HOME | DD

ABD-illustrates — DnD portrait: High Hopes Low Rolls! [SPEEDPAINT]

#characterdesign #dungeons #dndpainting #dnd #dragons
Published: 2018-08-27 17:33:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 93996; Favourites: 3335; Downloads: 0
Redirect to original
Description

Digital portrait of the mighty band of adventurers from the DnD campaign I play in: “High Hopes Low Rolls”!

This piece is by far the biggest I’ve ever worked on, featuring ten fully-painted characters and taking over 20 hours to complete. I had so much fun putting this picture together though as this is a project I’ve wanted to finish for ages!

As always, any and all feedback would be very much appreciated, love to hear what you think!

(DON'T EDIT/REPOST TO OTHER SITES!)



CHECK OUT THE INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERS: www.deviantart.com/abd-illustr…

SPEEDPAINT LINK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t416p8…

Related content
Comments: 87

Khornez [2021-08-01 20:59:08 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

TomboyJessie13 [2021-07-02 21:59:56 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Carkalicious [2021-02-03 13:48:33 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Nubicat [2020-07-22 03:18:12 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

LokiLolita [2020-07-09 12:35:45 +0000 UTC]

👍: 1 ⏩: 0

rrcgwlaafadad [2020-05-18 22:41:11 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

SDrakesArt [2020-01-26 15:45:11 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

BluestarMudwing [2019-10-23 00:39:12 +0000 UTC]

I love this piece so much! Could I maybe use this (crediting you, of course) to advertise my school’s DND group?

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Lillithielle [2019-09-16 09:37:03 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

KatKawai [2019-08-20 07:02:44 +0000 UTC]

I love it! I found you from Youtube because I been trying to teach my self to do better at digital art<3 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

LogosandPathos [2019-07-27 05:41:50 +0000 UTC]

Amazing job and thanks for the tips on coloring/rim light useage. Love your art style!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

RubyandJade [2019-07-23 18:22:03 +0000 UTC]

You did an amazing job with the composition of this piece. The characters all have dynamic poses that show their personality and they still fit together well while sharing the spotlight.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Bluegreywolf [2019-06-21 00:24:05 +0000 UTC]

Great work it does capture all the DnD High Hopes group.  Have you ever considered doing a comic book using these characters?  I think you could tell the adventure in an illustrated format, and then add in maps of the current adventure, NPC's with their stats, and anything interesting that happened to your group.  With your skills this would be an awesome work.  Just a thought.  Keep on drawing.  Thanks for sharing all your cool works of art. 

👍: 1 ⏩: 0

DragonDreamsYH [2019-06-01 21:32:14 +0000 UTC]

can we talk about that gay look Paddy and Malark are giving eachother

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

SomeKindaSpy In reply to DragonDreamsYH [2019-08-14 06:15:44 +0000 UTC]

ikr?

👍: 1 ⏩: 0

GreeasTheGreenOne [2019-05-31 10:09:25 +0000 UTC]

This is the thing that ultimately convinced me to invite some friends and start to play my first ever campaign like two weeks ago! Before that i was too afraid to even try lol

Thank you so very much!!

👍: 1 ⏩: 0

DreamOfFire [2019-04-22 03:49:20 +0000 UTC]

That speedpaint you did was hypnotic! Amazing work! I love your style! I loved hearing about the characters, too!

👍: 1 ⏩: 0

Darinae [2019-04-17 13:26:01 +0000 UTC]

Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes



Honestly first thing that came to my mind the first time I saw that name.
Its an awesome piece of art !

👍: 1 ⏩: 1

RedTheDeadGoat In reply to Darinae [2019-05-29 18:42:27 +0000 UTC]

XD oml so true

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Crecentspirit [2019-03-26 03:57:08 +0000 UTC]

 love this so much and watching the speedpaint inspired me to create my own oc even though i'm not part of a D&D party (however  have similar games)

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

BlueStarGazer4 [2019-02-19 03:43:23 +0000 UTC]

its amazing, the way all the different characters come together is great

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

hottopic3 [2019-02-13 03:48:11 +0000 UTC]

Is it weird that I ship Paddy and Malark? XD

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Xohadarc In reply to hottopic3 [2019-06-27 10:13:54 +0000 UTC]

Rogue x Rogue sounds potentially dangerous
Many non-consensual stabbings   

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

IS831fan9 [2019-02-03 02:04:38 +0000 UTC]

This piece is absolutely breathtaking! I'm currently DMing my own campaign right now, creatively titled The 7 Deadly Seas, and I'd love to do a drawing for my party!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Techno-Drawer [2019-01-05 03:20:47 +0000 UTC]

I love the small bit of story you gave us for Nagar. Personally, I think that is a wonderful way to honor your fallen comrades, a tattoo. It makes their story live on. I also like how you did full pictures for each of the characters as well! That was very interesting to see actually! I just love your art and your style. 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

HetaTrash101 [2019-01-02 23:12:05 +0000 UTC]

what brushed did you use

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

ziginz [2018-12-22 10:48:05 +0000 UTC]

What a fun bunch of kids. I love you guys. 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

BibiImperata [2018-12-15 18:57:40 +0000 UTC]

I would love it as a background for my phone or a wallpaper for my room! I have seen the speedpaint on YouTube and fell in love with that masterpiece 😍 10/10

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

SLinnemannArt [2018-12-15 12:53:52 +0000 UTC]

How does it works for you guys with 8 players? 
The most players I been in a group is 5, and its just seems like when we are not fighting, its not all that get a voice. 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

ccrii [2018-12-11 20:57:45 +0000 UTC]

OmL that looks freaking fabulous I luv t hiS

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Littlerubyredrose [2018-11-27 00:08:00 +0000 UTC]

This art is beautiful, even the process in the video was just nice, I love all the characters, hope you get to have more fun in High Hopes. 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Marshmellowchan479 [2018-11-03 03:51:08 +0000 UTC]

10/10 would have as wallpaper

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

JekkBenavu [2018-10-02 06:35:21 +0000 UTC]

I made a Deviant Art just to follow you, because as soon as I found your art you become my favourite artist and I support and love all that you create. it's beautiful and unique and I love it. 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

MysticScriber [2018-09-26 03:35:51 +0000 UTC]

I saw your video. I love your art style, it's inspiring!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

DelaneyAlden7 [2018-09-22 21:47:34 +0000 UTC]

Omg your awesome

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Twlightlion [2018-09-14 07:12:00 +0000 UTC]

I love your work, I hope that you can continue to make all of story come live and remember to keep on adventuring High Hopes!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

RaeChan13 [2018-09-14 00:46:41 +0000 UTC]

Mna this is so amazing. I really wish you would make this into a manga that would be a fun read. I loved hearing the story when you talked about it on the speedpaint. 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

BendroRodrigo [2018-09-08 18:14:00 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work!

Watched your speedpaint video and loved it!   I agree, dragonborn are a pain to draw sometimes!  I drew my wifes dragonborn sorc and I swear I thought I was going to pull my hair out at times.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

phiemura [2018-09-05 19:14:52 +0000 UTC]

Love this and the speed paint video! Thanks so much! Please keep on doing these kinds of projects.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Nickferreira [2018-09-05 18:21:23 +0000 UTC]

Ho man! I wanna play this game so much but i think this don't have in Brasil

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Kyu-Maru [2018-09-04 23:26:03 +0000 UTC]

Supoer awesome dude X3 jijiji 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

EmberNekodemon [2018-09-04 23:17:18 +0000 UTC]

Watching the speedpaint gave me a motivation boost to draw my past DnD characters, but it also made me want to play DnD and I currently have no way to do that unless there's some online DnD players out there  There's something about watching people draw DnD related things that brings me joy.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

marioreis [2018-09-04 19:19:41 +0000 UTC]

I ship Malark with Paddock so hard now

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

ShadowAstrea [2018-09-03 21:28:11 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful, your art is so lovely! I have been playing DnD for a year and I really love all the creativity in the whole..scheme...?...I don't know...It's a really good way to get your imagination running, I love DnD  its a good way to connect with others..Anyways...I love your art...the designs are facinating...

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

KathGray [2018-09-02 21:46:19 +0000 UTC]

OMG, I LOVE THIS!
This makes me feel like playing again! ;^;

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

JadeiteDragon [2018-09-02 11:39:39 +0000 UTC]

It's awesome! Would you mind if I reference it for a color palette?

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

HulaGiraffe [2018-09-02 01:02:52 +0000 UTC]

I love this ❤

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

gabriellabalagna [2018-09-02 00:50:59 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

SevereHercules [2018-08-31 13:26:27 +0000 UTC]

How does one get into DnD?? I've been interested for ages but never found a way into it? 

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

floofthedestroyer In reply to SevereHercules [2018-08-31 14:50:51 +0000 UTC]

if you look around, i know there are a lot of online campaigns/groups with multiple or rotating campaigns that you can join pretty easily,
 and depending on where you live, there is also a surprising amount of places that have locally run campaigns. You've just got to ask around. Bookstores and board-game stores are good places to start. 
You could even just get a couple of your friends together and use pdf versions of the player's handbook and other stuff to start out. (On discord, there's this really useful bot called avrae? it can roll all the dice you'd need digitally, and has all the spells from the 5e handbook) 
i hope this helps!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0


| Next =>