Ebook cover

It has been quite a long time since the last post, but there are lots of new things in the oven, cooking away, hopefully it will all be ready soon....  and not too overdone.

Heres a look at the latest ebook cover "Razing Reality"  by Gary Jacobson, available on Amazon.

There are so many things I would like to have done with the cover, the unfortunate thing about ebook covers is that they are generally viewed at such a small image size you can't be too generous with detailing.  But on the plus side that does allow you to create some stronger iconic imagery.

For example, Razing Reality is a science fiction novel.  But rather than the stock standard spaceship hurtling out of control through space I'd rather include the main character falling through the darkness of space into some sort of white void that seems to be sucking everything into it.  If you read the book it will all make sense in the end.

Nina Peligro - The Quarrel cover painting

Not sure how I feel about this one, perhaps it needs a little reworking...?  I used gouache on a really thick watercolour paper and although I liked the texture I think it may have hampered my attempts at a really smooth finish so I may give thiks another go on the good-old-reliable-smooth-illustration board.

I Fight the city cover painting

Cover image for upcoming "I Fight the City" short story.

My original idea was a completely different composition but I couldn't get it to work.  Its a good thing too because I'm really happy with this angle and the way it turned out.  The piece has movement and sums up the warped perception of the main character.

more to come, thanks for stopping by!

Such a loooong time

Hi, Hola, Bonjour, Gutentag and Sawadee!!!

Its been a while and this blog has been neglected far too long.  But a much needed break has the batteries recharged and I'll start posting new art on a regular basis.  Hoping to have some new sketch cards soon too.

In the meantime here is a look at a pencil sketch for the cover of "I Fight the City"

Thanks for stopping by!

Blown away!

Thought I might post some art from another project in the works, Crashland. Testing out some layering with texts and text box colours. I'm hand lettering the entire thing which should be quite a challenge, and I will need to neaten my style up a lot of I want it to look professional. This is just a test run...

The Discovery ACEO

2.5 x 3.5 inches, gouache on illustration board. For sale on ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270796951805&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:ITLink

Thor Sketch Card

2.5 x 3.5 inches, gouache on illustration board.

Swish number 6 - Curve ACEO

Hola mi amigos!

Curve is the 6th Swish ACEO in the series. This one will be just a short series of 9 and is drawing to a close soon. But if you would like to pick up this original piece feel free to make a bid on ebay here - Link

Also wanted to say a huge thank you to all who have dropped by the blog, bought, prints originals and just overall have been a great support.

There are still some new and exciting things on the way, so stay tuned!

Thanks All!

Dion

Masks 39 ACEO

2.5 x 3.5 inches, gouache on illustration board. For sale on ebay - Link

Ms. Marvel personal sketch card

2.5 x 3.5 inches, gouache on illustration board. For sale on ebay - Link

After The Flames ACEO

2.5 x 3.5 inches, gouache on illustration board. For sale on ebay - Link

The Alchemist ACEO

2.5 x 3.5 inches, gouache on illustration board. For sale on ebay - link

In The Safety of the Rockpool ACEO

2.5 x 3.5 inches, gouache on illustration board. For sale on ebay - Link

The Long Dream ACEO

ACEO, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, gouache on illustration board. For sale on ebay - Link