Normally, I upload gallery images on the same day I post to my blog, which is the same day the client declares the project 'finished'. For some reason, I noticed yesterday, I skipped four or five projects. Not sure what happened, but will try to remedy over the next few days.
Post date: Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Today's project was sort of a surprise. Originally, I was only hired to redesign the cover using existing artwork; mainly because the original design misportrayed the genre. But after playing with the original artist's work a bit, Peter decided to go the whole way and commission me to create new art, too. And here is the result. Oh; and the blurb ...
Nikki is an orphan, age 11. She's a musical prodigy, with a voice. Her story begins when she is thrown from an uncaring dark world into the morning light of her life, soon finding herself protected by a guardian in the form of Johnny Mazzarisi, a mob boss, and his family.
Over the next four years, Nikki goes from the gutter to the stage; aided by those who come to love her. There's Lesya Popov, a once world-renowned harpist, and Drek Mason, whose six-man rock band isn't what his senses, or desires, tell him it should be. Also Jimmy Clarke, a Jamaican keyboardist whose instincts aid Drek's search.
Nikki's story is one of music, and through her music, she finds hope. From Chopin to Joe Cocker, Nikki's wish is to play, and play she does. She has a dream, and at age 15 Nikki goes to her first rock concert where Fate is going to intervene, on a massive scale.
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Comments (41)
Faemike55
Sounds like a cool and very interesting story. Love the cover art
ontar1
Sounds interesting, beautiful cover art!
Savage_dragon
You did a really great job! I know its surely appreciated. ;)
claude19
wonderful cover Art ! Life for Musik !!!
pimanjc
Excellent cover.
Radar_rad-dude
A wonderful story and a magnificent cover design! Bravo on both counts!
pregiato
Marvelous and beautiful!!!!!!Outstanding!!!Good cover.
mtdana
Great lighting and colors are perfect - beautiful work!!!
starship64
Beautiful cover. Very nicely done.
giulband
Beautiful illustration !
farmerC
Exellent.
matstan2610
Wonderful illustration on the cover.
aqua1955
Nice done
beachsidelegs
Beautiful cover my friend :)
eekdog
Nice execution on this cover.
HADCANCER
The cover and blurb almost could get me to bite as I really like musical story lines Like Glee or a couple of Anime's I watch. I am always impressed with your work. I have not gotten a chance to read the books you did covers for as I am currently in the middle of a series and I am only on book one. When I do read it I will give you my impressions privately of course.
LivingPixels
Lovely illustration supe-cool'!!
Cyve
Beautiful creation !
GrandmaT
Superb image! The lighting is marvelous.
Leije
Gorgeous cover !
VEDES
Professional work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!fav!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MagikUnicorn
Love this
dojang6
This is great!
flavia49
wonderful
Hendesse
Fantastic and very professional looking cover. Outstanding work!!
cjn
fantastic cover
Jean_C
Great presentation for this superb cover!
dreaming_banshee
Beautiful cover!
Richardphotos
very impressive art. I bet your client loves it
mandala
Superb!