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.
Comments (9)
JohnDelaquiox
Amazing!
GrandmaT
Fabulous illustration!
Ancel_Alexandre
Nice characters presentation!
MarkHirst
Love the composition and the stance of the characters, each telling its own story. Excellent and intriguing as always.
gsayers
Very nice 60's Bond poster treatment for what looks like a 50's story. Is that Commander X in the line up? Gary
Krid
very creative idea and interesting postwork
Mikeall
That pencil moustache belongs to one the Green Lama's associates Gary, Lieutenant Caraway (New York Police Department). Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated.
giulband
Fabulousc and well composed illustration !!!!!!!!
mmitchell_houston
This is another really strong illustration in a style I love (see my comments on Demon's Kiss). But the composition seems a little more one-sided and heavy on the right that the DK cover. The zombie and the rowboat don't have the proper weight to anchor the left side of the illustration. I do like the way the figures' body language tells a story, as noted above. The women look strong and beautiful, and the men range from looking like layabout playboys to men with an edge.All in all, highly effective and -- like your other cover -- both nostalgic and fresh. I am puzzled, though. This book is already for sale at DriveThruComics with a different cover. Will this cover be on a new edition? Or will it be on a new edition for sale at different sites, such as Lulu? In any case, I will hunt this down. I like Adam's work on this character, and can't wait to see more of your work paired with his.