I think it can truly be said that DCSIII had a distinctive, sure-footed style. His illustrations leap to the mind's eye and convey an almost subliminal sense of realism that is rare in later RPG art.
Mike Mornard (Gronan) wrote on ODD74: "Dave copied the Paladin's harness [in a Paladin in Hell] out of my copy of Claude Blair's "European Armor". I was always urging him to be historically accurate in his depictions of arms and armor... that stuff looked that way for a reason."
Too many pieces to choose from! His work, along with all the other artists of that era formed what my D&D looks like, and even how I play!
ReplyDeleteA true great of the hobby! Thanks for posting...
ReplyDeleteClassic! And maps!
ReplyDeleteDidn't realize he was so young. My giant iguana and I salute you David.
ReplyDeleteI think it can truly be said that DCSIII had a distinctive, sure-footed style. His illustrations leap to the mind's eye and convey an almost subliminal sense of realism that is rare in later RPG art.
ReplyDeleteI raise my tankard to Mr. Sutherland. Here's to you Dave.
ReplyDeleteReal medieval equipment, none of these spikes and flanges (which were however sublime in the hands of E. Otus)
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ReplyDeleteRoger Giner-Sorolla I second that
ReplyDeleteHere's his great illustration of all the AD&D armor types: http://zenopusarchives.blogspot.com/2016/12/gygaxian-armor.html?m=1
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Mike Mornard (Gronan) wrote on ODD74: "Dave copied the Paladin's harness [in a Paladin in Hell] out of my copy of Claude Blair's "European Armor". I was always urging him to be historically accurate in his depictions of arms and armor... that stuff looked that way for a reason."
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