#Sword and Sorcery Origins

[vestestafantasy]

Exploring The Evolution of Sword and Sorcery Genre

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[neon-ufo]

Song for August: Neon Knights by Black Sabbath

~~~ I got really into the sword & sorcery vibes lately so I decided that I wanted to paint August Lubi in the style of 70s pulp fantasy covers. Main inspiration for this was Michael Whelan (I pretty much directly referenced his green Elric cover for the raised arm)

This was challenging, but also incredibly fun! It was refreshing to work in such different way from my usual process! <:

[browsethestacks]

Asterix

Art by Bill Sienkiewicz

[caitmayart]

High fantasy concept... a tower that once held a huge battle, but everyone died at the same moment. Now, only the bravest adventurers dare enter to try to solve the mystery of what happened.

Hope yall like this one as much as I do!

[pen-and-page]

Thistle 🌿

[thehauntedrocket]

The Savage Sword Of Conan

Art by Frank Brunner

[comicartarchive]

Conan 1 by Mark Schultz

[thebristolboard]

Original painting by Ken Kelly from the cover of The Crystals of Mida (Jalav, Amazon Woman #1) by Sharon Green, 1982. I love that this cover flips the tired cliché of the woman on the ground, clinging to the hero.

[goblin-zac]

Wanted to make a character design for a potential Sword and Sorcery story I'd do after Star Chaser, cuz every Sci-Fi series needs a fantasy counterpart, I'm gonna name him Amon

[silencedminstrel]

(Art by Jan Ditlev via Artstation)

DARK PORTENT - THE DARKLIGHT SWORDSMAN CONFRONTING THE FIFTH ELEMENTAL LORD SAIF SHALKANATH

You are dealing in matters that you would as soon regret, Knight of New Haven! Your interference in my pursuit will but cost you dearly! But surely, this doesn't sound like any

Outlanders we've ever faced before, right? And you're worried about that right now, Master David? We--watch out! (Gasp) That was close...! Have you no idea whom you are

Facing? The one with powers far surpassing your puerile, insignificant pantheon? But ah, very well, Master D--what?! Amitabha, grant me strength! Huh, Master Feng Wan? Sorry

I'm late, you two...! You truly are ignorant as to what I can do to you and your world, aren't you? We shall meet again, soon...! (Sigh) Are you alright, Master Ma? Never better, Master David! But first, let us leave this vile place...!

[purrcelot]

Crysanta

[browsethestacks]

Red Sonja Record Jacket Cover (1976) by Frank Thorne

A 45 RPM record featuring "The Ballad of Red Sonja," a song by Mike and Sal Caputo, sung by nationally known singer Kurt Gresham to his own guitar accompaniment. Side two features 1970's Red Sonja artist Frank Thorne, portraying the She-Devil with a Sword in the words of her creator, Robert E. Howard. The back of the sleeve features a b&w photo of Thorne, Gresham, and Warren, DC and Marvel costumer & model Angelique Trouvere (in a Red Sonja costume) at the world premiere of the ballad, at Lily Langtry's Saloon & Eating Place in New Jersey!

[myrcenart]

Old Tower

[dariiy]

More of things from sketchbook, having lots of fun with art finally

[thehauntedrocket]

King Conan

Art by John Buscema

[comicartarchive]

Savage Sword of Conan 55 pin-up by Joe Jusko