In the Diablo III Reaper of Souls Fan Art Contest, we asked you to join the crusade against death itself by portraying the Heroes of Sanctuary or Malthael preparing for their coming conflict. Christian Lichtner, Art Director of Diablo III, reviewed and considered each of the twenty-five semi-finalists and picked three winners who best prepared their Diablo characters.
Read Christian's comments on each winning artwork below, and check out the winning deviations for yourself! Each winner is taking home some amazing prizes, and the grand prize winner will get a two-night trip to Blizzard Headquarters in Irvine, California! Congratulations winners, and thank you to everyone who participated!
Kuzinskiy has won
- A 2 night trip to Blizzard HQ in Irvine, CA to meet the artists and developers of Diablo III
- A framed print of the 1st place entry signed to the artist by the Diablo III Creative Team
- $5,000 USD
- Signed boxed copy of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Collector's Edition
- 8,000 deviantART Points
- 1-year Premium Membership to deviantART.com
The composition of this piece powerfully illustrates the strength of the Barbarian, at the same time the execution of the lighting and mood really sets this piece apart! Every little detail cleverly tells a story, while focusing on the epic quest the Barbarian is about to embark upon!
TheRafa has won
- A framed print of the 2nd place entry signed to the artist by the Diablo III Creative Team
- $3,000 USD
- Signed boxed copy of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Collector's Edition
- 4,000 deviantART Points
- 6-month Premium Membership to deviantART.com
Judge's Comments
This piece has such a strong overall visual impact and mood, and strikingly captures the cusp of an epic battle about to be waged between the forces of good versus evil! Both the composition and focal area give this piece such presence!
nixell has won
- A framed print of the 3rd place entry signed to the artist by the Diablo III Creative Team
- $1,000 USD
- Signed boxed copy of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Collector's Edition
- 4,000 deviantART Points
- 6-month Premium Membership to deviantART.com
Judge's Comments
This painting really gives such a powerful sense of the Monk's history and character. The lighting is beautifully executed and reinforces the focal area to capture a moment in time, with so many great little design touches throughout!
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