Talisman: Frostmarch
I am usually commissioned some time before the actual publication date and it is always hard to wait until then to show a new painting. Well just recently a lot of my pieces have appeared on various publisher's web sites and I am keen to share them with you over the next few days.
First up is the cover for the new Talisman expansion; Frostmarch. Details of which can be found here, alongside seeing this painting with the trade dress on: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=774
It was interesting for me to present a collage effect, even if it borrowed it's composition from the previous Reaper expansion http://ralphhorsley.deviantart.com/art/Talisman-The-Reaper-101804778
The idea was for the strong rim light to visually tie in the foreground figures with the Ice Queen. Whilst I had fun with the loose swirls and snow effects on the latter which helped give movement and dynamics to the image.
Hey Ralph, very nice. I especially like the juxtaposition of orange skin with the ice queen.
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I wonder if this means my copy of cards I did for Frostmarch will be coming soon...?
Hi MuYoung Kim,
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it. Yeah the colour contrast worked out nicely, especially considering I was working from existing reference for the adventurers.
I haven't received my comp copy yet, (but look forward to seeing your work when I do) Though I have been fortunate enough to already sell the original :)
Well...I hope I don't disappoint...hmmm...
ReplyDeleteOh, and I believe that propriety would more than allow for the use of just "MuYoung" if so desired... :)
...And Oh, oh, congrats on selling the original!
Hi MuYoung,
ReplyDeleteYeah sorry for the over formality, I guess it is the habit of including a full screen name in any reply :)
Oh, and I'm sure they wont be a disappointment ;)