A survivor of both Auburn University’s Fine Art school and White Wolf’s production intern program, Talon was the chief illustrator for the Ravenloft 3rd Edition Roleplaying Game and a regular in other Sword & Sorcery Studios projects as well as Mage The Awakening. He's also done work for West End Games (D6, Star Wars, TORG Revised), Wizards of the Coast (Legend of the 5 Rings CCG, Star Wars RPG website), Kenzer & Co. (Kingdoms of Kalamar, Knights of the Dinner Table), Green Ronin (Mutants & Masterminds and Freeport) as well as a host of other small-press RPG companies. And yes, that IS his real name.
Appearances Scheduled for 2026
DragonCon (Atlanta, GA, Sep 3-7) -Dealers' Room https://www.dragoncon.org
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are you open for commissions?
Hi there. I'm currently only accepting commissions in person at conventions as it takes me a year or more to get through them. My one and only appearance this year will be at DragonCon in Atlanta.
Q: Do you take commissions?
A: Yes, but only in person during convention appearances. Occasionally, I'll take some online, but generally only during special events like virtual cons. Note that by "commissions" I mean drawings done for individuals for private use, not professional jobs done for publication. See next question.
Q: I'd like to hire you for my RPG/Publication project. How do I contact you and how much do you charge?
A: I'm easy to get ahold of. Shoot me a private message here or by email at everwho@comcast.net. You can also use the contact page on my website, www.talonart.com. In the RPG industry, publishers determine their budget for art and generally have a set amount they pay illustrators, but if you don't, I'll be happy to discuss pay rates with you in private.
Q: Is your work for sale?
A: Most of it. There's a LOT, though, so I can't show it all here. If there's a piece you're interested in, send me a private message and we can discuss it. Prices generally range from $50 to a few hundred, depending on the piece in question.
Q: You used to work a lot of conventions, now it's down to one. Why?
A: Working conventions is difficult and expensive and I've had to drop most of them from my schedule over the years. Also, the only helper I have for any show other than DragonCon is my mother and her age-related ailments have made it nearly impossible for her to be involved in such a stressful and demanding activity. Thus, DragonCon remains my only regularly scheduled appearance.
Q: Can I sell NFTs of your work without your consent or knowledge?
A: NO! And, if you do, you're a bad person and should be ashamed of yourself.
Q: Can I alter your work, such as adding digital colors or changing it to fit my needs?
A: As long as it's for private use and you don't try to take credit for my work, sure go for it. You cannot, however, use my work for commercial purposes without my consent or, in the case of my professional work, the consent of the copyright holder.