The art is what drove the imagination for me with TSR's early material. I even like the mid-seventies stuff accomplished by individuals having no business making art work but the imagination of the game is still obvious.  My vote goes to Jeff Dee.  I like all of his early D&D stuff. His style, to me, typifies the energy and imagination of the game. I do think the dudes clothing in the artwork is a little too tight for comfort (gay?). I sure as hell wouldn't wear tight shorts if I was about to do mortal battle with zombies.  I chased him around the internet to see if he had any stuff for sale. It seems as though he is still involved in fantasy game systems and agnostic organizations actively involved against religious fanatics. Unfortunately he says he lost all of his art at TSR in Geneva in those early years. I understand a lot of work was stolen and trashed those days.  Adam

Larry Elmore all the way! All of the box sets have great artwork. I can't believe Larry recently sold his original paiting of the Master Box Set. If only I had know earlier! Oh well, that's collecting for ya!

Jeff Dee is one of my faves, along with Trampier, but my all-time vote goes to Erol Otus.  I really like his odd-ball style, with the strange perspectives and dreamy landscapes.  Even the funky boots have grown on me... or perhaps it's just nostalgia.  

To add to the above post --  Fred's website is Index of / -- lots of goodies to look at! And Fred is selling all of his remaining original paintings, in case anyone is interested.  Pat

Allan --  Nope, no luck with Mr. Sutherland. And actually, believe it or not, I sold off all my vintage TSR art last spring, including my Roslof and Willingham cover paintings . . . . It was hard to do, but I got an unbelievably great deal on an 11 x 14 Frazetta oil and I needed the cash.  How has your collection been going?   Pat

Actually, you might be surprised . . . . I've purchased a pretty sizeable percentage of the pieces in my collection for less than some of the rarer modules are selling for. I guarantee you that you could get a great Fred Fields painting for less than the cost of a mint ST-1 . . . .   Pat

I have a couple of Fred Fields paintings, but they're not for sale. Far and away the best place to get Fred's art is from Fred. Just email him at [email protected] and ask any questions you may have -- he'll respond.  Pat

Well, you probably wouldn't have a great deal of luck snagging a painting that has already been sold. However, Fred still has a pretty sizeable chunk of the work he did for TSR, any of which he would be happy to sell you.   If you really want something that Fred doesn't have any more, let me know -- I may at least know who has it.   Pat