Jim Roslof, old school TSR artist

[possum]

I didn't recognize the name when I clicked on this topic, but I certainly recognize the artwork, especially Inverness and Demonweb Pits. This is sad news about his condition.

 

[havard]

Very sad news. I like his illustration on the back cover of Module X2 in particular.

-Havard

 

[jaerdaph]

I just read this at GROGNARDIA:

"According to Jeff R. Leason, who worked at TSR in the late 70s and early 80s as an editor and designer, artist Jim Roslof passed away peacefully this morning. "

RIP, Mr. Roslof, and thank you for giving us your art to inspire our games and imagination.

 

[Keith Robinson]

Shame

It's rather sad to see many of those old time gamers who brought us the early iterations of D&D passing away. It's a loss to the game, IMO, no matter what you play or what your preferences are.

 

[harami2000]

indeed...

As noted elsewhere, not just talented but very humble about his legacy personally and in introducing and encouraging many of the best known artists within the RPG field, as witness the dearth of information about Jim online. The spotlights shine more often on those who actively seek fame...

n.b. Messages of condolence can also be left directly on the guestbook here, if desired.

d.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

The older I get the more appreciative I get when it comes to evocative artists that inspire imagination. We lost a great artist today.

 

[JeffB]

Very sad

Of all the great old TSR artists, Jim was in my top 3 along with Dee & Willingham. Something about that "Fantasy Supers" look all three excelled at captured my imagination the most despite the fact that Sutherland & Trampier were the main illustrators in my formative D&D years.

 

[BOZ]

and thanks, Harami, for the much-needed major expansion to his Wikipedia page.

 

[Upper_Krust]

I just read this at GROGNARDIA:

"According to Jeff R. Leason, who worked at TSR in the late 70s and early 80s as an editor and designer, artist Jim Roslof passed away peacefully this morning. "

RIP, Mr. Roslof, and thank you for giving us your art to inspire our games and imagination.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

 

[Mark CMG]

My condolences to his family and friends.