GURPS artwork you like

~~combatmedic~~ · 06-29-2014, 12:26 AM

What it says on the tin.

Let's keep it positive and focus on stuff we like, not gripe about how such and such a book would have been vastly improved with this or that shift in art direction or illustrators.

I'll kick it off:

I really like a lot of the B&W interior illos in Witchworld and Riverworld, for 3E. I think the same artist did both of those. It's Larry MacDougal, right?

This guy:
http://larrymacdougallart.tumblr.com/

Captain Joy · 06-29-2014, 07:27 AM

The cover of the Classic Pyramid #28. My recollection is that at one point, it was going to the used for the GURPS Black Ops cover.

Grouchy Chris · 06-29-2014, 08:10 AM

GURPS Dragons. Not just the cover, but the whole book. I think Alex Fernandez's style really matched the subject well.

robkelk · 06-29-2014, 08:53 AM

I recall that Donna Barr did artwork for a few of the books. I think her style worked well in Swashbucklers.

Zarmonic · 06-29-2014, 11:23 AM

I really liked Dan Smith's artwork. I think a lot of it represents high - contrast black and white ink done right. I particularly liked his work in Cyberworld. I love the fact that you can tell that a lot of it are portraits of real people but placed in the sci-fi setting.

AOTA · 06-29-2014, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robkelk

I recall that Donna Barr did artwork for a few of the books. I think her style worked well in Swashbucklers.

She also did Callahan's Crosstime saloon.

Tyneras · 06-29-2014, 01:51 PM

I love GURPS' black and white illustrations in general, I can't pick a favorite!

mook · 06-29-2014, 05:46 PM

I really, really like the "fried runner" from GURPS 3rd Cyberpunk ... I've used a chunk of it as an avatar for longer than I can remember!

Runner-up: the dude in the flower print shirt having a drink with the insectoid alien on page 163 of "Characters."

Rocket Man · 06-29-2014, 06:47 PM

The cover of the first edition of Gurps Cliffhangers, especially the colors of the sky in the wilderness background.

Kuroshima · 06-30-2014, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grouchy Chris

GURPS Dragons. Not just the cover, but the whole book. I think Alex Fernandez's style really matched the subject well.

I wholeheartedly agree. It's my favorite GURPS book when it comes to art.

06-29-2014, 12:26 AM	#1
~~combatmedic~~ Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: a crooked, creaky manse built on a blasted heath	GURPS artwork you like What it says on the tin. Let's keep it positive and focus on stuff we like, not gripe about how such and such a book would have been vastly improved with this or that shift in art direction or illustrators. I'll kick it off: I really like a lot of the B&W interior illos in Witchworld and Riverworld, for 3E. I think the same artist did both of those. It's Larry MacDougal, right? This guy: http://larrymacdougallart.tumblr.com/

06-29-2014, 08:10 AM	#3
Grouchy Chris Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The City of Subdued Excitement	Re: GURPS artwork you like GURPS Dragons. Not just the cover, but the whole book. I think Alex Fernandez's style really matched the subject well. __________________ The GURPS Wiki has 581 articles and counting! My blog, mainly about GURPS. Last edited by Grouchy Chris; 06-29-2014 at 11:27 AM.

06-29-2014, 08:53 AM	#4
robkelk Untitled Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: between keyboard and chair	Re: GURPS artwork you like I recall that Donna Barr did artwork for a few of the books. I think her style worked well in *Swashbucklers*. __________________ Rob Kelk “Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts.” – Bernard Baruch, Deming (New Mexico) Headlight, 6 January 1950 No longer reading these forums regularly.

06-29-2014, 11:23 AM	#5
Zarmonic Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Seattle, WA	Re: GURPS artwork you like I really liked Dan Smith's artwork. I think a lot of it represents high - contrast black and white ink done right. I particularly liked his work in Cyberworld. I love the fact that you can tell that a lot of it are portraits of real people but placed in the sci-fi setting.

06-29-2014, 01:51 PM	#7
Tyneras Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA	Re: GURPS artwork you like I love GURPS' black and white illustrations in general, I can't pick a favorite!

06-29-2014, 07:27 AM	#2
Captain Joy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heartland, U.S.A.	Re: GURPS artwork you like The cover of the Classic Pyramid #28. My recollection is that at one point, it was going to the used for the *GURPS Black Ops* cover. __________________ my GURPS: Star Trek (TOS era) campaign Robin Laws roleplayer-type quiz Last edited by Captain Joy; 06-29-2014 at 07:37 AM. Reason: add Black Ops link

06-29-2014, 05:46 PM	#8
mook Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles	Re: GURPS artwork you like I really, really like the "fried runner" from GURPS 3rd Cyberpunk ... I've used a chunk of it as an avatar for longer than I can remember! Runner-up: the dude in the flower print shirt having a drink with the insectoid alien on page 163 of "Characters." __________________ How to Be a GURPS GM, author Game Geekery, Blog (GURPS combat examples, fillable PDF sheets, rules summaries, campaigns and one-shots, beginners' intro) GURPS Discord, unofficial hangout and real-time chat

06-29-2014, 06:47 PM	#9
Rocket Man Petitioner: Word of IN Filk Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Longmont, CO	Re: GURPS artwork you like The cover of the first edition of Gurps Cliffhangers, especially the colors of the sky in the wilderness background. __________________ “It's not railroading if you offer the PCs tickets and they stampede to the box office, waving their money. Metaphorically speaking” --Elizabeth McCoy, In Nomine Line Editor Author: "What Doesn't Kill Me Makes Me Stronger"