 06-24-03, 12:40 AM	(if anyone recalls his name) The guy who did the pen and ink character portraits from 1E Hall of Heroes, and a couple of excellent ones from 2E Heroes' Lorebook is one of my faves as well. From 3E, Stawicki, Lockwood. From 2E, Brom mostly. From 1E, some of Easly's stuff (though too many of his models looked like 80s B-movie ladies :rofl: ) And of course, the Godfather, Larry Elmore, who got me into cracking open the books, and who remains one of my core artistic influences.
Agent 23 06-24-03, 01:15 AM	Originally posted by ElGrecoETAC: ...a couple of excellent ones from 2E Heroes' Lorebook is one of my faves as well. Those artists are Ned Dameron, Tony Crnkovich, and Valerie A. Valusek.
Saasiel 06-24-03, 01:52 AM	Originally posted by MooseTracks Who does the sketches at the beginning of each chapter for books like PHB, DMG & Book of Vile Darkness? I really like those. :) That would be Arnie Swekel
primemover003 06-24-03, 04:35 PM	Don't really know any of the 1e illustrators or artists, but my favs are: Keith Parkinson The Hildebrants BROM (master of Drow and Undead) Tony Diterlizzi Arnie Swekel (especially the Illithiad and Sea Devils;2e) I'm liking Kalman Andrasofzki ( living greyhawk journals) WAR Sam Wood Rob Lazzaretti's maps rock! Glen Angus Vinod Rams RK post
Reefy 06-24-03, 04:46 PM	Of the ones I can recall and match pictures to names, I've always liked Tony DiTerlizzi and Brom.
ysrgrathe 06-24-03, 05:17 PM	1st ed-i never played that, started playing original dnd then straight into 2nd 2nd ed-elmore and diterlizzi (the cat lord and erinyes and tiefling..DROOL) 3rd ed-wood and lockwood, although many , many are v. good. the elaith pic is real cool, and many deities and demigod pics are good
Yamo 06-24-03, 05:45 PM	I don't like any 3rd edition art (it all looks like reject Magic cards), but I adore the old D&D and AD&D art.
Saasiel 06-24-03, 07:55 PM	I cannot believe that you people haven't even mentioned Matt Wilson's name!!! He is one of the best artists out there to date! Artwork by Matt Wilson Elaith Craulnobur http://wizards.com/dnd/images/FR_ART/People/ElaithCraulnober.jpg Jezz the Lame http://wizards.com/dnd/images/FR_ART/People/JezztheLame.jpg Beshaba http://wizards.com/dnd/images/fp_gallery/fp2/Beshaba_p92.jpg
ysrgrathe 06-25-03, 06:53 AM	I did mention the elaith pic in my post, just didnt remember wo it was. But yes, I stand corrected, they are awesome pics, will remember matt wilson :). I gotta admit he's up there with the top. Im just not good at names :P Only reason i remember wood and lockwood is they have similar names! :) grin