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Description Taunting Memory

Rules Compendium; D&d Supplement.
Β©Wizards of the Coast.

Acrylic, Approx 16" x 22"

Original Artwork SOLD

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The Dungeons & Dragons supplement Rules Compendium has just been released, and this was one of my pieces from the book. Details of which can be found here: [link]

Taunting Memory was great fun as for once it depicts a group of characters socialising after the fight. Usually I find myself showing a combat in progress, but this time we get to see how the Dark Elf behaved when faced with a Beholder - although I also like the fact you could interpret this as a prophecy of events yet to happen - either way he doesn't look too happy about the telling.


The viewers first attention is drawn to the Dark Elf by the strong contrast of his skin and hair. Something further reinforced by his clear profile and the framing element of the light coloured picture on the wall behind him. The row of heads helps keep our attention in the upper part of the picture, whilst various lines, the Elven staff, Dark Elf's sword and scroll case, Dwarf's arm and roof beams, help draw the eye towards the conjured memory. This in turn is more saturated than the surrounding elements, again, hopefully, getting our attention.
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Comments: 275

KehXKeova [2018-09-13 06:16:44 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work!!

I love how it looks like his friend's trying to grab him before he starts a fight. XD

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Windshare [2013-05-08 16:36:04 +0000 UTC]

Just amazing !

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RalphHorsley In reply to Windshare [2013-05-23 11:57:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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wrath9 [2012-11-04 19:34:06 +0000 UTC]

Impressive artwork.

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RalphHorsley In reply to wrath9 [2012-12-03 19:08:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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arcxont [2012-07-08 19:34:54 +0000 UTC]

Nice! ^_^

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RalphHorsley In reply to arcxont [2012-09-18 15:18:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Studiohq [2012-07-08 19:13:04 +0000 UTC]

you killed it....

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RalphHorsley In reply to Studiohq [2012-09-18 15:17:53 +0000 UTC]

great _ Thanks

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IsiloAranel [2012-01-10 02:04:51 +0000 UTC]

I love the details of the woman's dress and the Dark Elf's armor. Simply gorgeous.

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RalphHorsley In reply to IsiloAranel [2012-01-10 09:33:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Tavia-chan [2011-12-10 05:23:34 +0000 UTC]

Your art has been featured in my journal: [link]
I hope you do not mind.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Tavia-chan [2011-12-11 15:55:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Tavia-chan In reply to RalphHorsley [2011-12-11 16:11:41 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!~

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sevenofeleven [2011-11-15 11:59:26 +0000 UTC]

Looks great.

Thanks for describing how you set up the eyeleading.
Wish more people did that.

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RalphHorsley In reply to sevenofeleven [2011-11-17 12:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Glad the text is useful - Thanks

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NobleFiveJorge [2011-10-06 17:43:20 +0000 UTC]

That Dwarf looks really really happy... The Dark Elf does not.

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RalphHorsley In reply to NobleFiveJorge [2011-10-07 08:16:27 +0000 UTC]

true

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JackRellik [2011-08-16 14:12:26 +0000 UTC]

Honestly, I didn't even notice the beholder until I read your description. I originally thought the (I'm assuming) Eladrin Druid, as Eladrin are wont to do, started talking trash about the Drow, and the Drow, who seems to be a hexblade warlock from the looks of it, wasn't having any of it.

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RalphHorsley In reply to JackRellik [2011-09-05 18:11:16 +0000 UTC]

You're on target

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Zireael07 [2011-07-28 17:38:41 +0000 UTC]

I love the dark elf and the dwarf. Something bugs me about the third person.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Zireael07 [2011-09-05 18:18:13 +0000 UTC]

okay.

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FallingHard [2011-07-15 06:01:21 +0000 UTC]

dnd rule number something, dont piss off the drow, at least not in the tavern.

It goes unsaid but great work as always.

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RalphHorsley In reply to FallingHard [2011-09-05 18:25:36 +0000 UTC]

lol - thanks

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Adler-Man [2011-07-06 02:25:17 +0000 UTC]

this looks amazing, great work.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Adler-Man [2011-07-14 11:01:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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XerxesBlack [2011-07-05 20:10:39 +0000 UTC]

who wouldn't run from a beholder? he has nothing to be ashamed of... other than pissing one off. Either way this is an amazing piece. totally captures the feel of the situation and the attitudes of the characters.

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RalphHorsley In reply to XerxesBlack [2011-07-14 11:01:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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Ragnarok6664 [2011-06-29 19:00:12 +0000 UTC]

Oi..Just love the details here!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Ragnarok6664 [2011-09-05 18:28:45 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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IndioBlack619 [2011-06-16 16:03:49 +0000 UTC]

wow.... great job

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RalphHorsley In reply to IndioBlack619 [2011-06-18 08:21:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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draks [2011-04-10 02:51:38 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderfull!

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RalphHorsley In reply to draks [2011-04-11 11:23:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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draks In reply to RalphHorsley [2011-04-11 13:40:40 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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guicastro [2011-02-27 19:35:29 +0000 UTC]


Very very nice job!!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to guicastro [2011-03-06 18:47:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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solankiravi [2011-02-21 16:33:49 +0000 UTC]

Great work!

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RalphHorsley In reply to solankiravi [2011-03-06 18:46:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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solankiravi In reply to RalphHorsley [2011-03-07 01:51:12 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome

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Mitia-Arcturus [2011-02-20 16:44:00 +0000 UTC]

Hi ...Dear ... RalphHorsley ...!!!
Your Fantastic Art work
... Taunting Memory
is featured in Action-Portraits...!!!.... In One Word...MAGNIFICIENT...!!!
if you don't mind................................................."This is an invitation to Joint... Just in case if you are not in already ...!!!"
best regards.....................You're most welcome in Action-Portraits...!!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Mitia-Arcturus [2011-02-21 14:18:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Mitia-Arcturus In reply to RalphHorsley [2011-02-21 21:52:52 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome

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shampsL [2011-02-11 12:24:34 +0000 UTC]

drow *-*

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RalphHorsley In reply to shampsL [2011-03-06 18:35:05 +0000 UTC]

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Acoldwar [2011-01-19 05:07:58 +0000 UTC]

WOW!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Acoldwar [2011-01-28 09:55:57 +0000 UTC]

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Zeneth-Arc-Nightroad [2011-01-05 01:12:16 +0000 UTC]

My DnD Character is a Fire Giant with 6 levels of Dread Necromancer and 2 Levels of the Pale Master prestige class, and even he keeps his distance from beholders. Cept the baby one he has as a pet, but thats different.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Zeneth-Arc-Nightroad [2011-01-09 11:48:42 +0000 UTC]

lol - thanks

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Belazikkal [2010-12-31 14:16:51 +0000 UTC]

I've featured this here: [link]

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