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 (7)
mmitchell_houston
WOW. She really looks great for such an old broad! (heh) As always, the little touches are there: the lace, the jewelry and that little embellishment at the bottom (if this were real life, I'm guessing those would be rhinestones or some kind of applique) and the clever way you posed her eye to look off to the side. It really helps convey a sense of quirky mystery and adventure. You really nailed it with that shade of brown – I have several paperbacks that use almost that exact color. It was very "in" for a time. Although I do like the background elements, I would almost like to see a little more of them or have them help convey something about some of the stories. But that's just me.
I'm really captivated by your aging and background treatment. You make it look as though you scanned or photocopied this book! That's really clever.
All in all, another hit, my friend!
rajib
Pretty cool cover work ! Mysterious she is.
Krid
..perfect "classical" cover art
mightymysterio
Excellent render and post work. This could pass for a photo of an actual pulp paperback, which says a lot as the art on those covers was often excellent. I would not have guessed this was V3.
Mikeall
Thanks for the appreciative comments.
Boni
Your image has been chosen for "Poser Staff Picks" of the week!! See the whole list
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Boni and the Poser Staff
Mikeall
Thanks so much Boni