Ossi Hiekkala
@ossihiekkala.bsky.social
Illustrator, Staff Artist at Chaosium Inc. Only art, RPG's, Boardgames, and other positive stuff. No AI.
RIP Drew Struzan. Masters like him are now an extinct species. The whole movie poster art form is dead.
October 15, 2025 at 4:31 AM
RIP Drew Struzan. Masters like him are now an extinct species. The whole movie poster art form is dead.
Sounds like Doc Savage.
September 6, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Sounds like Doc Savage.
Also, if the gameplay is designed to utilize these kind of materials, it becomes harder for me to use the RAW, as these days there are not many opportunities for me to play in meat space, and I don't much care for VTT.
August 10, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Also, if the gameplay is designed to utilize these kind of materials, it becomes harder for me to use the RAW, as these days there are not many opportunities for me to play in meat space, and I don't much care for VTT.
Just out of curiosity I ordered Free Leagues Twilight 2000. It's a bloody heavy box. I had the 2nd ed back in the day and played it few times. But ever since it went out of date I didn't bother. Besides I got older and lost my interest all the military shit (having been in the army helped even more)
August 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Just out of curiosity I ordered Free Leagues Twilight 2000. It's a bloody heavy box. I had the 2nd ed back in the day and played it few times. But ever since it went out of date I didn't bother. Besides I got older and lost my interest all the military shit (having been in the army helped even more)
It's nice to wake up to notice the book I was involved in has won a silver medal! Chaosium's Lands of RuneQuest: Dragon Pass has won the second price in 2025 Ennie Awards - Best Setting! As my name is on the cover, I unscrupulously ride the same wave. Congrats everyone!
August 2, 2025 at 6:32 AM
It's nice to wake up to notice the book I was involved in has won a silver medal! Chaosium's Lands of RuneQuest: Dragon Pass has won the second price in 2025 Ennie Awards - Best Setting! As my name is on the cover, I unscrupulously ride the same wave. Congrats everyone!
QRP with your dark art.
July 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
QRP with your dark art.
It's for his one. It's top of my desk framed, looking at it right now.
July 18, 2025 at 6:09 AM
It's for his one. It's top of my desk framed, looking at it right now.
Here's a couple of interesting comments I found, criticizing the Age of Vikings RPG cover I made. I personally do not mind my works being criticized, everybody has right for their own taste and opinion, but I want to comment some things here.
July 17, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Here's a couple of interesting comments I found, criticizing the Age of Vikings RPG cover I made. I personally do not mind my works being criticized, everybody has right for their own taste and opinion, but I want to comment some things here.
25 years ago I thought Japanese Enka being annoying to listen. Stupid young fool I was. Now I sit dressed in jinbei listening to an Enka playlist and think how enjoyable music it is. I am truly turning to an ojisan.
July 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
25 years ago I thought Japanese Enka being annoying to listen. Stupid young fool I was. Now I sit dressed in jinbei listening to an Enka playlist and think how enjoyable music it is. I am truly turning to an ojisan.
Received these today. I have been listening to @stuhorvath.com 's podcast for years, so I was expecting this book to be good. But I was wrong. It is much better. You could say it is an essential read for anyone interested in RPGs. The other one is a killer jazz album by Ryo Fukui, Scenery.
July 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Received these today. I have been listening to @stuhorvath.com 's podcast for years, so I was expecting this book to be good. But I was wrong. It is much better. You could say it is an essential read for anyone interested in RPGs. The other one is a killer jazz album by Ryo Fukui, Scenery.
I'd forgotten that I bought this brilliant murder hobo T-shirt in Japan 25 years ago. I found it while going through my old clothes.
June 28, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I'd forgotten that I bought this brilliant murder hobo T-shirt in Japan 25 years ago. I found it while going through my old clothes.
He didn't like how his military parade was welcomed. That's not the way a great military genius should be treated. He wanted his triumph without a war. So he needed to have his mini war. Now he is a conqueror and peacemaker. A magnificent historical figure like Caesar, Napoleon or Hit.. tite kings.
June 24, 2025 at 5:41 AM
He didn't like how his military parade was welcomed. That's not the way a great military genius should be treated. He wanted his triumph without a war. So he needed to have his mini war. Now he is a conqueror and peacemaker. A magnificent historical figure like Caesar, Napoleon or Hit.. tite kings.
Finally got my artist’s copy. Leaves me wonder when I’ll be able to play it.
June 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Finally got my artist’s copy. Leaves me wonder when I’ll be able to play it.
If I understand correctly, the two most masculine alpha males on the planet are feuding. How unfortunate! They should apologize to each other. The only way to do so is publicly, during primetime on FOX News, conciliating like this. Alpha bros, please allow the wounds to heal. Let them know.
June 7, 2025 at 5:08 AM
If I understand correctly, the two most masculine alpha males on the planet are feuding. How unfortunate! They should apologize to each other. The only way to do so is publicly, during primetime on FOX News, conciliating like this. Alpha bros, please allow the wounds to heal. Let them know.
Let them know this is the only way to heal the wounds. Prime time FOX please.
June 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Let them know this is the only way to heal the wounds. Prime time FOX please.
Finally my inspiration paperback wall is full 3x3. This is what makes my heart pump faster.
May 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Finally my inspiration paperback wall is full 3x3. This is what makes my heart pump faster.
Bought something to read.
May 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Bought something to read.
I found this old sketch. It took me a while to remember why I made it. I think I painted it around 2000 to celebrate the transition from the Year of the Rabbit to the Year of the Dragon with a Japanese friend. It still looks pretty funny, I think. I wish I had a photo of the finished painting.
May 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I found this old sketch. It took me a while to remember why I made it. I think I painted it around 2000 to celebrate the transition from the Year of the Rabbit to the Year of the Dragon with a Japanese friend. It still looks pretty funny, I think. I wish I had a photo of the finished painting.
Run a session of Pendragon today. Finally we get to the Sword Campaign from the Starter Set. The Player Knight happened to among the few to witness when Arthur drew the sword from the stone! How lucky! I just love the game. Such a pleasure to both run and play. Brilliant system.
May 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Run a session of Pendragon today. Finally we get to the Sword Campaign from the Starter Set. The Player Knight happened to among the few to witness when Arthur drew the sword from the stone! How lucky! I just love the game. Such a pleasure to both run and play. Brilliant system.
Staff Artist at Chaosium Inc.
My job is to bring worlds to life. I like to illustrate subtle stories of the mundane, not just the stories of the heroes. And the heroes are not perfect either. My view is not focused in the middle of the scene. It’s a little bit off*.
I am where I want to be.
My job is to bring worlds to life. I like to illustrate subtle stories of the mundane, not just the stories of the heroes. And the heroes are not perfect either. My view is not focused in the middle of the scene. It’s a little bit off*.
I am where I want to be.
May 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Staff Artist at Chaosium Inc.
My job is to bring worlds to life. I like to illustrate subtle stories of the mundane, not just the stories of the heroes. And the heroes are not perfect either. My view is not focused in the middle of the scene. It’s a little bit off*.
I am where I want to be.
My job is to bring worlds to life. I like to illustrate subtle stories of the mundane, not just the stories of the heroes. And the heroes are not perfect either. My view is not focused in the middle of the scene. It’s a little bit off*.
I am where I want to be.
This looks like a classy operation. Garbage in, garbage out.
May 7, 2025 at 7:13 AM
This looks like a classy operation. Garbage in, garbage out.
While I absolutely love snd adore Angus McBride’s art, this doesn’t look very plausible.
May 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
While I absolutely love snd adore Angus McBride’s art, this doesn’t look very plausible.
My Japanese ”home town”* beer. Had a pleasant day, which started with 9h11min sleep, which was lovely. Met my best friend. Listened Neil Young & Grazy Horse ”Weld” while driving. Had a sauna. Good times.
* My ”home town” is Asahikawa, but that’s close enough to Sapporo. This one’s brewed in Holland
* My ”home town” is Asahikawa, but that’s close enough to Sapporo. This one’s brewed in Holland
May 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My Japanese ”home town”* beer. Had a pleasant day, which started with 9h11min sleep, which was lovely. Met my best friend. Listened Neil Young & Grazy Horse ”Weld” while driving. Had a sauna. Good times.
* My ”home town” is Asahikawa, but that’s close enough to Sapporo. This one’s brewed in Holland
* My ”home town” is Asahikawa, but that’s close enough to Sapporo. This one’s brewed in Holland