An interview with Larry Elmore

With one of his most famous paintings on the cover of the new D&D art book Art & Arcana, let’s step back to August 2010 when I spoke to Larry Elmore on the phone about his career…

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World’s End Rum

“We set sail from the World’s End, crossing the forbidden sea, storms, sea monsters and… the unknown. Thirsty and out of our minds we reached the south islands and found this heavenly liquor.”

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The art of Derek Lea

Being an illustrator has to be one of the most fulfilling creative professions. After all, you get to create pieces of art day in, day out, and someone will pay you to do so while you’re still living. But what does an illustrator do when they reach the top of their game and remain there […]

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Folly Farm website

Folly Farm is a nature reserve just near Bath and Bristol. Combining wildflower meadows, a beautiful cluster of 18th century farm buildings, and a strip of ancient woodland rare into today’s Britain, the location is owned by the Avon Wildlife Trust. However, their website also looked like a relic of days yore so they wanted a redesign and […]

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Reykjavik re-imagined

Iceland didn’t have any painters working as the old masters did during the Renaissance, but Thrandur Thorarinsson is giving his country the art it deserves…

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Paint & Draw magazine

It’s aimed at people who paint as a hobby – they’re looking for inspiration, but they also want to improve their skills and try new things. It’s full of advice and painting tutorials, as well as artist interviews, inspiring painting ideas and exhibitions to visit.

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Metaphase and the Down’s syndrome superhero

“I think as a parent of a child with Down syndrome it’s immensely important to allow my son to know what the world thinks is realistic for him is not in his best interest. He has just as much a right to pursue his dreams just like anyone else.” – Chip Reece

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