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Todd Lockwood

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Todd Lockwood is an American contemporary fantasy artist recognized for his detailed cover paintings and interior illustrations. He is best known for his extensive work with Wizards of the Coast, where his visual interpretations of dragons and characters became heavily associated with the third edition of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. Additionally, he provided cover art for numerous prominent fantasy authors, including R.

A. Salvatore, Margaret Weis, and Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series. Lockwood's artwork is designed to appeal to fantasy enthusiasts, utilizing dynamic lighting and realistic anatomy.

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What Dungeons & Dragons books feature Todd Lockwood's artwork?

Todd Lockwood has provided cover and interior art for numerous Dungeons & Dragons rulebooks, most notably the 3rd Edition Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide. His visual interpretations of chromatic and metallic dragons are considered iconic within the tabletop community.

Did Todd Lockwood illustrate the covers for the Wheel of Time series?

Yes, Lockwood painted new cover art for several later books in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series starting in 1999. He also created the cover illustrations for the prequel novel New Spring.

What role-playing games did Todd Lockwood work on in the 1990s?

Before his work with D&D, Lockwood was a prominent artist for TSR, Inc. and worked on the Forgotten Realms and Planescape campaign settings. He officially joined TSR in 1996 just before they were acquired by Wizards of the Coast.

Has Todd Lockwood won any major awards for his fantasy illustrations?

Yes, Lockwood has won multiple Chesley Awards from the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists (ASFA). He also received a Hugo Award nomination for Best Professional Artist in 2008.