Feb 27, 2011

Petty Gods Cover

By now most of you have probably already seen the preview of the Petty Gods cover over at Grognardia. I appreciate that most people seem to like it.

When starting this cover I was trying to choose between three different ideas. Should I do a bunch of petty gods front and center? Or perhaps I could show Azwa (the petty god I illustrated for the interior) turning a fighter into stone? Or should I show some intrepid adventurers in a world filled with petty gods?

As you can see, the third idea is the one I chose. There is still an homage to Azwa in the great stone head in the background. But, if you look carefully you may notice lots of faces of petty gods hidden amid the things of the world. The story is quite simple, I hope you enjoy it.
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11 comments:

  1. FitzFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Excellent work! Hits just the right tone and has an almost "old sci fi pulp novel" look to it.

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  2. TreyFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    It's really nice looking piece.

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  3. artikidFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Lovely piece, I'm extremely pleased by the hint of humour in it.

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  4. A Paladin In CitadelFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Reminds me why i'm a big fan of your work. Looking forward to buying the Petty Gods supplement.

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  5. AkrasiaFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Excellent work!

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  6. JimFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Any chance that you are planning to do it as a poster? I'd love one to go near my LL Orcus poster...

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  7. Thomas DenmarkFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    That is a great idea Jim. Once I am sure everything is "final" I will make posters available. I'm wondering if you prefer text or no text? (I guess it is just as easy to make both available)

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  8. TelecanterFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Very nicely done. Thanks.

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  9. Johnathan BinghamMarch 1, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Excellent work!

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  10. AlMarch 1, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Beautiful!

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  11. JimMarch 1, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Thomas, I could go either way on the text. If only one version was offered; I'd get it. If I had a choice, probably no text -- nothing to distract from the scene. :)

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