As a gamer in the 21st century, even if you’ve never heard the name John Blanche before, you’ve still probably seen his art. Dark reds that are both jewel-like and discolored by smoke, bleak skin-like yellows that look like they are moldering away even as you look at them. For me, there’s a sense of ache, of things falling apart even as you stare at every lovingly sketched out detail. He was an artistic master who showed up at the right time, ended up in the right place, and then inspired a generation of artists and gamers alike.
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