Nov 6, 2009 · Art of the original D&D consisted of a lot of line drawings. They were two dimensional and simple. With AD&D, the art was taken to a whole new level. It took on a realism that was, until then, uncharacteristic in role-playing games.

Jan 14, 2021 · Tome 1 of the original version of Dungeons and dragons released in 1974 by Gary Gygax & Dave Arneson. Original description : The original Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) boxed set by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson was published by TSR, Inc. in 1974. It included the rulebooks of the original edition of Dungeons & Dragons.

Feb 21, 2013 · Artists like Jeff Dee, Jim Roslof, Dave LaForce and, of course, the legendary Erol Otus, helped to create the magic of an early Dungeons & Dragons and are celebrated by fans today. We do our part by looking back on some of the …

Mar 13, 2023 · I’ve found five pieces of artwork by five iconic D&D artists, each of whom are synonymous with the game itself in the minds of old school fans everywhere.

Nov 20, 2020 · Post your favorite artwork from D&D/AD&D, OSR, and other old-schoool, pen-and-paper RPGs. Here's a few to start: They are old, belong to an older age, where only books exist. NOT very interesting images I am afraid. EDIT: nearly all the following images prove my point, one way or other. They are old, belong to an older age, where only books exist.

Nov 28, 2019 · Inspired by the Art in D&D thread by @Aebir-Toril , I decided to take a more serious look at the art across editions. But how to go about it?

Following are an non-exhaustive presentation of some of the most famous paintings in the D&D universe. All paintings presented here are under copyright of the artists and must not be distributed or used for commercial use.

Nov 2, 2021 · Early 1st edition art was not overly realistic, and either amateur or very fantastical, such as the great Erol Otis. Late 80s though saw artists like Elmore and Parkinson start doing covers, which really dominated the 2e era. 2e still had some great non realistic artists, like DiTerlizzi though.

Aug 9, 2019 · Having grown up with the art for 1e D&D (AD&D) and later becoming a graphic designer, I'm glad those days of art are gone. Yes, there are a few iconic images and artists that elicit a certain nostalgia, and exhibit skills.

Jan 22, 2025 · D&D 1e art is often characterized by a raw, gritty, and sometimes surreal style, while later editions tend towards more polished and consistent visuals. Who are some of the most influential artists of the D&D 1e era?