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Taunting MemoryRules 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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Comments: 275
CloudineTibaut In reply to ??? [2010-10-06 19:32:06 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome ^^
excuse, would want one opinion of yours to respect of this picture [link]
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RalphHorsley In reply to CloudineTibaut [2010-10-07 14:40:35 +0000 UTC]
Think baout how you might create depth in the image. value range is a good place to start. The trees in the middle ground are rendered with the same tonal range as the foreground.
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CloudineTibaut In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-10-07 16:00:17 +0000 UTC]
really? thank you
I use the acrylic colors
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Vashester In reply to ??? [2010-10-06 10:12:41 +0000 UTC]
NICE! The details are amazing! And the collors... Everything! Great job!
Thank you for posting it!
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mrTwisby In reply to ??? [2010-10-06 10:06:22 +0000 UTC]
I keep staring at this, mesmerised. Although I have discarded the dwarf being a dwarf due to his height compared to the others.
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RalphHorsley In reply to mrTwisby [2010-10-06 10:38:58 +0000 UTC]
Aah, but the others are seated - the dwarf is not
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mrTwisby In reply to RalphHorsley [2010-10-06 11:33:36 +0000 UTC]
Ah. Should have stared more intensely.
His forearm seems to be close to the elf's in length and I thought his torso was similar as well but I now realise it was his raised arm, lifting the spaulder that threw me off, making it appear longer. I stand corrected and am still in awe.
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RalphHorsley In reply to mrTwisby [2010-10-06 12:32:08 +0000 UTC]
No probelm - besides Dwarfs in D&D have overlong arms as well, which doesn't help. Indeed juggling all the different sizes/proportions/etc can be a real challenge!
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JandorGr In reply to ??? [2010-10-06 10:00:57 +0000 UTC]
Impressive... It is so detailed...
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Theevilman In reply to ??? [2010-10-06 09:53:33 +0000 UTC]
Well...another masterpiece from our friend Ralph. kEEP WITH THE AWESOME WORK !
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RalphHorsley In reply to Theevilman [2010-10-06 10:39:24 +0000 UTC]
very kind of you to say so - thanks
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Duzloo In reply to ??? [2010-10-06 09:53:11 +0000 UTC]
Cool stuff, I like the dark elf!
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Jazon19 In reply to ??? [2010-10-06 09:26:59 +0000 UTC]
dude, once again, you made my jaw drop. Awesome work!
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RalphHorsley In reply to Jazon19 [2010-10-06 09:45:00 +0000 UTC]
that's great - thanks
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Shady-Shade In reply to ??? [2010-10-06 09:22:17 +0000 UTC]
Wow! Beautiful as usual! I love your works!
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LoinnirAilleacht In reply to ??? [2010-10-06 09:13:36 +0000 UTC]
I must have said it several times already, but I love the way you explain the reason behind your pictures. It always adds a new layer to it and makes me notice things I would miss otherwise. Thank you!
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RalphHorsley In reply to LoinnirAilleacht [2010-10-06 09:44:41 +0000 UTC]
It's still always good to hear - motivates me to keep doing so
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RalphHorsley In reply to Wytherwing [2010-10-06 09:44:13 +0000 UTC]
Pleased you think so
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