When Dechara's Tree graced the November 1990 cover of Dragon Magazine #163, it didn’t make an immediate impact on me. It is, of course, a piece done by legendary fantasy artist Larry Elmore and shows his mastery of skill. Yet, it’s not a showy painting of epic fantasy, and I think for that reason it... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday: ‘Shadowrun 1st Edition Cover’ by Larry Elmore (1989)
The Shadowrun role-playing game introduced a generation of gamers to urban fantasy and cyberpunk and has remained very popular ever since its release 1989. As a property and franchise, it has survived the death of several of its publishers and expanded into novels, video games and much more. And who was the artist chosen to... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday: Dragon Slayers And Proud Of It, by Larry Elmore
This fantastic piece from Larry Elmore graced the opening pages of the Second Edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook in 1989. The second edition of AD&D met with a mixed reception, and has left a uneven legacy. But it came out when I hit my mid-teens and therefore was the D&D I knew very well... 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 →
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