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Description Taunting Memory

Rules Compendium; D&d Supplement.
Β©Wizards of the Coast.

Acrylic, Approx 16" x 22"

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The Dungeons & Dragons supplement Rules Compendium has just been released, and this was one of my pieces from the book. Details of which can be found here: [link]

Taunting Memory was great fun as for once it depicts a group of characters socialising after the fight. Usually I find myself showing a combat in progress, but this time we get to see how the Dark Elf behaved when faced with a Beholder - although I also like the fact you could interpret this as a prophecy of events yet to happen - either way he doesn't look too happy about the telling.


The viewers first attention is drawn to the Dark Elf by the strong contrast of his skin and hair. Something further reinforced by his clear profile and the framing element of the light coloured picture on the wall behind him. The row of heads helps keep our attention in the upper part of the picture, whilst various lines, the Elven staff, Dark Elf's sword and scroll case, Dwarf's arm and roof beams, help draw the eye towards the conjured memory. This in turn is more saturated than the surrounding elements, again, hopefully, getting our attention.
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RalphHorsley In reply to ??? [2011-01-09 11:50:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Sliversun [2010-11-27 02:46:45 +0000 UTC]

LOL!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Sliversun [2010-12-08 11:19:32 +0000 UTC]

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SchmauserPhoto [2010-11-12 18:49:02 +0000 UTC]

My favorite part about this piece is the "outfit" the elf is wearing. The feather-boa-type accents that swirl from the bottom of the frame right up to the top of her head all look fantastic with the little twigs and leaves poking out here and there. It allows you to immediately recognize that she is a spellcaster, probably of nature-based magic, which in turn allows the viewer to immediately know that SHE is taunter (of course, one could always look for the source of the spell, which happens to be her hand, but it is almost hidden since it was placed right between three faces).

Also, a big attention-grabber for me was the look on the barkeeps face. He seems very disturbed/frightened, and since his face happens to be directly above the spell, it helped draw the attention there for me.

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RalphHorsley In reply to SchmauserPhoto [2010-12-08 11:25:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for your comment. I do enjoy costuming

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Oldbeho [2010-11-10 16:45:13 +0000 UTC]

Epic work!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Oldbeho [2010-12-08 11:27:48 +0000 UTC]

Thnaks

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miladiz [2010-10-30 17:12:05 +0000 UTC]

I adore all of the beautiful details on this one! Awesome work!

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RalphHorsley In reply to miladiz [2010-11-03 11:00:32 +0000 UTC]

very kind - thanks

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ClearlyObvious [2010-10-27 22:30:10 +0000 UTC]

Love the sense of movement, cool

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RalphHorsley In reply to ClearlyObvious [2010-10-28 15:11:47 +0000 UTC]

thnaks very much

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barkkorn [2010-10-27 17:06:48 +0000 UTC]

I really like this, wow this is awesome!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to barkkorn [2010-10-28 15:12:16 +0000 UTC]

that's great - thanks

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Wiggers123 In reply to ??? [2010-10-27 09:53:21 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful piece Ralph! what are you painting on, artboard, illustration board? i'm finding it difficult to get hold of good quality illustration board.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Wiggers123 [2010-10-28 15:12:47 +0000 UTC]

It is simple mount/matt board.

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Wiggers123 In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-10-28 21:38:17 +0000 UTC]

Ok thats great, thanks Ralph!

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Guyra [2010-10-24 21:24:30 +0000 UTC]

This pic is great on the details, and it is fun to see this scene - the adventurers in a more relaxed surrounding, and you can easily see the different characters' personalities shining through. I can almost imagine them talking.

Fantastic piece, one of your best in my opinion!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Guyra [2010-10-27 09:29:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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Retrogamersblog [2010-10-16 14:59:47 +0000 UTC]

An awesome piece of artwork, well thought out, brilliantly executed and full to the brim with extra details that make it all the more compelling.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Retrogamersblog [2010-10-19 15:28:38 +0000 UTC]

Thnaks very much

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DimlorMeister [2010-10-15 16:49:32 +0000 UTC]

Outstanding work , full of details!

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RalphHorsley In reply to DimlorMeister [2010-10-19 15:29:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot

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achillesliu [2010-10-14 14:31:31 +0000 UTC]

awesome work
i m really like the detail

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RalphHorsley In reply to achillesliu [2010-10-15 08:09:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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tndrhrtd37 [2010-10-13 05:51:39 +0000 UTC]

Oh this is beautiful...

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RalphHorsley In reply to tndrhrtd37 [2010-10-13 07:23:11 +0000 UTC]

Thnak you

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tndrhrtd37 In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-10-17 22:02:39 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome dear

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cruzarte In reply to ??? [2010-10-12 14:52:17 +0000 UTC]

Great work! May I ask how much time did you spent on it?

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RalphHorsley In reply to cruzarte [2010-10-13 07:29:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - 7-10 days

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cruzarte In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-10-13 14:25:53 +0000 UTC]

Awesome. Thanks for responding

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RalphHorsley In reply to cruzarte [2010-10-15 08:12:01 +0000 UTC]

I do try to reply to everyone

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ZeppelinAngel69 In reply to ??? [2010-10-12 13:07:33 +0000 UTC]

O_O i probley stared at this for a good ten minutes....

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RalphHorsley In reply to ZeppelinAngel69 [2010-10-13 07:29:18 +0000 UTC]

Cool - thanks

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ZeppelinAngel69 In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-10-13 12:26:16 +0000 UTC]

No problem!
It's really good. :3

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joeywaii In reply to ??? [2010-10-10 17:40:35 +0000 UTC]

OH my Gosh that sqord is incredible. I love the enchantment coming off it. Makes the world so much deeper al lthe little details you put it. This could almost be a funny antecdote if the drow wasn't so peeved haha.

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RalphHorsley In reply to joeywaii [2010-10-11 08:28:11 +0000 UTC]

Thnaks - glad you picked up on the details

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Shelfcloud In reply to ??? [2010-10-10 15:47:24 +0000 UTC]

Great complexity!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Shelfcloud [2010-10-11 08:28:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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Shelfcloud In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-10-11 18:06:00 +0000 UTC]

you're most welcome

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DroUltrinnin-61 In reply to ??? [2010-10-09 12:19:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh man this is good! Awesomely good!! And thanks for such a great description!!

There is so much detail here & movement & colour, I could look at it for hours! They better watch out, that Drow might get P'd off!! I love the detail in jis clothing & gear & the robes/gown on the elf are absolutely mind blowing, the depiction of the spell also!! And you cannot help loving the guy with the mug!! I love this!

I love a lot of the artwork for the new system but sadly find the system itself sucks!! I am an old diehard from the TSR era & don't like what Wizards did with the system.

The one consolation is that they have master artists like yourself!

Bravo!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to DroUltrinnin-61 [2010-10-11 08:28:36 +0000 UTC]

Thnaks for the great comment. Appreciated

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DroUltrinnin-61 In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-10-11 08:46:53 +0000 UTC]

Oh man, you are soooo good, I love it! I just got your one with Falon & commented, awesome as well, can't get enough of them! More please!!

You are more than welcome!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to DroUltrinnin-61 [2010-10-12 12:15:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much again

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DroUltrinnin-61 In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-10-12 13:56:18 +0000 UTC]

You are more than welcome, what a great talent you are!!! The publishing houses must be knocking your door down for book covers!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to DroUltrinnin-61 [2010-10-12 19:26:19 +0000 UTC]

if only...

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DroUltrinnin-61 In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-10-13 03:12:40 +0000 UTC]

Have written a book (fantasy), just tidying it up a bit, if it gets taken up by someone......

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xxcaramelxx In reply to ??? [2010-10-08 22:42:24 +0000 UTC]

Great

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RalphHorsley In reply to xxcaramelxx [2010-10-11 08:28:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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cthulhuburger In reply to ??? [2010-10-08 19:43:45 +0000 UTC]

I love how there's clearly a deeper story going on here.
Is the Dark Elf fleeing from the Beholder in the memory?
No wonder he doesn't like being reminded of it!

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RalphHorsley In reply to cthulhuburger [2010-10-11 08:28:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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