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 (12)
tstray1
Excellent work. Great post work and concept!
AwarenessLogic
Great work as always!
drace68
Yes-s-s! Another great "pulps" illustration.
MarkHirst
You would never guess 3D software had any part to play in the picture - excellent work as always.
mermaid
excellent work!
Ancel_Alexandre
Great job! I like the sketch style.
Krid
perfect classical cover art with excellent postwork
722
love it, awesome work
AureliusdeMercoeur
An excellent dramatic composition and an excellent render !! Bravo !!
aguirre
Very nice pastel chalk look and dramatic perspective. This cover illustration makes me really curious for the comic book behind your rendition - just how it should be. The hero is quite an inspiring figure as we've seen before.
gsayers
Commander-X is one of my favorites in your stable. As usual, masterful work, and an interesting texture. I am a bit confused by what appears to be the peak of his cap and what might be his eye, but it doesn't detract from the dramatic mood of the piece. Gary
zhaanman
Very cool I'll have to look this up love your classic style!!