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Description Dweomervore

Forgotten realms; Waterdeep - internal illustration.
Acrylic, approx 6" x 7"

Original artwork SOLD.


Working on Dungeons and Dragons you are often asked to interpret and create images for new creatures. Although you are given a brief there is often a lot of freedom allowed for your own interpretation. This is one dragon-like critter I was particularly happy with. He might appear cute, but he's pretty vicious!

The D&D internal illustrations are usually presented in a 'vignette' style. This means that the image doesn't go all the way up to the edge of the frame, or box, that most images go into. This image is an example of a vignette.

Whilst this vignette isn't especially elaborate it does allow for the silhouette of the figure to stand out strongly. However it can also mean that there is little context or setting for a creature. This is why I added the helmet. Not only does it add more visual interest but also provides some scale. Asssuming the wearer was human this makes the Dweomervore quite a small beastie, but perhaps vicious enough that the helmet is from one of it's victims....
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Comments: 127

Adam-Wolfe In reply to ??? [2007-03-29 22:58:18 +0000 UTC]

Always good that you can enjoy what you do, I enjoy writing for videogames...so we're both lucky in that respect

Now my wife, she's an illustrator/artist that works on RPGs. I just do the writing for them and games.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Adam-Wolfe [2007-03-30 08:22:57 +0000 UTC]

Glad you nejoy your work too. It seems a big bonus in this day and age What is your wife's name?

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Adam-Wolfe In reply to RalphHorsley [2007-03-30 08:47:16 +0000 UTC]

Gillian (Hellion) Pearce

She has a DA gallery here as Kharnate.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Adam-Wolfe [2007-03-31 08:53:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - I went to have a look. I saw she mainly works in black and white line. Something I have enjoyed doing a lot myself and a medium I really like. Wiish her good luck with her work.

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Adam-Wolfe In reply to RalphHorsley [2007-03-31 13:25:08 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Ralph, she'll be pleased as punch

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RalphHorsley In reply to Adam-Wolfe [2007-04-03 08:01:49 +0000 UTC]

no Problem.

Ralph
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FinalFlower In reply to ??? [2007-03-25 15:03:18 +0000 UTC]

preeetty. . . don't know why bu ti want to cuddle it fantastic job on the colors and pose keep it up

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RalphHorsley In reply to FinalFlower [2007-03-26 08:57:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. yes, despite it's nastines I think it has a cute side too.

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FinalFlower In reply to RalphHorsley [2007-03-28 19:40:41 +0000 UTC]

maybe so, but how big do you think it is. . . cuz if it's in a good mood, more to cuddle. if it's in a bad mood. . . watch out. . .

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RalphHorsley In reply to FinalFlower [2007-03-29 08:04:42 +0000 UTC]

The Helemt is intended to be human size. The critter ain't all that big, but makes up for it with his bite

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FinalFlower In reply to RalphHorsley [2007-03-30 13:47:46 +0000 UTC]

yeah i bet
good work though

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RalphHorsley In reply to FinalFlower [2007-03-31 08:54:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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DesignsByEve In reply to ??? [2007-03-25 13:38:17 +0000 UTC]

Great character design! And as always, awesome attention to the little details

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RalphHorsley In reply to DesignsByEve [2007-03-26 08:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like the little chap. I had fun with this one. Thanks

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LordUlf In reply to ??? [2007-03-25 13:12:52 +0000 UTC]

Duuude. Thats awsome. Reminds me of those small miniatures... You know. Warhammer Fantasy. High Elf.

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RalphHorsley In reply to LordUlf [2007-03-25 13:22:57 +0000 UTC]

I do play some minaitures games, and enjoy painting and collceting them too. So maybe I am influenced.

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LordUlf In reply to RalphHorsley [2007-03-25 15:24:21 +0000 UTC]

Well, it's not like there's anything wrong with that.

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RalphHorsley In reply to LordUlf [2007-03-26 08:59:07 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely

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thespaceinvader In reply to ??? [2007-03-25 13:05:36 +0000 UTC]

*tries and fails to work out what the name means*

Cool piece, though, looks really vicious.

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selaura In reply to thespaceinvader [2007-03-26 03:53:52 +0000 UTC]

Dweomer is a magical spell or enchantment. The monster is a magic eater.

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thespaceinvader In reply to selaura [2007-03-26 07:21:58 +0000 UTC]

Cool

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RalphHorsley In reply to thespaceinvader [2007-03-25 13:22:08 +0000 UTC]

Yep, I've no idea about the name either. Glad you like this too

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PurpelBlur [2007-03-25 12:46:52 +0000 UTC]

Again...uh wow! I am so glad this lil fellow isn't real..

P.S- All your past pieces had so much detail but for some reason your grand attention to detail really struck me with this one...individual pebbels(which i can imagaine would have been tedious to color) and even the single bolt that is falling out of its hole. bravo!

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RalphHorsley In reply to PurpelBlur [2007-03-25 13:21:46 +0000 UTC]

The pebbles weren't too bad - I have learnt some shortcuts along the way but I did pay attention to the scales and other bits on the little fellow.

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PurpelBlur In reply to RalphHorsley [2007-03-25 22:42:32 +0000 UTC]

i noticed the scales i guess i was just owerwheled by the greatness.

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RalphHorsley In reply to PurpelBlur [2007-03-26 09:04:11 +0000 UTC]

Aw shucks - thanks

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