You can then imagine how thrilled I was to be asked to work on the new publication for 4th edition D&D, and better still that I was offered two chapters starts; lovely double page spreads that I could really go to town on.
This was especially true of the first, which was the opening chapter in the book, and needed to show the legendary Liche Vecna using the book to unleash the forces of evil upon the world in all their chaotic bloodthirsty fury.
Evil Unearthed
Approx 21" x 19"
Acrylic on board.
Original SOLD
Copyright Wizards of the Coast
As I wanted to show a vast broiling battlefield I deliberately chose a restricted palette with a sickly colour range, whilst reserving the blue light to pinpoint Vecna.
The composition needed to fit within a strict template which effectively bisected the image into a left-hand third, and right-hand two thirds. This is how the mock-up looked:
The second illustration was equally enjoyable, allowing me to really sock it to one of the good guys - a Gold Dragon in it's own temple - ouch!
Smitten
Approx 21" x 19"
Acrylic on board.
Original SOLD
Copyright Wizards of the Coast
and the mock-up:
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