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Description Temple of the Serpent

Novel cover artwork.
Β©Games Workshop; Black Library.

Acrylic, Approx 8.5" x 13.5".

Original artwork for sale; UKΒ£900.

Having reached the top of their great Temple - none would be allowed to stand in the way of his conquest of it's dark mysteries.

This is the second novel cover for the Thanquol series of books for Games Workshop. The first can be found here:


Whilst the book, with full trade dress, can be seen here:[link]

As with the first cover I chose a low viewpoint to accentuate Thanquol's dominance, but set him against the open background to let his silhouette stand out strongly.

In most of my paintings I slip in a few details to reward those who take a closer look, and interestingly this is exactly what the editor at GW picked up on in his blog entry.
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Comments: 212

Rarayn [2009-10-21 20:16:56 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, though it would be even more effect-full with a few rats around on the ground as well, I think.

In any case, great work as usual. :3

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RalphHorsley In reply to Rarayn [2009-10-22 09:42:43 +0000 UTC]

There couldn't be too many rats - because it is a Lizardman temple after all

Thanks

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Triluna In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 19:46:33 +0000 UTC]

Looks very much like a more real version of "Sunken Temple" in World of Warcraft! Great work!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Triluna [2009-10-22 09:42:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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extraintelegence In reply to Triluna [2009-10-21 23:50:39 +0000 UTC]

LOL, it does! (Even though Games-Workshop came first.)

BTW about your signature; You mean like MARTIAL ARTS!??!!/1!/1?one?!? forward slash!/!?1

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Cornuthaum In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 19:17:06 +0000 UTC]

So YOU are the one I have to thank for the Thanquol series cover art?

Thanks, man! Artwork fit for a king (or, as it is, a Grey Seer of such magnificent stature like the most potent of potentates, Thanquol)

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RalphHorsley In reply to Cornuthaum [2009-10-22 09:41:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for the kind comment

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predben In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 18:36:35 +0000 UTC]

have you ever, or do u play warhammer, cus u seem to have quite a knowledge of it. amazing painting btw, my attempts havent got me very far tho recently xD

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RalphHorsley In reply to predben [2009-10-22 09:41:25 +0000 UTC]

I have been illustrating Warhammer for about 10 years, play Mordheim and WFRP.

Thanks

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Letdragon In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 18:30:23 +0000 UTC]

The lizardfolk will triumph!

Excellent work

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RalphHorsley In reply to Letdragon [2009-10-22 09:40:43 +0000 UTC]

Nah - don't stand a chance

Thanks.

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Letdragon In reply to RalphHorsley [2009-10-22 17:13:30 +0000 UTC]

*gasp* You fiend XD

You're welcome

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RalphHorsley In reply to Letdragon [2009-10-24 13:47:55 +0000 UTC]

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Jason-Troxell [2009-10-21 18:07:43 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad they're having more traditional artwork grace their covers rather than that weird 3D photo collage/rendering rubbish they've been obsessed with lately. excellent painting as always.

Though, were I to be so bold as to offer a criticism to a professional, Thanquol seems strangely upright for a skaven. Was that intentional?

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RalphHorsley In reply to Jason-Troxell [2009-10-22 09:36:09 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like my approach. Thanks.

I guess he is upright, hadn't thought too much baout it at the tiem - but will bear it in mind for next time

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Jason-Troxell In reply to RalphHorsley [2009-10-22 13:02:12 +0000 UTC]

I meant no offense, of course, i love your take on him. and the emotive feel of the painting. its something i strive for in my work.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Jason-Troxell [2009-10-22 13:21:51 +0000 UTC]

Of course no offence was taken

thanks for your comments

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esteban-art In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 17:51:50 +0000 UTC]

awesome artwork ^^

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RalphHorsley In reply to esteban-art [2009-10-22 09:34:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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MichaelJaecks [2009-10-21 17:35:34 +0000 UTC]

Just beautiful, as usual.

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RalphHorsley In reply to MichaelJaecks [2009-10-22 09:34:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Michael- much appreciated

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DesignsByEve In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 17:23:25 +0000 UTC]

That's awesome! Wanna do my hubby's rat man so I don't have to?

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RalphHorsley In reply to DesignsByEve [2009-10-22 09:33:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

Seems a generous offer - sadly my schedule,couldn't handle it

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DesignsByEve In reply to RalphHorsley [2009-10-22 17:56:25 +0000 UTC]

:le sigh* Was worth a shot no? Just teasing anyway

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RalphHorsley In reply to DesignsByEve [2009-10-24 13:47:45 +0000 UTC]

yes - and I thought so

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paladin095 In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 16:59:32 +0000 UTC]

amanzing perspective and incredible colors you did a fantastic work, is this from D&D?

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RalphHorsley In reply to paladin095 [2009-10-22 09:33:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for saying so.

This is Warhammer (Games Workshop)

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YanivP In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 16:58:59 +0000 UTC]

Awesome as always. I wish I could afford one of your paintings. You should really offer poster prints that I will definitely get.

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RalphHorsley In reply to YanivP [2009-10-22 09:32:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much.

I don't think I'm very likely to blow these up to poster size, but I do have some originals that are a lot cheaper

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YanivP In reply to RalphHorsley [2009-10-22 11:11:11 +0000 UTC]

Is there a reason why you wouldn't sell these as print posters? Like contract restrictions etc? I'm curious because I would find this as a very good side income.

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RalphHorsley In reply to YanivP [2009-10-24 13:48:53 +0000 UTC]

I can't make prints of any GW material

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YanivP In reply to RalphHorsley [2009-10-25 11:04:16 +0000 UTC]

Ah that explains it Thanks for explaining.

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RalphHorsley In reply to YanivP [2009-10-25 18:37:26 +0000 UTC]

np

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goat89 In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 16:55:44 +0000 UTC]

LIZARDMEN FTW! ><

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RalphHorsley In reply to goat89 [2009-10-22 09:31:29 +0000 UTC]

I'm cheering Thanquol - if he goes down now there'll be no more books for me to do covers for

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goat89 In reply to RalphHorsley [2009-10-22 15:40:52 +0000 UTC]

Pfffft... ye still got MTG... and other factions from HF to do! Like... HALFLINGS!

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RalphHorsley In reply to goat89 [2009-10-24 13:48:13 +0000 UTC]

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chief-orc In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 16:23:37 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! I love the lizardmen! And, no good drawing is complete without a sky full of pterodactyls.

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RalphHorsley In reply to chief-orc [2009-10-22 09:30:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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Turnpike303 In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 15:53:11 +0000 UTC]

When I saw this image at first without even reading the artists comments, I thought "Warhammer" Great job! ^^

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RalphHorsley In reply to Turnpike303 [2009-10-22 09:30:13 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear it - thanks

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Omega9000 In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 15:31:23 +0000 UTC]

Woot! Just finished reading the first one, and now I get to pick up a second! %3Pr

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RalphHorsley In reply to Omega9000 [2009-10-21 15:46:55 +0000 UTC]

Good to hear it

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Thebuild In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 15:24:13 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work, you've captured the sort of scene I'd imagine the two characters having.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Thebuild [2009-10-21 15:46:38 +0000 UTC]

That's great to hear - thanks

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Thebuild In reply to RalphHorsley [2009-10-21 15:54:30 +0000 UTC]

Not a problem, keep up the good work.

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LivHathaway In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 15:22:10 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, though, as a longtime lizard player I have to grit my teeth, that rat's gonna screw up the next five spawnings I'm sure XP

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RalphHorsley In reply to LivHathaway [2009-10-21 15:46:27 +0000 UTC]

Lol - yeah, I'm sure you're right

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skenterly In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 15:20:44 +0000 UTC]

Love it!
Have always loved Thanquol though!

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RalphHorsley In reply to skenterly [2009-10-21 15:46:02 +0000 UTC]

Good to hear it

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