Evil Red

Evil Red on eBay

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My  youngest brother is selling some artwork.
Frankly I'd love find a good game for this as a cover.  Some sort of twisted childhood idea where you play ultraviolent kids rampaging through fairy tale land.

Fantasy Art: Stainless Steel Dragon

I am not feeling so hot today so I went shopping on DriveThruRPG/RPGNow from some dragon art.

In my search a company called Stainless Steel Dragon came up and they have a few products.  I had a few bucks burning a hole in my pocket so I decided, what the heck.

The first thing I grabbed was the Ultimate Fantasy Photo Art Collection.
I grabbed it because it came up in a search for "Dragon art", there are no dragons in it. That was something of a disappointment, but I kept on going, after all there are a 150+ pages here.


The art varies from semi-serious, to cheesecake. It is all photos with fantasy style trappings and backgrounds. There are some topless women here (and me, fair is fair), but it is all of an artistic sort.

There are not many images here I can use in my games, but the ones that I can seem perfect. There is an African-American male vampire in this is perfect (and they must have also thought this since we get a couple of him), but my opinion was changed with the picture of the "witch" on page 101. Again it is a case of the right thing at the tight time for me. NOTE To publisher: I appreciate the names of the models, but is there anyway to know what page they are on? Ok, just who is the model on page 101?

The models are all attractive and we get a variety of types, genders and ethnicity here so that is certainly a plus. One of my first thoughts was there are a lot of good visual images here for a Ravenloft game or some other dark fantasy.

There are also 24 pages of "character sheets" featuring the various models (again the witch on 101 is back on page 150), plus a blank and a back page. Suitable really for most games, but certainly a FRPG in mind.

So while it was not exactly what I was looking for and I also like to buy art I can reuse somehow, I can't fault the publisher any of those.

Great fro printing out and using in a game as a visual aid. Or if there is a character you really want to detail then it's perfect if the character you envision is here.

NOTE To publisher 2: maybe small thumbnails of the pictures on the character sheets might be good on your website? That way if someone sees something they like they have a good reason to buy this.

In truth you get a ton of images for $5 (when on sale). Can't really complain about that.

EDITED TO ADD. You can find some of the images on their website, http://www.fantasyphotoart.com/
I found my witch and picked up the jpg for a buck.

I also checked out some of the other images on DTRPG/RPGN to fill in for other characters.  Here is what I grabbed.

Fire Witch
Blue Moon
Water Nymph I would like to have one of this model as a witch/warlock too.
Succubus
Sword Maiden

All are huge HiRes images.  Most are right around 2542 x 3386.

I had actually picked up AoV: Fantasy Art (Reflections of Voldaria) in some sale a while back and forgot about it.

Looking forward to more.

Zatannurday: More Art

Some more Zatanna art that I have found the last few weeks.

No theme, just some great art.



Zatanna by *Protokitty on deviantART


Zatanna Print by ~OzWonderland on deviantART


Zatanna 2_ Commission by *tombancroft on deviantART


Pooof by =MrLively on deviantART


Baltimore Zatanna Sketch by *RandyGreen on deviantART


Zatanna by *RandyGreen on deviantART


Zatanna by ~jadecks on deviantART


Zatanna Commission by *calslayton on deviantART


ZATANNA by *Vinz-el-Tabanas on deviantART


Zatanna by ~iurypadilha on deviantART


Zatanna by ~arielmedel on deviantART


sdrawkcaB eltiT by *Dangerous-Beauty778 on deviantART


Zatanna by ~digiland on deviantART


Zatanna and the Justice Bunnies by ~13wishes on deviantART


Zatanna, sweet sweet Zatanna ! by ~El-Jerko on deviantART


Zatanna Color by ~Youngjusticeaddict on deviantART

Enjoy!

Zatannurday: Deviant Art

I was out looking for artists that might be interested in submitted art to my new books. No luck in that department, but a lot in the looking for awesome pics of Zatanna one.

Here are some artists.  Make sure you go to their DA page as well and tell them how good they are.



Commission: Zatanna by *Offworldtrooper on deviantART


Zatanna Con Commission by *olivernome on deviantART


Zatanna by *shoot-o on deviantART


Zatanna by *SeanE on deviantART


Zatanna and Constantine commission detail by *MarcLaming on deviantART


July 20 - Top hat by *CallMePo on deviantART


Zatanna Motor City Con 2012 by *ComfortLove on deviantART


Zatanna - Comic Con Paris 2012 by *MahmudAsrar on deviantART


Zatanna bust by *MichaelDooney on deviantART


Zatanna by ~Klatte on deviantART


zatanna by *crisdelarastudio on deviantART


Zatanna by =ExoroDesigns on deviantART

Zatannurday: MachSabre Superwomen

One of my favorite artists is MachSabre, aka David Reynolds.

Long time readers here might recognize the name or at least his art.  David was one of the two Davids of the ShadowGirls fame and I have featured his art here many times.  I am doing that again today. Mostly because I like his art and Dave loves Supergirls.

So to celebrate the announcement that David is part of a new comic, Shadow of the Black Banshee, here are some of my favorite pieces, featuring of course Zatanna.


Zatanna by ~MachSabre on deviantART


Raven by ~MachSabre on deviantART


The Scarlet Witch by ~MachSabre on deviantART


Ms. Marvel vs. Power Girl by ~MachSabre on deviantART


Hawkgirl by ~MachSabre on deviantART


Kim Possible 02 by ~MachSabre on deviantART


Last Daughter of Atlantis by ~MachSabre on deviantART


Starfire by ~MachSabre on deviantART


Wonder Woman by ~MachSabre on deviantART


Wonder Spin by ~MachSabre on deviantART

This one of all the Batgirls was my desktop bitmap forever.

Chiropteras by ~MachSabre on deviantART

And of course you have all seen this one,


Commission - Tara and Willow by ~MachSabre on deviantART

But imagine my surprise when I found this one!


Willow and Tara Cuddling by =AstronSoul on deviantART

AstronSoul is just another fan like me that had D Rey make this.  I think it is cool.

The Witch: Art and Layout

Art and layout is nearly done and I can't wait to show you all this book.
So here is a sneak peak at my latest version of Page 1.

Once I have all the pieces in that page will be updated with the artists' names.

I am going to use some Public Domain art from the witch trails too.  I just love the way it looks and it takes me back to the imagery of reading books about witches at the Jacksonville Public Library.   I hope you all enjoy it as much as I am.

Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice are my oldest son's favorites superheroes.  So today for him here are some Fire and Ice pics!
Plus tomorrow is the first day of Fall, equal parts Summer and Winter as it were.  Since I used Fire for the first day of Summer and Ice for the first day of winter, here they are in equal measure.


Fire Ice Showcase by *petercotton on deviantART


Fire and Ice by *CrimsonArtz on deviantART


Fire and Ice by *TiuanaRui on deviantART


Fire and Ice by *HanieMohd on deviantART


Fire and Ice by ~Ziggyman on deviantART


Fire's Ice Cream by ~Lame-o-Inc on deviantART


Fire and Ice by ~Lame-o-Inc on deviantART


National Pride by ~blubeetle3 on deviantART


MAXIMUM Cover by ~blubeetle3 on deviantART

Art of "The Witch"

The Witch is done editing and now layout and art.

I have a bunch of art I have been buying over the last couple of years for this. So now comes the process of picking out images.

I have a few I really love and have meaning to me.
Note: All the art I am posting today belongs to me.  The artist holds the copyrights (it is still theirs) but I own the publication rights.  So these are not considered OPEN under the OGL or Fair Use.

Here are two that were done for me by my brother Daniel.   A Druther and a Halfling Witch.

Plus a magical Distaff,

These are from a former student of mine, Aitor Gonzalez. Two witches.

I am using some old Public Domain witch art to give is a period feel and some art from Larry Elmore.  

I make no apologies for that, I have always wanted to have a witch book out with Elmore art in it. 

There is a different set that will appear in Eldritch Witchery.

So looking forward to getting this out to you all!

Zatannurday: Zatanna art

Zatanna Art
Here some Zatanna art that has crossed my computer screen the last couple of weeks.  Thought I would share.

Enjoy!

Making the rounds on Facebook

This one is by Oliver Nome

By Cedric Poulant

A couple of Anime Zatannas

Zatannurday: Team-ups

For the most of her career Zatanna has been a solo act. She has worked in groups; Justice League or the JL-Dark (not really the team's name) and some pairings.

But I'd like to see her in more team ups with other supers.

Here she is with Raven, pairing up with her dad Zatara, with other DC Women,  with Black Canary, and a couple times (here at least) with Scarlet Witch (here and here).

So here are some other team ups with Zee!  Enjoy!

Scarlet Witch and Zatanna 3 by ~Thetrainingartist on deviantART

Zatanna v Enchantress (Marvel) + Enchantress (DC) by ~Nick-Perks on deviantART

And Another Kickstarter

Just when you thought your wallet  was safe there is another "must join" kickstarter, and this one has some serious Old-School roots.

Jeff Dee is recreating all his old art from the old B/X Basic and Expert sets.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jeffdee/re-creating-my-artwork-from-original-dungeons-and

Here is one of my faves.

And of course he did the immortal Morgan Ironwolf.

So check it out and you too can get some cool art from and old-school master.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jeffdee/re-creating-my-artwork-from-original-dungeons-and

Art Sale!

So I am taking advantage of the DriveThruRPG Christmas in July sale and buying up a bunch of art for all my upcoming projects.

I figured you all might like to see some of them.  This is not everything mind you, nor will everything listed here get used.  But I thought it might be fun to share.

If you want to see what they look like and what I said, just click the link.  I liked most of these.  Or rather I reviewed the ones I liked the most and listed them all here.    I just hope I make enough on my books to pay for my shopping spree! ;)

Enjoy!

Clipart Critters 220 - Live, Dead, Girls
Cerberus Stock Art - The Next Decade of Fantasy: Volume 1
Horror figures and clipart 2
Fantasy Clip Inks:: Spot Art set 1
Fantasy Clip Inks:: Spot Art set 2
Fantasy Clip Inks:: Spot Art set 3
Clipart Critters 210 - Studying Wizard
AoV: Fantasy Art (Reflections of Voldaria)
StockArt Covers: Leather Bound Book IX
Stock Art: Sketches #1
Standard Stock Art: Issue 6 - Vile Beasts
Barbarian Princess Art Pack
Clipart Critters 197 - Demonic Pact
Call of the Moon Half-Elven Art Pack
Stock Art: Dragons
Standard Stock Art: 9 Fantasy Portraits
Fae Folk Stock Art Pack
Dawnbreaker Stock Art Pack
Clipart Critters 148 - Squid Face
Stone Lizard - Stock art
TobyArt 1: War Priests
Clipart Critters 163 - Dragon Woman
Nathan Winburn Illustration: Dark Fantasy Vol. One Stock Art
Clipart Critters 150 - Elven Harem Girl
Inkwell Stock Art: Skeletal Dragon
Stock Art: Forlarren Sorceress
XXX vampires stock pack
Stock Art: Magical Cat
Stock Art: Evil Tree
Inkwell Stock Art: Dragon, Blue
Inkwell Stock Art: Female Vampire

First Day of Summer, celebrate with Fire

So last Winter's Solstice I posted a bunch of pictures of DC's Ice.  Well today I'll post her partner and other favorite of my oldest son, Fire.



fire league justice by ~victormanga on deviantART


Fire Fight by *CandelaGreene on deviantART


A fiery Bea by ~brilliant-beatrice on deviantART


Blazing Fire_no text by ~Mancomb-Seepwood on deviantART


Fire by ~Lamzao on deviantART


Fire Wallpaper by ~Ziggyman on deviantART

Enjoy your Summer!

Zatannurday: Dave Hoover

I normally do not pay much attention publicly to birthdays or death-days of people that have died.  I would rather remember their lives in the ways they contributed by living.  But I have to admit I was taken slightly aback to learn that while I was looking around for some Dave Hoover art for something else he had died back in September.

This week was his birthday week (May 14) and I thought a post at least was in order.
I liked Dave's art because he knew how to draw women.  Not all sticks with boobs, but curvy and, for lack of a better word, realistic.  Well.  At least within the bounds of comic book art.

He does a great Zatanna that reminds me of her Silver Age appearances.

I hope you enjoy as well.


Zatanna Sketch 6 by ~Tarzman on deviantART


Zee in Color by ~Tarzman on deviantART


Zatanna Blue 3 by ~Tarzman on deviantART


Tip O' The Hat by ~Tarzman on deviantART


Magical by ~Tarzman on deviantART


Top Hat by ~Tarzman on deviantART


Zatanna Spellcaster by ~Tarzman on deviantART


Beatifull Spellcaster Zatanna by ~Tarzman on deviantART


Zatanna Sketch by ~Tarzman on deviantART

Zatannurday: My God It's Full of Stars!

It's "S" day for April, so for this morning's Zatannurday post I thought some stars would be nice.

Zee and her assistant Mikey going to a formal party.

BTW here is the before shot:

Good trick to have I say.

Zatannurday: Life in Fishnets

What do Zatanna and Black Canary have in common?
Other than being ass kicking DC women?

That's right, kicking ass in fishnets!

Well DC Women Kicking Ass has some updates on the proposed Paul Dini penned "Bloodspell" featuring Zatanna and Black Canary.

Here is the article from last year.
http://dcwomenkickingass.tumblr.com/post/5084195737/dinifishents

and an update from a couple of days ago.
http://dcwomenkickingass.tumblr.com/post/20183762520/bloodspell2

I hope it happens.   I recall him joking about this a few years back.  With Zee and Canary very popular on Young Justice, this just might be the right time to do this.

Here are the pics:

and one more.

A to Z post later today!

Zatannurday: More Deviant Art

Some more Deviant Art this week.  I was looking for a couple of pictures of witches and these were some I have Favorited or otherwise had marked for looking at closer.  Enjoy!!



Zatanna 2 by ~Pencilbags on deviantART


Simsalabim colour by ~Penelope77 on deviantART


Zatanna says Hi by =powerbook125 on deviantART


Zatanna colour by *Penelope77 on deviantART


zatana rabbit by ~undergrace777 on deviantART


Zatanna + Vampi by *theartofshade on deviantART


DC Girls Commission by *rafaelalbuquerqueart on deviantART


Zatanna - Only $1 Bonus by ~tanoshiboy on deviantART


Zatanna-Portrait by ~Meejay7 on deviantART


Zantana by ~CWARDART on deviantART


zatanna by ~xryss on deviantART


Zatanna SOTD by *logicfun on deviantART


ZATANNA by ~CHUBETO on deviantART


The Magician 2 by ~StickyMon on deviantART


Zatanna by ~OcelotXIII on deviantART


Zee by ~bangali on deviantART


Zatanna by ~amatuerpornstar69 on deviantART


Waiting for magic by *KeyD on deviantART