Sierra Artist Revisits Sketch 25 Years Later

Artist Andy Hoyos' very first fantasy assignment as art director for Sierra's King’s Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder! (1990) was the spooky Witch's House within Serenia's Dark Forest. Yet for the artist, the piece left something to be desired. Now -- 25 years later -- in an exclusive partnership with VGA Gallery, Hoyos has revisited his original concept in a spirit of fun and unbridled imagination, and at long last has completed his original concept. Compare the original sketch and painting (below) with the fantastic new painting (above). The piece underscores the prominent role game artists play in shaping the gamer's experience. It begs the question of when is a work of art complete? And how would games be different if artistsrevisited a title years later? It is also a charming and indulgent work of high fantasy that is both nostalgic as a recognizable scene from King's Quest V and emblematic of the spirit of Sierra living on today.   Read more....