We just got our copies of EXPOSÉ 7 from Ballistic Publishing.
SOE has more selected for publication in this international digital art annual than any other game company!
The number of pieces selected has more than doubled from last year’s volume.
There were ten pieces chosen that were created for Legends of Norrath (including one that received the Award of Excellence in the Fantasy Femmes category); and three from PoxNora.
The chosen entries were:
From Legends of Norrath:
Lyrirae Oakwynd – Michael C. Hayes, Art Director: R. Chamberlain (Award of Excellence)
Crested Mistmore Shield – Steve Argyle, Art Director: D. Herring
Bayle – Derek Herring, Art Director: R. Chamberlain
Dagda Icefury – Derek Herring
Favor of the Dead – Derek Herring, Art Director: R. Chamberlain
Firebolt – Derek Herring, Art Director: R. Chamberlain
The Forest Guardians – Graciano Lucas, Art Director R. Chamberlain
Thythus – Lius Lasahido, Art Director: R. Chamberlain
Optocolypse – Kerem Beyit, Art Director: R. Chamberlain
One Way to Settle – Ray Toh, Art Director: R. Chamberlain
From PoxNora:
Master Axeman – Bryan Rypkowski
Siege Monger – Jakob Kaspar, Art Director: Bryan Rypkowski
Eager Cyclops – Bryan Rypkowski
In addition, SOE was well represented with five pieces selected for Exotique 4, the international digital annual for character art
The chosen entries were:
From Legends of Norrath:
Legacy of Thorn – Derek Herring
Chant of Flame – Kieran Yanner, Art Director: D. Herring
Cyndra – Thomas Sincich, Art Director: R. Chamberlain
Battle of Kithicor – Steve Argyle, Art Directors: D. Herring, R. Chamberlain
Neriak Brawler – Dante Fuget, Art Director: R. Chamberlain



Congratulations!
I love the Fantasy Femmes. In particular the six pieces at the bottom of the page. The color palettes are glorious.
By: Terry Redfield on June 17, 2009
at 2:21 am
Beautiful work!! Grats on the accolades.
*hugs*
Geth
By: Gethani on June 17, 2009
at 8:03 pm
Congratulations to you and your wonderful artists!
By: Lisa ganem on June 18, 2009
at 4:09 pm
Congratulations on the recognition! The quality of SOE artwork has always been at the forefront of the video game industry.
I’d love to see more from these artists. Do any of them have public art portfolios available for fans to peruse?
By: Lin D. on June 22, 2009
at 9:18 pm