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Description Tall Trees

Acrylic; approx 10" x 7.5"

Forgotten Realms, Champions of Valor; internal illustration.
Β©Wizards of the Coast.

Original artwork sold

Two weary travellers wend their way up the broad avenue of trees, happy to have reached the comfort of home, as the sun dips to the horizon in the west.

In the brief for this piece I was asked to convey a vast elven/druidic tree city; Tall Trees.

I wanted to create a relaxed, atmospheric, feel to the place. Setting it at sunset allowed for the strong slanting yellow light, which helped me pick out the receding form of the trees, whilst adding mood to the setting.
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Comments: 1219

NobleFiveJorge In reply to ??? [2011-10-06 19:57:49 +0000 UTC]

It's so beautiful! I want to live there!

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RalphHorsley In reply to NobleFiveJorge [2011-10-07 08:13:26 +0000 UTC]

Cool - Thanks

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Zykopup In reply to ??? [2011-09-29 20:46:28 +0000 UTC]

that...is just freaking AWESOME

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RalphHorsley In reply to Zykopup [2011-10-06 10:22:02 +0000 UTC]

Great -thanks

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Felynx-x In reply to ??? [2011-09-26 01:13:36 +0000 UTC]

This totally reminds me of when Tanis and Flint get back into Solace in the fourth or fifth book, after everything went downhill for Krynn.
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Its so similar to what was pictured in the book.... sorry for my nerd-gasm.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Felynx-x [2011-10-06 10:22:47 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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beckybogner In reply to ??? [2011-09-19 23:43:47 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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RalphHorsley In reply to beckybogner [2011-10-06 10:24:02 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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AlanaRoze In reply to ??? [2011-09-19 18:57:56 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful. The lighting and depth are wonderful. Also, the non-traditional edges are really interesting; it feels as if you can actually enter the scene.

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RalphHorsley In reply to AlanaRoze [2011-10-06 10:24:45 +0000 UTC]

Great - thanks

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spellweaver1 In reply to ??? [2011-09-05 17:33:09 +0000 UTC]

This is how I would like to paint, I have fallen in love with this picture

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RalphHorsley In reply to spellweaver1 [2011-09-05 18:07:22 +0000 UTC]

That's great - thanks a lot

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wintersmagic In reply to ??? [2011-08-13 15:57:08 +0000 UTC]

Hello, your exquisite work has been featured:[link]

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RalphHorsley In reply to wintersmagic [2011-09-05 18:11:33 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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wintersmagic In reply to RalphHorsley [2011-09-18 08:11:48 +0000 UTC]

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Treeonice [2011-08-13 02:24:04 +0000 UTC]

mind if I refer this picture to my readers of my fanfiction as an example of what the Elfin city looks like?

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RalphHorsley In reply to Treeonice [2011-09-05 18:12:12 +0000 UTC]

That'd be sweet - thanks

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mayagypsy17 In reply to ??? [2011-08-11 19:41:04 +0000 UTC]

wooooooooooooooow!

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RalphHorsley In reply to mayagypsy17 [2011-09-05 18:12:29 +0000 UTC]

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Veirilin In reply to ??? [2011-08-02 17:25:10 +0000 UTC]

so wonderful!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Veirilin [2011-09-05 18:16:55 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Veirilin In reply to RalphHorsley [2011-09-06 17:26:56 +0000 UTC]

y-welcome!

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Little-Red-Boots In reply to ??? [2011-07-19 21:50:15 +0000 UTC]

This is so amazing! I saw it on tumblr a while ago... Really great work.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Little-Red-Boots [2011-09-05 18:20:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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Little-Red-Boots In reply to RalphHorsley [2011-09-08 03:59:24 +0000 UTC]

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AKK-STUDIO In reply to ??? [2011-07-08 07:21:22 +0000 UTC]

Awasomeness.. u r a master..

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RalphHorsley In reply to AKK-STUDIO [2011-07-14 10:58:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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ReiCardenas In reply to ??? [2011-07-03 07:22:40 +0000 UTC]

Oh my, this is so beautiful!

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RalphHorsley In reply to ReiCardenas [2011-09-05 18:26:15 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Kejar In reply to ??? [2011-05-27 06:29:18 +0000 UTC]

I'm at lose for words at how Beautiful this is, i can only say that you have caught the Atmosphere and the Feeling of Tall Trees Perfectly, Keep up the Wonderful work, your a Great inspiration to many aspiring Artists and Game Masters.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Kejar [2011-06-14 10:57:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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tailsfluffy74 In reply to ??? [2011-05-26 20:37:58 +0000 UTC]

this kinda looks like a place in sonic and the black knight. it looks so peaceful

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RalphHorsley In reply to tailsfluffy74 [2011-06-14 10:58:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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tailsfluffy74 In reply to RalphHorsley [2011-06-14 19:55:53 +0000 UTC]

XD

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hylianprincessxox In reply to ??? [2011-05-19 16:21:05 +0000 UTC]

holy cow. o: that's awesome.

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RalphHorsley In reply to hylianprincessxox [2011-05-23 08:32:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Swixel [2011-05-12 13:19:42 +0000 UTC]

Very nice.. cozy as

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RalphHorsley In reply to Swixel [2011-05-13 07:36:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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LisaGorska In reply to ??? [2011-03-28 07:12:48 +0000 UTC]

wow...

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RalphHorsley In reply to LisaGorska [2011-04-04 20:20:20 +0000 UTC]

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LisaGorska In reply to RalphHorsley [2011-04-05 07:18:42 +0000 UTC]

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Becca-Jellybean In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 19:15:36 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful! I espeially love the little pin-pricks of light coming from the windows ^.^

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RalphHorsley In reply to Becca-Jellybean [2011-04-04 20:20:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Becca-Jellybean In reply to RalphHorsley [2011-04-05 13:23:45 +0000 UTC]

s'ok!

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Kitsune100percent In reply to ??? [2011-03-21 16:59:04 +0000 UTC]

I can't think of any real fitting words to describe how amazing this is.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Kitsune100percent [2011-04-04 19:39:16 +0000 UTC]

You've said enough

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PepperDarcy In reply to ??? [2011-03-13 22:56:24 +0000 UTC]

that is amazing... you're... you're amazing!

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RalphHorsley In reply to PepperDarcy [2011-04-04 19:37:00 +0000 UTC]

Very kind - Thanks

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firelights In reply to ??? [2011-03-11 12:59:19 +0000 UTC]

I remember coming across this piece a couple of years ago; it's still one of my all-time favourites Just wanted to say congratulations on the DD! Very well-deserved

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RalphHorsley In reply to firelights [2011-04-04 19:36:43 +0000 UTC]

Very kind - Thanks

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