Yar!
Please do not turn this into a thread about what is/is not appropriate for fantasy art. I do not want to see a flame war erupt because someone feels the need to continually post on how some piece of artwork offended them and the subsequent morality back-and-forth that will ensue because of it.
I DO want people to talk about art that they enjoy. I want people to share art that they enjoyed with others. And I want to discuss what it is about that piece of art makes you happy.
First off, there are two pieces of artwork by Paizo that I must say simply make my day.
First off, the picture of Mass Cacophonous Call in action on page 209 of the APG. It makes me giggle every time I see it. As a musician and sometimes educator, I can easily imaging a kid singing his heart out, thinking all is grand, and everyone within earshot vomiting from the horrendous noise coming from him (and appreciate their pain… I’ve heard things…. oh I have heard things!). ^_^
Second, I must compliment some of the art from the Halflings of Golarion book. Particularly the art on page 8. The anxious joy of the adventuring father coming in to see his new born for the first time. The elven companion who looks both happy and honored to share in this moment of joy -bringing in a new life to the world- with his good friend. The woman holding the babe -I'm assuming who is the mother (but possibly mid-wife)- who looks absolutely radiant and euphoric holding the new child. But, the BEST part of this work, the ABSOLUTE BEST part, is a tiny little detail in the top right corner, hiding in the shadows. Take a close look... at the totally DUMBFOUNDED expression on that half orcs face! It. Is. Hilarious!
It looks like he's not sure if he should be disgusted or happy, but is instead in a state of shock. I can only imaging what that half-orcs thought process is at that exact moment:
"…I'm surrounded by little folk...
...and I just saw an even littler folk come out of one of them...
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...so little...
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...uuuhhhh...
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Look at his face! It's perfect!
^_^
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I like ... for lack of a better term realistic art. by that I mean art where the drawings look more or less like real people(sure many women are from the future in most art and got boob jobs :) )) if it fits that than I normally like the art to one degree to another. From there I like everything from cute, serene, action, to artistic nudes and erotic and everything in between.
Art I don't like I am not a big fan of water color, no matter how real it looks, nor am I a big fan of cartoony art. Manga art is ok, some I like some I don't. One of my all time favorite artist is Luis Royo, I also like Matt Wilson and a lot of the Paizo artist.
Yar!
Please do not turn this into a thread about what is/is not appropriate for fantasy art. I do not want to see a flame war erupt because someone feels the need to continually post on how some piece of artwork offended them and the subsequent morality back-and-forth that will ensue because of it.
I DO want people to talk about art that they enjoy. I want people to share art that they enjoyed with others. And I want to discuss what it is about that piece of art makes you happy.
Good idea. I love art threads. I paint in my spare time when the mood strikes.
First, a list of artists I love:
Clyde Caldwell
Larry Elmore
Keith Parkinson (RIP)
Jason Engle
Michael Komarck
Ciruelo Cabral
Frank Frazetta (Also RIP. I started painting because of this man.)
Boris Vallejo
Julie Bell
Ben Wooten
Steve Argyle
And now, some pieces:
The Barbarian, Frank Frazetta - I have a print of this in my study]
King Arthur, Michael Komarck - this man's talent is unbelievable
Dragora's Dungeon - I've always loved this one
I like ... for lack of a better term realistic art. by that I mean art where the drawings look more or less like real people(sure many women are from the future in most art and got boob jobs :) ))
The term you're looking for, specifically, is photorealism.
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I like ... for lack of a better term realistic art. by that I mean art where the drawings look more or less like real people(sure many women are from the future in most art and got boob jobs :) ))The term you're looking for, specifically, is photorealism.
Ok I'll buy that as the name, sounds right anyways.
Ok I'll buy that as the name, sounds right anyways.I like ... for lack of a better term realistic art. by that I mean art where the drawings look more or less like real people(sure many women are from the future in most art and got boob jobs :) ))The term you're looking for, specifically, is photorealism.
Here's the wiki (not the greatest source, I know): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photorealism
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Ok maybe not to that level of realism. Though i thought that was fine art. What I was thinking wasn't that real looking. I just meant people in the art look like people. No to big muscles, right height to width, and body looking like something you could see on a real person. Even if it is a idealized person, like a professional model or athlete.
Ok maybe not to that level of realism. Though i thought that was fine art. What I was thinking wasn't that real looking. I just meant people in the art look like people. No to big muscles, right height to width, and body looking like something you could see on a real person. Even if it is a idealized person, like a professional model or athlete.
Oh, I definitely agree. Retardulous muscles/proportions are an enjoyment killer for me.
Boy, this topic died kinda quick.
I forgot to list an artist whose art i only recently was introduced to - Kerem Beyit:
Boy, this topic died kinda quick.
I forgot to list an artist whose art i only recently was introduced to - Kerem Beyit:
This guy has a lot of style and potential. I'd love to see him do stuff for Paizo. He's like the Turkish Lockwood.
Yar!
Boy, this topic died kinda quick.
lol. Seems like some people only post when they can complain. Just a random internet observation though. Anyways...
I'm a big fan of Boris Vallejo! Admittedly though, most of his works that I own are in puzzle and t-shirt format. Still, his work kicks @$$. The realism with regards to form, musculature and proportions mixed seamlessly with the epic fantasy topics makes you believe that monsters of myth may actually be.
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