This Month in D&D History, November 1982! 🎨
44 years ago this month, the legendary Keith Parkinson joined TSR, helping usher in a golden age of fantasy art!
And the story of how he got hired is pretty great.
Keith originally visited TSR looking for freelance work. Art Director Jim Roslof hinted that there might be a full time position available, but Keith missed the hint!
When he called back a few days later, the job had already been filled. Fortunately, another opening came up the very next day, and Keith was hired.
Just imagine how different the D&D art we grew up with might have been if that second opening hadn’t appeared.
I’m sure glad it did. Keith gave us some of the most unforgettable fantasy paintings of all time.