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 (11)
MarkHirst
Another excellent piece from the 50's. Now I'm being really picky here, but where are the page numbers ? :-) Five stars.
Arraxxon
Wonderful idea and perfect realization - the look and feel, the choice and look of faded colors is just like it would be ! Most excellent work !
stboettcher
I just love it!! wonderful captured 50's scifi-feeling... perfect.
Kuiski
a very creative new work. Fantastic! :)
Rorsdors
The lighting is great. Really great feel to this, great annual.
wingnut55
very authentic retro.
RBlue
Nice old style illustration rendering.
CleonXXI
yet another perfect "memory" of childhood. I even recall getting Mom to buy me a model spaceship at the drugstore model similar to that one.
DOM1
Works well within the pages. Well done.
vncnt9663
I've wanted to do one with this ship and theme for sometime. I've been reluctant because so many already have. But as alway you put new life into own old image. It's makes me want to try my hand at may on interpretation. Excellent work.
zaberc
Superb artwork !