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TalismanTalisman box cover artwork; Β©Games Workshop
Acrylic; approx 19" x 19"
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Games Workshop have decided to revamp and relaunch the perenially popular boardgame Talisman. I was very fortunate to be commissioned to work on the cover and board artwork.
The object of the game is to be the first to reach, and secure, the Crown of Command, which is guarded by a Dragon in a valley of fire. The Talisman, of the game's title, acts as a ward against the fearsome Dragon.
The players play different characters, Knight, Priest, Thief, etc, and I needed to show several of these interacting and racing to the prize whilst being attacked by the Dragon.
I came up with the idea of a spiral staircase. It allowed me to show lots of characters trying to get to the prize without all overlapping, whilst it would also lead the viewer's eye into the image. I tried to compliment this by employing different light sources, with the strongest of all falling on the central figures of the Knight and Dragon
I hope you like my interpretation of a fierce red Dragon.
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Isn't That Warrior in the middle not the Knight?
I see warrior, priest, thief, assasin, sorceress, wizard, druid, elf, dwarf and prophetess. New artworks for Talisman are wa better than 1st and 2nd edition ones, though Polish 2nd Edition ones were probably one the best ever released, they were much darker and less colourful than original ones
Here is a piece of it:Β portal.strategie.net.pl/index.β¦
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I love this game I play it all the time nice artwork btw!Β
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I have to say, I love this piece. As a fan of Talisman, I would also like to ask, is the idea of there being a dragon in the valley of fire official, or is that something you came up with for the sake of box art? I'm fairly sure it's never mentioned in the rules, but I may have missed it.
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It was part of the commission brief.
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Thanks
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This is incredible. I'mΒ a great fan of your work.
I was wondering, how much time does it takes you to paint a piece like that one ?
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Thanks very much
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About 10 days
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Damn, this is a long time, but really worth it.
Thanks for your answer !
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This is so classy, it made me poop gold bricks!
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Wonderful and unique artwork. I love Talisman, the many various characters and the variety of all Fantasy scenes, monsters, creatures, weapons and all the other stuff.
This is the quintessence of the Talisman adventures, thank you.
A great Daily Deviation, really worthy !
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Great - Thanks
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That's awesome! I remember that game, it was a bunch of fun!
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Niceeee!!! I ve played talisman and now i realize who is the ilutrator XDDD
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pleased to hear it
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Yay goooooooooooooooooooooooo games workshop! btw nice art, by the way im still wondering through your gallery!
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Thanks - and glad to hear it, enjoy your wander
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hehe already did!!! teeheee
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I played Talisman many years ago, I loved this game !
Great work
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Glad to hear it - thanks
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Amazing job, all your gallery is amazing!
I want to join all your works
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Okay, this picture is awesome. I like the fact that there is so much going on in the pic. And, damn, it's so detailed too. Faved.
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There are as many views of dragon as many people in the world, but else there are only few that address to me, it is definitely one of those.
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Very pleased to hear that - thanks
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Georgous! Great on captivited at this moment!
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This picture pretty much epitomizes everything that is Talisman and just how much out of hand a session can get. At least in my house.
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