As should be obvious, this artwork was used on the cover of Dragon Magazine issue 120 (April, 1987). I always make an effort to find an unembellished version of the art I feature, but alas, I could only find this wonderful fantasy tavern scene by Eisner Award winning artist Linda Medley as a scan of... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday: The North Watch by Keith Parkinson
This classic artwork by Keith Parkinson graced the cover of Dragon Magazine #137, which arrived in my mailbox (and fourteen-year-old hands) way back in September of 1988. His vision in this piece really sticks with me. In many a cold Maine winter, like the one outside my window right now... I'm still glancing over my... Continue Reading →
Art-Tastic Tuesday: ‘No Quarter’ by Néstor Ossandón
Click the picture below for full-size. On Art-Tastic Tuesdays I feature a selected piece of visual art that I have come across. These are pieces that have inspired my writing or beautifully frame some concept or another that I have already written or want to write about. I present them without commentary so they may... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday: ‘Ancient Red Dragon’ by Larry Elmore
As an 80s D&D kid, I grew up with the artwork of the great Larry Elmore all around me. To say his illustrations and paintings fired my imagination is an understatement. The above cover art from the 1983 Dungeons & Dragons "Red Box" Basic Set is likely one of his most iconic creations. It always... Continue Reading →
Art-Tastic Tuesday: ‘Dragon Battle’ by Su Jian
Click the picture below for full-size. On Art-Tastic Tuesdays I feature a selected piece of visual art that I have come across. These are pieces that have inspired my writing or beautifully frame some concept or another that I have already written or want to write about. I present them without commentary so they may... Continue Reading →
Art-Tastic Tuesday: The Dragon Hunter And The Mage by Yin Yuming
Click the picture below for full-size. On Art-Tastic Tuesdays I feature a selected piece of visual art that I have come across. These are pieces that have inspired my writing or beautifully frame some concept or another that I have already written or want to write about. I present them without commentary so they may... Continue Reading →
Epic Music Monday: Dragonland by Thomas Bergersen
I love epic music! For me it is a perfect combination of the classic orchestral scoring, chorales and electronica music that I have enjoyed for decades. This stuff inspires me, and is a great companion as I write away on an exiting piece of fiction. Therefore, on Mondays I share a new piece by various... Continue Reading →
Water Mage by Karista Dark
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Art-Tastic Tuesday: Dragon Wrymling by Rudy Siswanto
Click the picture below for full-size. On Art-Tastic Tuesdays I feature a selected piece of visual art that I have come across. These are pieces that have inspired my writing or beautifully frame some concept or another that I have already written or want to write about. I present them without commentary so they may... Continue Reading →
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