I was very happy to get this assignment. The painting is for a Boardgame set in the world of Ravenloft, called Castle Ravenloft.
I already knew all about the original roleplaying game and was very familiar with the cover illustration from back then. My job was to do a more modern version, while still being true to the original mood.
I have attached a version showing a lot of the referanches I used during the process.
In the end I did not pose for the Count myself, but made the pose up from my head, since the photo I took had me looking completely like an idiot - as I am sure you can tell.