Erol Otus’ art on early Dungeons & Dragons product is iconic. Like many of the standout artists who worked on the game during this time, it was because Otus had a unique style. Otus’ long lither figures, smooth skin and cosmic craziness evoke other-worldliness. His style here was not the standard high fantasy, it was dark and esoteric. Taking game elements in fantasy directions that player’s and DMs would have hard time conceiving on their own.
Erol Otus – Dungeons & Dragons Artist
Erol Otus – Dungeons & Dragons Artist
Erol Otus – Dungeons & Dragons Artist
Erol Otus’ art on early Dungeons & Dragons product is iconic. Like many of the standout artists who worked on the game during this time, it was because Otus had a unique style. Otus’ long lither figures, smooth skin and cosmic craziness evoke other-worldliness. His style here was not the standard high fantasy, it was dark and esoteric. Taking game elements in fantasy directions that player’s and DMs would have hard time conceiving on their own.