From the Artist
The Adventure Begins – 16×20, oil on panel.
This painting is interior artwork for the Ferryport Adventures.
The Goblins of Kaelnor Forest was my second published tabletop adventure for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game 1st Edition. It was meant to be the launch of a full adventure path, which sadly only got to the third adventure.
I wanted to capture the feeling of going into that first quest. The heroes are cautious, not knowing what lies ahead. I had some good sketches done, and then got some amazing advice from my uncle Robert Skotak, which was to add the light streaming out of the tower window. To me, that’s what really made this all come together.
In making fantasy art, my goal has always been one thing, capture the magic I felt when I first started reading Lord of the Rings. See the heroic adventure of my first sessions of Dungeons and Dragons. To capture just for a moment, that ephemeral magic of a fantasy realm.
More on the Art
The Adventure Begins: A Stunning and Immersive RPG Adventure Painting
The Adventure Begins is a piece of RPG adventure art created by Michael Bielaczyc, a renowned and award-winning fantasy artist. The piece depicts a scene of adventurers embarking on an epic quest in a mystical forest, where a gothic tower stands amidst the wilderness. It captures the essence of a classic RPG adventure, where heroes are ready to face unknown dangers and discover hidden secrets.
The artwork is painted in a realistic and detailed style, with a rich and vibrant color palette. The forest is filled with shades of green, brown, and yellow, creating a natural and organic contrast with the stone tower, which is monotone. The tower also hints at a mysterious and ancient history, as it seems to be part of a larger and forgotten civilization.
The heroes are the main focus of the artwork, as they are positioned in the center of the composition. They are dressed in armor and weapons, indicating their readiness and preparedness for the adventure. Their expressions and postures show a mix of anticipation, caution, and determination. They are also surrounded by ethereal light, which adds a touch of magic and wonder to the scene.
The artwork is not only visually stunning, but also emotionally engaging, as it invites the viewer to imagine the story behind the scene. Who are these heroes, and what is their mission? What secrets and mysteries lie within the tower and the forest? What challenges and rewards await them on their journey? The artwork stimulates the viewer’s curiosity and imagination, and creates a sense of immersion and involvement.
The Adventure Begins is a perfect example of RPG adventure art, as it showcases the artist’s skill and creativity, and also evokes the spirit and excitement of a RPG adventure. The artwork is a tribute to the genre of fantasy and RPG, which has inspired countless stories and games. The artwork is also a portal to a world of adventure and wonder, where anything is possible and legends are born.
About Michael Bielaczyc
Michael Bielaczyc has been working professionally in the art field since 2001 when he founded Aradani Studios with his brother Paul. Together they have exhibited across America selling both their artwork and costuming. He works in many mediums from oil paint to latex prosthetics, video to graphite.
In 2012, Michael started Lone Wanderer Entertainment with his long time friend Dane Clark Collins to publish books based in their dark fantasy world – Atheles. Since then he has authored 4 books and created the SagaBorn RPG system.
