Mad at Paizo?

[Parmandur]

Wayne's style is so distinct, I'm not if you can really say it's "old fashioned". His style isn't really typical of a particular era in fantasy art; it's kind of just its own thing. I don't think any other artists really produced or produce art in a similar style.

Having said that, his art was so ubiquitous in fantasy gaming products from 2000-2010 (Magic cards, World of Warcraft TCG, D&D (particularly Eberron), Pathfinder, etc.) that I can see why you'd have strong associations between his art and a particular era of fantasy gaming. He used to be very much in vogue, but is perhaps less so these days.

Yeah, very Aughts.

 

[CapnZapp]

Wayne's style is so distinct, I'm not sure if you can really say it's "old fashioned".

I believe he's talking about the way females are presented, not about the personal touches of any given artist.

(giving a female character a naked midriff is, while attractive, no longer considered uncontroversial. Also see: discussion regarding armor with sexy weak spots)

 

[Parmandur]

I believe he's talking about the way females are presented, not about the personal touches of any given artist.

(giving a female character a naked midriff is no longer considered uncontroversial. Also see: discussion regarding armor with sexy weak spots)

Yeah, it's not even that I find it offensive, just...very 2002?

 

[Bardic Dave]

Yeah, it's not even that I find it offensive, just...very 2002?

Got it! I completely missed that that was your criticism.

 

[CapnZapp]

In this particular case, though, the artist has clearly been asked to render a recognizable version of the same image.

I would bet it's Paizo's decision, not Wayne's.

(Not that this helps the argument)

 

[Parmandur]

In this particular case, though, the artist has clearly been asked to render a recognizable version of the same image.

I would bet it's Paizo's decision, not Wayne's.

(Not that this helps the argument)

It's the Pathfinder aesthetic, which is their prerogative. If anything, I prefer the new art, but the whole get-up is still kind of odd to me. It also seems like they could have taken the opportunity of a new edition to evolve their style more than they did?

 

[CapnZapp]

It also seems like they could have taken the opportunity of a new edition to evolve their style more than they did?

If that were their goal, my first advice would be "switch artists"

 

[Arilyn]

If that were their goal, my first advice would be "switch artists"

I like Wayne Reynolds' art. It's dynamic and full of interesting detail. Look at all the bits and pieces Harsk carries around, for example. Reynolds and PF are linked, giving PF its own feel. His comic book style art is an excellent choice for the pulpy feel of Golarion. PF without Wayne Reynolds wouldn't feel right.

 

[dave2008]

I like Wayne Reynolds' art. It's dynamic and full of interesting detail. Look at all the bits and pieces Harsk carries around, for example. Reynolds and PF are linked, giving PF its own feel. His comic book style art is an excellent choice for the pulpy feel of Golarion. PF without Wayne Reynolds wouldn't feel right.

I think PF is robust enough it can survice without WR. Heck, it looks to me like he is only providing covers in PF2e, the bulk of the art is by other artists anyway.

PS. I do like the detail in WRs work, but I am a bit tired of the odd poses, sharp angles, and oversized weapons/equipment

 

[CapnZapp]

I like Wayne Reynolds' art. It's dynamic and full of interesting detail. Look at all the bits and pieces Harsk carries around, for example. Reynolds and PF are linked, giving PF its own feel. His comic book style art is an excellent choice for the pulpy feel of Golarion. PF without Wayne Reynolds wouldn't feel right.

I didn't say "We hates Wayne"*

I was commenting on a hypothetical.