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I picked a random image from the internet as a base reference and turned it into this DnD-style mage portrait. I customized her design, changed some of her features, and tried to give her more personality through the details. There are still many things in this painting I’d like to fix or polish, but sometimes it’s better to move on to the next piece and keep improving there. I worked on this mage painting between yesterday and today, and I’m happy to share the result. Feel free to share any thoughts or opinions you’d like.
I’m slowly getting deeper into the world of DnD. I have a great friend who explains many things to me, but I still find it hard to apply those ideas into concepts and designs. When it comes to decorating an illustration with objects or meaningful details, I’m often not sure what to add. But little by little, I’ll keep improving.

Hello! I'm a 2D game artist and I started creating characters for D&D :)

This is the character brief:

1. Character Description: "Vaelin, the Sentinel of Echoes"
Race/Class: Human (Reborn), Paladin of the Oath of Redemption / Warlock.

Visual Concept: A melancholic warrior wearing armor that appears to be in a state of transition between the solid and the ethereal.

The Armor: It is a mixture of cold iron plates, engraved with ancient runes, and organic growths that resemble black coral or charred bone sprouting from the cracks in the metal.

The Face: Half of his face is hidden by a cracked mask depicting a serene countenance; the eye has a faint glow. His youthful appearance is peaceful and melancholic, with ash-colored hair and bright blue eyes.

2. Composition and Aesthetics

Pose: A pose of "vigilant rest." Vaelin should be leaning on his sword (a long, blunt-tipped sword, heavily notched), positioned in front of him. The heavy cloak, made of faded crimson velvet, should drape over part of his silhouette.

Lighting: A dim, muted atmosphere. A soft overhead light source (moonlight or soul magic) should highlight the metallic textures, leaving the rest in soft, atmospheric shadows.

Color Palette: A predominance of metallic grays, matte blacks, and the contrast between the muted crimson of the cloak

1. Additional Elements and Technical Details
   

The Weapon: "Silent Calamity." It is not a gleaming sword; it is an old iron tool with faint glimmers that suggest it can still be used as a sword.
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Setting: The ground should be covered in ash and small white flowers growing among the barren soil.

Required Style: Semi-realistic. I highly value material rendering: metal should feel heavy, fabric should look aged, and smoke should have both fluidity and density.

4. Expected Deliverables

1. Final Illustration: High-resolution file (300 DPI) suitable for A3 printing.

Some things were modified along the way from the original brief

I would like to read your thoughts :)

So yesterday we were dealing with a Nereid and one of it traits is to be pretty much invisible in water. So we ended up play a small game of battleship to surface it. Since I'm a Ranger, I planned to use hunter's mark on it if we could surface it just incase it decided to go back under again so we could find it easier

My DM said that this would be difficult since hunter's mark needed sight and if it went under/became invisible again, it wouldn't work. For me it didn't make much sense since HM is a magical mark on a creature which would allow me to be able to sense/know where it would be if it hid/ran(advantage of perception/survival checks).

Am I misunderstanding this spell or is this just a different view my DM has on it?

Pathind 1E

A close friend an incrediably talented artist by the name Stefen Ristic dis this incrediably peice of my charafter. A Boundblade tiefling of the motherless variety. Hes there is a mask for a good reason.

THIS IS THE PIECE THE ARTIST DID'T LIKE. "I messaged me and was like this current is not good enough. "I'm starting over sorry it's going on the direction to better what everything to properly catchbher."

So I have much more art for my characters I will be posting. Let me know any duqestions.

My newest DnD character for a new campaign, La Tigresa Infierna. She is a fire genasai Luchadora Ruda who is a bit of a hot head but brings a fair punch to the group. Born to nobility in the City of Brass but eventually fell in love with traveling fae circus groups that brought wrestling shows across the planes.

Being a bit of a rough tomboy, always spoiling for a fight but finding that a rather tough life outside traveling merchants who would perhaps overstay their hospitality at local taverns. This stage show opened her eyes to a new potential way she could prove her strength and escape the doldrums of life in the city.

However, after years of traveling with the troupe, she found herself stuck. Not able to best some of the old legendary hands despite her best efforts, she wanted to find a way to better herself, to become better than those who she could never beat. That is why she one day decided to leave the troupe after one of their shows on faerun, choosing to take time to find her own way before hopefully coming back stronger than ever.

* The character idea was to find a way to kind of make a luchadora work but I felt that by separating it down to its routes of kind of a performance was the best way to kind of make it work and introduce something exotic without pushing too far against the conventions of the setting. I am excited to see where she goes and how she actually grows.

Art by me, trying to practice getting better but rarely find the time so a lot of experimentation.

Commissions open! This piece is a recent commission I completed for a close friend’s upcoming campaign. They wanted to give the party a clear visual sense of the atmosphere and scale of the new region they are traveling toward. The setting features a unique blend of high-fantasy architecture and rugged terrain, designed to evoke a sense of ancient history and mystery.

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Technically, this was a multi-step process. I built the foundation and render in Blender 3D, focusing on the vast scale and atmospheric depth. Once the render was complete, I moved into Photoshop for extensive touch-ups, color grading, and adding fine-grain details to give it that "lived-in" feel. I’m really happy with how the lighting turned out, especially the way it highlights the scale of the environment compared to a standard adventuring party. I'd love to hear what you guys think of the composition! (No AI Ever)

Did this for a client recently! Here’s some info about the characters

Drow Warlock: Cold, calculating, and always three steps ahead. Speaks little, observes everything, and treats every interaction like a quiet negotiation.

Dwarf Ranger: Gruff but dependable, with a dry sense of humor. His bond with his monkey companion is stronger than most friendships.

Human Cleric: Compassionate and devout, guided by faith and a deep desire to help others. A calming presence who sees the good in people and offers hope in dark times.

Half-Elf Rogue: Witty, guarded, and sharp-tongued. Keeps emotional distance but fiercely loyal once trust is earned.

Human Barbarian: Bold, fearless, and driven by instinct. Thrives in chaos, with a competitive streak and a surprisingly warm heart beneath it.

Tiefling Bard: Charismatic and mischievous, always performing—even in battle. Loves attention, but hides deeper insecurities behind charm.

It is universally agreed that poison is the worst damge type. But if there is the worst does that mean that there is the best?

I've always wanted to change the elements of certain spells and exploit monster vulnerabilities, so I decided to play a scrivener wizard because of their level 2 feature that does just that. One thing I hope to do is convert fireball to bludgeoning damage and just call it "ball". For the design, I really liked the ornate masks and helmets of the Xaryxian military, so to have an excuse to wear them, I made my PC be an astral elf. I'm not really sure yet on why she wants to go against her own people's empire, but I'll figure it out before the first session starts... hopefully.

so a friend introduced me to table ambience a while back and honestly it made such a difference during sessions. he told me about syrinscape and i looked it up but couldn't believe it was $20 a month for something most of us use maybe once or twice a month at best

asked about it here a few weeks back and most of you said the same thing — cool concept but hard to justify paying monthly for it. some of you mentioned using youtube as a free alternative which i tried but it became this whole thing where i'm searching for every individual sound mid session and half the time it doesn't even sound right and kills the immersion completely

so i have a cs background and decided to just build something myself

just launched an offline soundboard app for DMs on the app store. the tavern pack is completely free so you can actually try it before spending anything. additional packs are one time purchases not monthly. no subscription. works completely offline

happy to answer any questions and if anyone wants the name just dm me