RIP Russ Nicholson

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Posted by Ghul
5/17/2023 2:41 pm
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RIP, Russ Nicholson. As a young man, I marveled at Russ' art in the AD&D Fiend Folio and elsewhere. As a publisher, I had the honor to work with him. He did 19 illustrations for Astonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea, and they were all incredible. Pictured here is one of my favorites. I'll always cherish having had the opportunity to work with him. He was a kind man and a gentle soul. ~Jeff T.



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Posted by measuredrums
5/17/2023 2:51 pm
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Really sad news Jeff ... Have loved Russ's work, as you, since the Fiend Folio and the work he did for Games Workshop in the early days for White Dwarf, Warhammer Fantasy Battle and Roleplay ... He had a very unique style that was immediately identifiable as Russ Nicholson ... I started a tribute to him over on the Hyperborea Discord.

 
Posted by rhialto
5/17/2023 7:41 pm
#3

Ghul wrote:

He was a kind man and a gentle soul. ~Jeff T.

Aside from his art bringing joy and imaginative inspiration, those are words that cheer too.
 


"It is all very well to point out that the man lacks facility; as he asserts, sheer force can overpower sophistication."
Jack Vance, Rhialto the Marvellous
 
Posted by Caveman
5/18/2023 5:17 am
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Posted by BlackKnight
5/29/2023 7:13 pm
#5

Sad news...
 


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Older than Dirt, Crusty, and set in my ways. Been playing TTRPGs for over 45 years...
 


 
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