TODAY'S FEATURED POST
Concept Process
This time I’d like to talk about my concept art process which is a hybrid process that seems more complicated than it is. I lay that out below but I would like to say that, for the most part, concept iterations/explorations aren't always about finding a better idea...but more about presenting options. If you concept for people it is very likely that what you consider the best idea doesn't land as well as one of…
YESTERDAY’S POST
Illustrating Starling House
January 31, 2025 - Today I’m sharing my illustrations for Starling House by Alix E. Harrow! I’ve been a fan of Harrow’s work since illustrating a special edition of The Once and Future Witches a few years ago, so when I saw the announcement that she was writing a gothic novel, I was super excited! I was excited to read it because gothic romance is one of my favourite genres, but as is always the case when you are a book illustrator - I also wanted to illustrate it. I actually considered writing to the publisher to see if they needed a cover. But time passed, and because life got in the way (and also I was shy), I didn’t actually end up doing it. Imagine my delight a few months later when I got an email asking if…
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