What a gorgeus visual feast! Elmore's art really is that doorway you mentioned, those vibrant colors have this warm, inviting quality that pulls you right into those worlds. Its fascinating how his work became the defintive look of fantasy for an entire generation, kinda like how a scent or sound can instantly transport you back to a specific time and place in your childhood.
First thank you for a piece of the dragon hoard. That copy of Lord of the Rings is just gorgeous. I've loved getting a look at Elmore's work in this volume. I think we've all talked about it on other articles but for certain a generation his work is "Fantasy". The vibrant colors and scenes just pop of the page.
I have his two later volumes but missed out on this one as I didn't know about it in time and was gutted! My fave is the cleric healing her fallen comrade in the snow as pictured, the name escapes me as I write this. I have three small prints too for my "games roim" aka the dining room lol, the Red Box dragon cover art, Dragonlance companions sitting round a fire and the ine already mentioned. DnD was pretty much Larry's art for me. All four if the artists at the time were amazing and I am currently waiting for the similar volume by Jeff Easley to arrive via Kickstarter. Larry's Vol II is black and white onky and III highlights plus a few other things, so Vol I is definitely the one to have. A beautiful book indeed.
I LOVE that illustration, Alison! It's called "The Death of Sturm" and is in this volume. I just ran out of time taking photos and cleaning them up and didn't fit it in.
Haha...I may or may not have been one of the ~14 year old boys Larry says "fell in love" with Silvara thanks to that painting in the calendar. : P
I tried to divine it you were, UmbraSprite. My magic 8 ball states, "Signs point to yes". 😁
What a gorgeus visual feast! Elmore's art really is that doorway you mentioned, those vibrant colors have this warm, inviting quality that pulls you right into those worlds. Its fascinating how his work became the defintive look of fantasy for an entire generation, kinda like how a scent or sound can instantly transport you back to a specific time and place in your childhood.
"Visual feast" is such a good expression for this type of fantasy art!
Elmore had such a recognisable style and such high-effort output.
Truth.
Awesome article. Congrats to the winners if the last giveaway of 2025 🥳
Thank you Matthew! I appreciate you.
Man I just love Larry's art. Thanks for sharing this!
Absolutely, Landen! There is soooo much other great artwork in this volume (some pretty spicy!) Maybe I will share some more of them some day.
First thank you for a piece of the dragon hoard. That copy of Lord of the Rings is just gorgeous. I've loved getting a look at Elmore's work in this volume. I think we've all talked about it on other articles but for certain a generation his work is "Fantasy". The vibrant colors and scenes just pop of the page.
So true, Eric. I emailed you about your treasure hoard and will get it in your hands this week!
I have his two later volumes but missed out on this one as I didn't know about it in time and was gutted! My fave is the cleric healing her fallen comrade in the snow as pictured, the name escapes me as I write this. I have three small prints too for my "games roim" aka the dining room lol, the Red Box dragon cover art, Dragonlance companions sitting round a fire and the ine already mentioned. DnD was pretty much Larry's art for me. All four if the artists at the time were amazing and I am currently waiting for the similar volume by Jeff Easley to arrive via Kickstarter. Larry's Vol II is black and white onky and III highlights plus a few other things, so Vol I is definitely the one to have. A beautiful book indeed.
I LOVE that illustration, Alison! It's called "The Death of Sturm" and is in this volume. I just ran out of time taking photos and cleaning them up and didn't fit it in.
I actually purchased a signed print from Larry on his website a couple years back and it is AMAZING. Still in a tube until I make some time and funds to get it specially framed. https://larryelmore.com/store/DLDS/dragonlance--death-of-sturm
Your gaming room sounds amazing btw! Thank you for sharing.