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Hey Klaus... your work is fantastic. I enjoy the dramatic perspectives and different views. So often illustrators only work with the straight on view and miss out on making the image more dramatic.

Ok MJS, I understand what you mean now. Thanks for the explanation. If and when we post case studies, all of that background can be detailed. It does make for an interesting read to some of us.If you go to Jon Schindehette's website, you'll see a case study about Castle Ravenloft, and also...

That can be a tough call... to show or not to show illustrations you art directed. She did list the illustrator on every project when she shows their work. I think listing the illustrator can help promote their work. It's such a niche for directing game or fantasy art anyway. People outside of...

BTW, Mari has her portfolio up on Behance. Her D&D stuff looks awesome. Check it out! behance.net/Kolkowm

Thank you!

Hey sorry Wicht. Saw your quote, but not your question. I'm Paul Hebron. I had the pleasure of working on D20 Modern, Star Wars Miniatures and a few other fun brands. Don't get me wrong, WOTC can be a fun place to work... especially when compared to other corporations. When I first started...

Yeah we use to say, it's that time of year again, who's next. Around bonus/review time and before the holiday party. You can get an excellent review and still be laid off. Mari is a fantastic art director and she worked hard to make D&D as best as she was allowed because she loves the brand...

Dannager, You are correct. I shouldn't spread what I've heard through the grapevine. Very few conversations like that come with evidence. It's usually something that comes up between current and former employees at pubs in Renton. My bad. Still, it's only hearsay. I'm not there anymore and if I...

Wotc is a strange bird... Here's the deal. They are not making money off of D&D anymore. Mari is a fantastic art director. She was blindsided by this. BTW, you do know that Jon Schindehette gave notice a couple of weeks ago. A lot of the creative team isn't happy there and I wouldn't be...