The Quintessential D&D Artist.

K

Khan the Warlord

First Post

• Aug 23, 2002

• #11

WHAT?!

NO GERALD BROM?!

/me faints

Seriously though, from among the list offered, and the choice for best "D&D" artist (no 1e, AD&D, etc.), my vote goes to Wayne Reynolds.

There is always talent by someone with the last name of "Reynolds" or "Cook" in this industry.

 

log in or register to remove this ad

N

northrundicandus

First Post

• Aug 23, 2002

• #12

Bah.

Where's Jeff Dee, David Sutherland, and D. A. Trampier?

 

Barendd Nobeard

Explorer

• Aug 23, 2002

• #13

What? No:

• Lars Grant-West
• Matt Wilson
• Arnie Swekel

?????

OK, I would have picked on of those three, but only because I own pieces of their art used in 3e books (PHB, FRCS, and OA, respectively).

In all seriousness, I find art (in general) to be "hit or miss" - I will really love one piece by an artist, hate another, and be indiferent to many others.

 

Aeolius

Adventurer

• Aug 23, 2002

• #14

What about Darlene Pekul? She did the big Greyhawk maps, back in the early 80s, as well as the nekked mermaid and succubus illustrations in the 1e DMG.

 

Sulimo

First Post

• Aug 23, 2002

• #15

Elmore and Easley definitely. In the end though I voted for Easley simply because I knew Elmore would get substantial numbers of votes...

Another guy I instantly think of when I think of D&D artists is Clyde Caldwell. Love alot of his stuff too.

 

Last edited: Aug 23, 2002

JeffB

Legend

• Aug 23, 2002

• #16

Oh yeah...Clyde Caldwell was excellent...EDIT (This was Parkinson I believe not Caldwell, so throw a vote in for Keith as well)..the cover of ToEE is still the best cover I think I've ever seen for a D&D book.


Also Carl Critchlow, who is a 3E artist does some fine work..I especially liked his Chimera in the new MM (yes the Goat looks like a dragon), but it is very good work nonetheless.

 

Last edited: Aug 23, 2002

Dr Midnight

Explorer

• Aug 23, 2002

• #17

Another for EROL OTUS

Man, I didn't even play back then, and I get a great feel from his art.

 

M

Mr. Pink

First Post

• Aug 23, 2002

• #18

My choice is not on the list. Jason Engle.

 

H

Hakkenshi

First Post

• Aug 23, 2002

• #19

Just wondering, am I the only guy who keeps getting Sam Wood and Todd Lockwood mixed up? I mean, not only are their names similar, but their actual artistic styles also don't seem very different. What's the easiest way to tell a Wood from a Lockwood?

Click to expand...

Lockwood has smoother lines and more realistic detail.

Wood has more angular lines, and the clothing he draws has much broader creases (slightly less realistic).

I like the work of both, though Lockwood is always that extra bit better IMO.

And I must say I'm really surprised to see people voting for Easley and Caldwell. I'm not crazy about Caldwell, although he has done some good stuff, but I just find Jeff Easley's art intolerable! EVERYTHING has the same texture, everyone has the same expression, the poses are lifeless and the art itself incredibly bland. Just look at Kord from D&Dg!

 

K

Khan the Warlord

First Post

• Aug 23, 2002

• #20

Dr Midnight said:

Another for EROL OTUS

Man, I didn't even play back then, and I get a great feel from his art.

Click to expand...

OK, not trying to come across as rude towards other people's opinions, but this is just striking me as really odd.

I played "way back" when Mr. Otus and others mentioned in this thread provided excellent artwork for D&D. I loved his art, I really did... for that time period of fantasy art.

My main question to you people that are mentioning Otus and the like: Do you truly feel that Otus is the best, quintessential D&D artist, even with today's standards, OR are these just feelings of nostalgia and respect for "old school", while ignoring the "superior" artwork of today's artists? I'm not being sarcastic or mean -- I truly don't understand.

Please help me see how the following example can possibly compare to a Gerald Brom, Wayne Reynolds, or Todd Lockwood:

 

Attachments

• 
  deities.jpg

  61 KB · Views: 388