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4e D&D; Dungeon Masters Guide - Chapter 11: FallcrestAcrylics on board, approx 50cm x 40cm
Β© Wizards of the Coast. 4e Dungeon Masters Guide; Interior Illustration.
Original artwork for sale; UKΒ£ 2500
Having conquered the dungeon the adventurers seeks a spot of R&R in the local town, but all the citizens can see is a sudden influx of wealth and an opportunity to make some of their own.
I relished the chance to do a busy street scene, and opted to for a top down view to give a panoramic sweep, and slight detachment to the viewer. The two far background areas, top left and right, provide focal points with the eye being led between these two by following the course of the adventurers. Who in turn provide focus through the attentions of the crowd.
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The good NPCs never miss an opportunity to make some gold.
I used to charge my players more for everything and give them much less for the jewels they wanted to sell, just for the heck of it
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Why not - they are clearly an easy mark
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A bunch of weirdos that come with lots of gold and weird necessities: "I need a black pearl, the claws of an umber hulk and a maiden's hair, do you think I can afford it with these jewels?"...
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This is amazing! I do pen & ink illustration so I see the detail but I never could get into color. This is fabulous!
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Thank you. I just did B+W for a long time too ... it is just practise
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does your spirit stand in the middle of the scene when you paint lol such brillance and imaginasion in your works
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I do try to immerse myself in the narratives.
thanks.
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my my, thumbs up for this one! You have managed to bring out the feel of the busty street really well and as always like your painstaking attention to detail!
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Thanks very much
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you're welcome!
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lol Is that not always the way for the hero? You fight the villian(s), get the goods and save the day and when it comes time for some good ol R&R, the commonfolk say nay sir...curse them, curse them all
Well done sir, another fine piece indeed ^_^
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Too true - thanks very much
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wow...how long did it take to do this one? They better have paid you generously.
also, what's the story with the fighters sword? he seems frustrated...
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2-3 days to sketch, and a long week to paint - it was a tight deadline. The pay was fine
He is - My God another crappy sword!
Thanks
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Very rich picture. I like it! It truly looks like a living and breathing world.
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Thanks. Sounds like I achieved my aim
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That you did. 
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Oh my! So much is going on here, it's such a treat for my eyes!
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Thanks very much
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amazing. great sense of activity here
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Thanks very much
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I believe I will have to revise my last statement, in which I said that you had (then) created my favourite piece of yours. This is just mind-blowing. Not just that your layout works perfectly and the piece is executed flawlessly, but you seem to have tapped directly into the DnD world and channeled it and the emotions that come with it into this artwork. I can't find proper words for it but this is like it sprang from my own roleplaying imagination. I'm practically thankful for you being on DA.
Now, enough of this. I wouldn't want to embarrass either of us.
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Cool - thanks very much
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I really love the whole series! Awesome work man!
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Thanks for saying so
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Why in your pictures there are so many tieflings?? :S I hate the new edition of Dungeons & Dragons !!
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Because that was what it said in the commission...!?
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I'd never have the patience to draw so many people, you're beyond amazing
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..or a bit mad - lol
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Lol, no just supremely talented
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This has got to be one of the most competently done street-scenes I've seen in my life, and a definite highlight to your gallery.
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Thanks very much - pleased you think so
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Great work Ralph! You probably get asked this all of the time, but how long does it take for you to do an image like this?
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Thanks. 2-3 days to sketch, and a long week to paint - it was a tight deadline.
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How does the process of illustrations for Wizards work? Do they tell you basically what they want? Or do they tell you what's on the page where they are placing the illustration and ask you to make an image that's relevant? Do they also dictate the size (proportionally) of such an image? And do they prefer traditional art over digital?
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They tell me what they want, namely dimensions, and content, - but there is usually some room for interpretation, and I decide the composition. The have no prefernce of Trad Vs Digital, but I always provided digital files.
Thanks.
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I like this kind of scene - it's got an air of comedy about it, with the small-towners coming out to play with the adventuring party. Reminds me of a similar scene from Order Of The Stick. The characters are very recognisable. nice work
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Thanks. Yeah, I even got to stick a cake seller, and our family dog in there
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