D&D art directors periodically commission batches of “spot” illustrations, their purpose being to fill holes in books. This lovely spot illo, commissioned by Kate Irwin and created by @olgadrebas.bsky.social in 2021, found a home in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide. #dnd - ThreadSky

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chrisperkinsdnd.bsky.social • 126 days ago

D&D art directors periodically commission batches of “spot” illustrations, their purpose being to fill holes in books. This lovely spot illo, commissioned by Kate Irwin and created by @olgadrebas.bsky.social in 2021, found a home in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide. #dnd

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fathermalecus.bsky.social•126 days ago

I love spot illustrations, from the elaborate such as this to the generic monochrome. Placing them about a book is an art in itself and (when done well) really helps break up what could otherwise be a monolithic block of text. It also makes it easier to find specific spots later on from memory.

tomedunn.bsky.social•126 days ago

The same thing we do every night Pinky ...

marksorrell105.bsky.social•125 days ago

That's so lovely!

olgadrebas.bsky.social•126 days ago

Thank you so much Chris! Im so happy this one saw the light of day! I bet the mouse is not so simple as it seems xD Maybe someone casted a Polymorph... who knows!