Dungeons and Dragons for Gygax
Here's my piece for the:
Tribute to Gygax
a group exhibition celebrating the memory of Gary Gygax
and his creation of Dungeons and Dragons.
Aug. 23rd - Sept. 27th
Opening Reception
Sat. August 23rd 2008
7pm
Titmouse Studios
6616 Lexington Ave.
Hollywood, CA. 90038
"Leave My Uni Alone!"
Acrylic on Wood
9"x 12"
I know when people think Gygax or D & D they think of the Role Playing Game, but I always think of the cartoon. I was always a GURPS kinda guy.
I used to watch this cartoon religiously every Saturday. I loved it and could recall whole episodes, but why? I remembered the music and BGs being kinda of creepy, but it feel like that was quite it, so I watched an episode to find out why it made such a big impression on me. I was super surprised by how depressing it was! (go to 03:57) Those poor kids were pulled from their world. Sure they got cool weapons, but their whole lives were just chasing this "portal" home and dealing with a little dwarf who wouldn't tell them which way to go home but give them riddles!
Maybe that's why it made such a big impression...
Here's a close up:
I was thinking about doing another cut out piece, but I really felt like spending more time on painting and less on woodworking.
![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2779670643_d61ba482bb_o.jpg)
Well, that's the last piece for now! Fwew!
Tribute to Gygax
a group exhibition celebrating the memory of Gary Gygax
and his creation of Dungeons and Dragons.
Aug. 23rd - Sept. 27th
Opening Reception
Sat. August 23rd 2008
7pm
Titmouse Studios
6616 Lexington Ave.
Hollywood, CA. 90038
![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2780527282_265010053e_o.jpg)
Acrylic on Wood
9"x 12"
I know when people think Gygax or D & D they think of the Role Playing Game, but I always think of the cartoon. I was always a GURPS kinda guy.
I used to watch this cartoon religiously every Saturday. I loved it and could recall whole episodes, but why? I remembered the music and BGs being kinda of creepy, but it feel like that was quite it, so I watched an episode to find out why it made such a big impression on me. I was super surprised by how depressing it was! (go to 03:57) Those poor kids were pulled from their world. Sure they got cool weapons, but their whole lives were just chasing this "portal" home and dealing with a little dwarf who wouldn't tell them which way to go home but give them riddles!
Maybe that's why it made such a big impression...
Here's a close up:
![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2780526930_c010e76d9d_o.jpg)
![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2779670643_d61ba482bb_o.jpg)
Well, that's the last piece for now! Fwew!
Labels: Dungeons and Dragons, Gygax, Paintings