I have always liked 'llIustration' and tend to produce it either as Cover Art or Sequential imagery. The former is probably the more challenging because of the balance that needs to be struck between form and content, decoration and narrative. Cover Art, like the short story, gets a limited shot at indicating what lies beneath the cover. My current preoccupation has been described, and I think aptly, as 'nostalgic sci fi and pulp'. And someone also suggested that it might be a little too late to revive the 'adventure genre'.
Stylistically, I'm keen on the commercial illustration of the mid 20th Century that was made to promote 'mass' publication (especially children's annuals, pulp magazines and comics). There is so much creativity and artistic competence to found on the covers and within the pages of even the most mundane examples.
It is over the last 7 years that I have started to use, and like, digital media. My working methods are still a little too intuitive and involve the usual squinting and standing back that one associates with traditional media, but I am enjoying making imagery more than ever and would now like to explore the possibilities of illustrating written stories (preferably by working with an author).
Interests: Commercial illustration and sequential imagery of the mid 20th Century that was made to promote 'mass' publications (especially children's annuals, pulp magazines and comics).
I am here for: Artistic interests. www.mikefyles.co.uk
Mike.
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Comments (17)
giorgio_2004
Amazing and superb as usual, Mike! The only minor detail I would have changed is the helmet reflection right on her face. But overall is a five-, maybe even six-stars image!
gattone_blu
Excellent work
StarGazer9
Love it! I'm a real fan of 30's and 40's pulp sci-fi! Great job!
CrimsonDesire
Cool retro scene ^^
Geodesic250
Your covers just make my day! Thank you.
thecytron
Awesome presentation!
MarkHirst
Another terrific period piece, right down the retro hair style.
lookoo
Uh-uh, such large spae-werewolfs and such a small lasergun... ;) Great image! Love her period haircut!
vncnt9663
Great job. Love the watercolor look. And the colors are just right for that era.
zboyi
Excellent stuff mike, I see you have been very busy. My apologies for not comenting earlier, I have been without any internet for ages!
chrispoole
Awesome as always, wonderful work.
deci6el
Very nice colors, great composition as always. You know I'm always a sucker for the Sci-Fi shots. You've really got the filter control down to an art!
Davaris
Excellent as always! I love how you make your pictures look like they were hand painted.
brylaz
Love your style!!! Great work!!!
chrisskinner78
Great work again!!!
wingnut55
such authentic work !
DavidEMartin
Nifty retro! And those are defintely boy werewolves! Maybe mayhem is not what they have in mind?