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 (9)
theseus88bc
Love it! Absolutely ripping!!
chippwalters
Nice job Mr. M.D. Fyles! Always enjoy your posts...very entertaining!
Khory_D
Wonderful work. You do such a good job with the little details that make it real!
mmitchell_houston
I really like the super-low POV, and how you matched it with a stark, single light source: they combine with the classic triad composition to create a sense of drama. And, of course, I love the retro color palette. However, I’m a bit perplexed by the rough edge at the bottom and the straight edges on the other sides. I like the way the lead figure seems to be slightly stepping out of the frame – that enhances the sense of movement and menace. If I were to make one suggestion for improvement, it would involve the second figure to our left. His pose is very awkward and I can’t tell if he’s controlling the robot or running from him. Moving his legs to a running position or moving his hand up to point at the fleeing target (as though commanding him to “attack the puny earthling”) would help convey a better sense of story to this image. Of course, you know I’m just nitpicking – I love the composition and the presentation. Speaking of which, it’s such a tiny thing, but I REALLY love the little flourishes on the text. Those little elements in the letters P, D, E, etc. really add a nice touch of authenticity to the piece. WELL DONE!
MarkHirst
Like others have said, it's the little details !!!, Excellent
wingnut55
very good, again !
TheBear005
Great picture.
duo
Fantastic one! BRAVO!
MartinW
Oh Dan - where are you now?! Great as always