What 3e / D20 artist doesn't do it for you?

[Wolfspirit]

I would have to say Fischer (aka the guy that did the blackguard and Loremaster and Arcane Archer in the DMG).

It's not really good when you get the DMG and site those examples to a friend of why the art quality has been lowered between the PHB and DMG.

 

[Rook]

As someone who voted for Easley, I should note that I find much of his earlier work in 2e pretty good. However, this poll is on 3e/d20 artists and in that vein we should judge him on what he's done on those products. The DM's Screen, cover of Heartfang Spire stand out as examples of what I consider work that simply "doesn't do it for me". I've found his recent work too muddy and unattractive, with poor use of color and composition.

 

[green slime]

I think they are all doing fine.

I couldn't draw a stick figure suitable for publication...

 

[Alejandro]

I don't like Laubenstein in 3E. Didn't like him in Shadowrun, don't like him now.

I'm afraid of Easley's Ember, so I won't say anything bad.

 

[Left-handed Hummingbird]

They have different styles, and that is good, IMHO. I haven't voted.

 

[Wild Karrde]

As someone who voted for Easley, I should note that I find much of his earlier work in 2e pretty good. However, this poll is on 3e/d20 artists and in that vein we should judge him on what he's done on those products. The DM's Screen, cover of Heartfang Spire stand out as examples of what I consider work that simply "doesn't do it for me". I've found his recent work too muddy and unattractive, with poor use of color and composition.

Point taken on the 3e/d20 artwork poll as opposed to earlier editions. I agree his 3e artwork isn't as stellar as his 1e/2e work.

 

[Upper_Krust]

Cramer, followed by Roach.

I can't believe anyone voted for Wayne Reynolds (yes I know art is subjective), the man is a genius! I have never seen a bad illustration from him, and his black and white work is just as impressive as his colour stuff! The thing that elevates him above the rest is the character he puts into each peice.

On a secondary point I am also surprised at the dislike of Jeff Easley. I always loved his 1st Ed./2nd Ed. work, admittedly his 3rd Ed. work seems half hearted (considering we know what hes capable of) but it seems like hes being ostracised more than Elminster of late.

 

[Psion]

I can't believe anyone voted for Wayne Reynolds (yes I know art is subjective), the man is a genius! I have never seen a bad illustration from him, and his black and white work is just as impressive as his colour stuff! The thing that elevates him above the rest is the character he puts into each peice.

I'm right with you. I can pretty much recognize a Reynolds piece at a glance... that's why it was easier for me to dig up a longer list for him. His work just seems so active to me. Very nice.

 

[Dr Midnight]

Wayne Reynolds is fantastic, but I've got two major issues with him-

1. His color work is drab and flavorless.
2. He needs to realize that when you draw a head angled downward and the character is sneering, the upper lip should not disappear entirely.

Otherwise, his detail and sense of action are mindblowing. I certainly can't think of that many ways to design a belt, when I draw...

EDIT: And who are the three schmucks who voted against Lockwood?? I'll smack you with a trout, you goons!

 

[Dr Midnight]

My favorite is WAR, but he can't draw feet. I don't know why, but all of his feet are warped and look like they were hacked off a camel.

Whoaaaa, gotta take issue with you there. I love his feet. That picture in S&F, with the female monk doing a jump kick- look at that extended foot! That's great. I can't say I stare longingly at the feet he draws, but I only remember ever being impressed with them.