I never thought I’d have to ever make a post like this, but it is with a heavy heart that I must make this announcement.

We lost one of our own yesterday. Jason Sizemore aka Dark Wanderer, passed away due to complications from surgery.
We lost not only a fellow artist, but a friend as well. DW, you shall never be forgotten.

He was more than a friend to me, he was one of the first teachers I had when I started maniping.
He spent some time explaining to me how to start and how to improve. He even shared his tutorial on metals with me..
I had the pleasure of working with him on some Heromorph challenges and the Secret Santa.
He was always the driving force to some of those.
He really loved Secret Santa.

R.I.P my friend.

You will be missed.

Safe journey.

R.I.P DW... You will be misssed.

I feel bad for not been around, I wish I could have, so I could have spoke to Dark Wanderer on more time.

I remember him well when I started in this site witch was at the really beginning of this great community, he was one of the first people to give comments in that beginners era and his comments meant a lot to me.

Rest in peace my friend, you will not be forgotten!!

DK

This has been hitting me so very hard. So many many memories. After a 10 year hiatus from drawing, some encouragement from the community, he was the one who nudged me back into drawing again. And furthermore got me to break every rule I ever had. I can remember posting a drawing I had done based on a character from Dragonlance. And he blew me away not just because he knew the character, but he knew way more than I did. When I became a father I remember telling him my daughter's middle name is Arisia from Green Lantern. And was surprised at how he shared in my joy. Then he shared his kid's names and allowed me to share in his joy. Eventually, when life collapsed, he was someone who I could talk to. But truthfully not much was said, he just seemed to know the path I was on. Later Critical Role came up in conversation and I can recall staying up till 3 and sometimes 4 in the morning on the phone discussing the show and he was the one who nudged me back into the dungeon master's seat after a 25 year hiatus.

And now I'm learning that it's hitting me so hard because yes he was a fellow artist, great friend, someone I considered a brother. But more importantly, a kindred spirit.

DWs obituary

http://www.knoxfuneralhome.com/index.cfm/obituaries-condolences/archived-obituaries/sizemore-jason-1978-2019/

I'm sorry to read this news.
It is a big loss for everyone.
A great artist and friend

My Sensei. My friend. I can not put into words how important you were in so many people's lives. You always gave advice, tutorials and assistance without ever asking for help in return. Heromorph, nay, the World is a sadder place without you in it. Peace and love to you from the Dream Dimension. :(

I am without words. DW has been the source of much inspiration and guidance for me. He will be missed immensely.

May the next life treat you as wonderfully as you treated all of us here, DW.

This is very sad news. DW will be missed greatly by all of us. He was more than just a terrific artist. He was always helpful, funny, supportive and generous. He was also one of the most committed and valuable moderators and contributors to Heromorph. My deepest sympathies and condolences to all his friends and family.

Terrible news. He was a great artist, a genuinely friendly and supportive person, and one of the pillars of this community. He will very definitely be missed. 41 is far, far too young. Requiescat in Pace, my friend.

Barely over 40--WAY too soon to go.
But, he's in a better place now

that is really sad news. in the time i've been a member here he and i have had only limited interaction.nevertheless he left a real great impression on me through his art and genuine personality,
my condolences to his family and friends
~whiz~