Toren Atkinson, Artist

Heartbroken to report that Jennell Jaquays has passed after a lengthy struggle. For those not steeped in the RPG community as I am, Jennell was a legend of D&D as far back as 1979 with Caverns of Thracia and other Judges Guild books. she pioneered 'Jaquaysing the dungeon' a design philosophy of creating a more dynamic, non-linear and organic experience for adventurers/players. I was lucky to have her as a client and provided 8 drawings for her Central Casting project. She was a great boss who provided a plethora of style reference and had virtually no notes on my submissions. She was also a wonderful artist! Never an easy time to do so, she transitioned in 2011. My heart goes out to Rebecca Heineman and thank you for keeping us all updated. I can see from my fb timeline that she will be missed by a tremendous number of people

Some of my ink and pencil illustrations for Kenneth Hite's Tour de Lovecraft 2 that are up for grabs

I had a fun time livestreaming lilac lachrymose lava children lamenting the loss of their luggage this morning. Lava children appeared on page 61 of the AD&D Fiend Folio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc9qBLkuToE

Kenku vs Khargra - 20 Minute Monster (Fiend Folio) Every week I draw one of the monsters from the 1981 D&D Fiend Folio, with a time limit of 20 minutes (more or less). Come to my twitch channel and watch the ...

Todays livestream

I've had a bunch of cancellations on my patreon lately. Which in this financial climate I understand. BUT if you get a kick out of or 20 minute monsters or my Overdue Who Review series I encourage you to sign on for $1 a month (or more). Or just buy some of my art too. Everything helps! except boots to the head. Link in comments

As procedurally generated images abound, publishers like The Danger Forge should be celebrated for supporting human artists! Just finished these two for their book Temple of the Serpent Queen!

Due to family oblation tomorrow's live stream will be delayed

starting now

Jermlaine Jousting 20 Minute Monster (Fiend Folio) Every week I draw one of the monsters from the 1981 D&D Fiend Folio, with a time limit of 20 minutes (more or less). Come to my twitch channel and watch the ...

Drawing is fun! Monty Python easter egg therein

Have a very wary Christmas all you miscreants and ne'er-do-wells! Here's a drawing of Krampus for you

Todays 20 minute monster - juniper jermlaine jousting for jars of jujubes. Apparently these critters were based on the 1972 movie Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. Now that I've actually read the entry in the Fiend Folio I kind of want to use them in a D&D adventure.

What it feels like to be attacked by an iron cobra! Today's 20 Minute Monster.

Sold more art! Original acrylic painting that was published as card art for a collectible card game from Alderac Entertainment Group called 7th Sea

Got these oversize pencil drawings professionally scanned this week

Happy to announce I sold a few drawings this week! go me!

I may not get to #6, we will see. In the meantime, these are for you! Harpy holidays!

Finally got a good scan of my pencil drawing used in the Call of Cthulhu RPG adventure Blood on the Tracks (Pagan Publishing)

Just some links to other social media https://mastodon.art/
https://bsky.app/profile/torenatkinson.bsky.social (5 invite codes available)
https://www.instagram.com/torenatkinsonartist/

today's 20 minute monster is: HOOK HORROR! adapting a scene from the D&D cartoon episode City at the Edge of Midnight

Coins in watercolor and ink, For Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay

For my birthday I recommend donating $1 a month to my Patreon. Yeah my birthday was in June but it's not too late! Think of it as buying my love.