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Description Enter The Lair

Starter Pack - rules cover artwork; Dungeons & Dragons. Β©Wizards of the Coast

Acrylic, Approx 19" x 19".

Original Artwork for sale; SOLD
Was the bravery foolhardiness, or would this hero triumph where others had failed...?

The 'Red Box' holds a legendary place in Dungeons & Dragons lore. It was one of the original introductory starter packs, featuring iconic artwork by Larry Elmore, and was a portal through which many gamers entered the hobby.

You can imagine how thrilled I was to hear that Wizards of the Coast were going to revisit that product, and that they would like me to do likewise with the artwork. The look of the D&D red dragon has changed in the intervening period, as has the appearance of the heroes, but I wanted to capture the feel of the original, and pay homage in my own way.

Larry's original image, and details of the product, can be found on my blog:
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Comments: 251

Seenshadows In reply to ??? [2010-09-13 15:41:23 +0000 UTC]

This is one of those "OH, SHIT" moments that defines whether you're a stationary piece of meat or fast food "Nana Nana boo boo you can't catch me!"

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RalphHorsley In reply to Seenshadows [2010-09-15 12:04:29 +0000 UTC]

lol -too right!

Thanks

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livingrope In reply to ??? [2010-09-13 09:38:30 +0000 UTC]

that's fuckin' EPIC, Ralph !!

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RalphHorsley In reply to livingrope [2010-09-15 12:05:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot Jean, much appreciated

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MjP-70 [2010-09-12 07:50:46 +0000 UTC]

This looks really awesome!

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RalphHorsley In reply to MjP-70 [2010-09-15 12:05:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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SmilinSheckyRimshot [2010-09-12 07:32:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow dude, this one's especially good.

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RalphHorsley In reply to SmilinSheckyRimshot [2010-09-15 12:05:36 +0000 UTC]

great - thanks

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line-melte [2010-09-11 16:49:22 +0000 UTC]

I can certainly see the homage in your compositional choices. The colours you've chosen are apt, especially the blue backlighting on the dragon, which is very striking indeed.

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RalphHorsley In reply to line-melte [2010-09-15 12:05:53 +0000 UTC]

Thnak you

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GreyAreaRK1 In reply to ??? [2010-09-11 05:30:50 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this totally rocks.

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RalphHorsley In reply to GreyAreaRK1 [2010-09-15 12:06:00 +0000 UTC]

Cool - thanks

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Maeix2 In reply to ??? [2010-09-10 20:01:48 +0000 UTC]

This is stunning I think you really managed to capture that 'feel' from the old days of the game

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RalphHorsley In reply to Maeix2 [2010-09-15 12:06:30 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear it - thanks

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GrimJesta In reply to ??? [2010-09-10 06:59:05 +0000 UTC]

Oh my freakin' god. You got the new Red Box cover? Dude, I doubt you remember it, but I once (or more) said you were worthy of Elmore and Easley, and look at this - you got the Red Box cover of a new generation. Congrats, man. You deserve it with all the fantastic pieces you've done.

Oh, and this *is* a piece worthy of the cover!

-=Grim=-

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RalphHorsley In reply to GrimJesta [2010-09-10 07:24:06 +0000 UTC]

Well you were obviously prescient

Thanks very much

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Ionnas In reply to ??? [2010-09-10 03:54:48 +0000 UTC]

Amazing, the amount of detail is stunning!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Ionnas [2010-09-10 07:17:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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ctrl-4lt-d3l In reply to ??? [2010-09-10 00:30:06 +0000 UTC]

Amazing detail.

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RalphHorsley In reply to ctrl-4lt-d3l [2010-09-10 07:16:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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barne1dr [2010-09-09 23:31:10 +0000 UTC]

loving it Especially fond of the highlights on the dragon

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RalphHorsley In reply to barne1dr [2010-09-10 07:16:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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zane57 [2010-09-09 17:04:18 +0000 UTC]

That's amazing! I'm blown away =o

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RalphHorsley In reply to zane57 [2010-09-10 07:16:31 +0000 UTC]

Cool - thanks

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Lordmarkoss In reply to ??? [2010-09-09 16:28:43 +0000 UTC]

another great piece, good stuff

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RalphHorsley In reply to Lordmarkoss [2010-09-10 07:16:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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scheherazadenerai In reply to ??? [2010-09-09 11:39:26 +0000 UTC]

WOW... as ever! Marvellous detail. I love the blue hues that touch every edge.

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RalphHorsley In reply to scheherazadenerai [2010-09-10 07:16:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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Thinkerman In reply to ??? [2010-09-09 10:11:09 +0000 UTC]

great as always keep it up!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Thinkerman [2010-09-10 07:15:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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akamelya In reply to ??? [2010-09-09 09:30:52 +0000 UTC]

Every detail has been working diligently works very nice. I also love the harmony of colors!

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RalphHorsley In reply to akamelya [2010-09-10 07:15:31 +0000 UTC]

Tahnks a lot

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janeb1991 In reply to ??? [2010-09-09 08:58:48 +0000 UTC]

gosh what a work! --> fav

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RalphHorsley In reply to janeb1991 [2010-09-10 07:15:03 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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shoknar In reply to ??? [2010-09-09 07:42:42 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic ! Amazing ! Gorgeous !
Hope and Glory !
I love this !

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RalphHorsley In reply to shoknar [2010-09-10 07:14:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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shoknar In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-09-11 06:31:15 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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zfk [2010-09-09 06:26:15 +0000 UTC]

dnd rulez

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RalphHorsley In reply to zfk [2010-09-10 07:14:15 +0000 UTC]

Yay

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wereguy2 In reply to ??? [2010-09-09 06:09:59 +0000 UTC]

Is that Klauth?

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RalphHorsley In reply to wereguy2 [2010-09-10 07:14:05 +0000 UTC]

Not intentionally...

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wereguy2 In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-09-11 00:43:01 +0000 UTC]

Lol, when I think "Big" and "Red Dragon", I always envision Klauth.

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DarkGolemRuler In reply to ??? [2010-09-09 06:09:38 +0000 UTC]

Oh so cool!

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RalphHorsley In reply to DarkGolemRuler [2010-09-10 07:13:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Arquimedes84 [2010-09-09 04:28:43 +0000 UTC]

I just love the image. Can take my eyes of it. All the energy and flow of it. Both characters got in mid action. The careful close look for details that reveal things about both of them. The dragons is unbelievably strong, with scales marked by the triumph of many battle against many heros along the years. You're about a few artist how does pay closer attention to how membrane wing actually are. They are lightly transparent, enough see-through to see the veins in it, yet sturdy enough to take flight such a massive body.

The fighter on the other hand is a little harder to read. On the one hand you don't see he's face, so unconsciously he represent all the adventurers who ever had to face unsurmountable obstacles and yet prevail. Basically what D&D is all about. On the other hand, analyzing him you can see the he is either an elf or half-elf with polish to brand new set of armor and sword, so he prepared for the encounter before hand. All the usual gearing set a side, I don't see how he can win. For starters, his left foot is about to go loose by the crumbling rock he is standing on. Secondly, he is at it alone. If he had any company, he would had gone forward with a two-handed weapon or else he wouldn't do so much emphasis on protection over damage.

Other then the quijoteque (Don Quijote) sense of imposible realisation, I really commend you for such an excellent piece of art.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Arquimedes84 [2010-09-10 07:13:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for your thoughtful comment

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Arquimedes84 In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-09-13 01:53:34 +0000 UTC]

no, thank you for sharing with all of us of such a wondrous piece of art. Makes DA a web site worth our while without a shred of doubt.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Arquimedes84 [2010-09-13 07:17:51 +0000 UTC]

Very kind of you

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xplosivemind In reply to ??? [2010-09-09 02:56:31 +0000 UTC]

That dragon is sick!!! great image mate.

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RalphHorsley In reply to xplosivemind [2010-09-10 07:13:07 +0000 UTC]

Cool - thanks

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