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 (4)
JohnDelaquiox
Superb piece!
philebus Online Now!
I love these covers - and your use of Poser to create them is inspiring. I only wish more publishers would stop using Photoshoped stock and get a little more creative.
mmitchell_houston
This is both nostalgic and fresh -- very nice job! It instantly looks like one of those cool book covers from the 1960s - 1970s, with the painted, isolated elements floating in white. There were series of paperbacks starring James Bond and a set of Agatha Christie novels that I clearly recall using this basic design to great effect. And You've captured the spirit of those old covers, but through use of type and just plain-old skill, managed to make it fresh and energetic. I love the strong composition that anchors the figures around the house and then radiates outward. I also love the very subtle hints of green that you reference in the other figures. The dresses and jackets all have hints of green, as do the men's jackets. And the green windows are perfect. I'm also in love with the shade of gold you chose! It's a perfect counterpoint to the green. And you also did interior illustrations? AWESOME! I will definitely pick this up. I've already got two of the Green Lama books you did covers for, and have enjoyed them. Can't wait to see what's next.
kenmo
Very impressive nostalgic pulp art.... Love it...