While I was still at SAGA Press, I was handed a very challenging series to work on. This series is best described as Juno meets The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. It’s a sassy tongue-in -cheek story of … Read More
It’s still early enough in the year to discuss some good practices for the illustrator. Here are four chores that every illustrator should be doing. Some will like the structure this gives them, others will crave the structure this will … Read More
Once Upon A Time…I recently did a weekend of portfolio reviews of science fiction and fantasy art. The artists showing their work were from all levels—some beginning their careers and others more accomplished. There was a range of skills, both from … Read More
DAY 1 9:00am—In the studio, washed, dressed and ready to work. DAY 30 2:20pm—”How can it possibly be after noon if I’m still in pajamas?”
I assure you that’s an extreme exaggeration simply placed for comedic effect. It does illustrate … Read More
SFBC Edition of Fahrenheit 451
As an Art Director, guiding an illustrator through to the final image is a part of the job. It’s an extremely rewarding aspect of my role, especially when you realize that the final art … Read More
Just last week, I spent a few days at the Illustration Masterclass in Amherst, MA.
So, what is the Illustration Masterclass? It’s the brainchild of illustrator/artist Rebecca Guay. I suppose the twitter post about it would go something like this: … Read More
Donato Giancola, Rebecca Guay, Sam Weber, Irene Gallo, Greg Manchess and Michael Whelan
Today, I attended a lecture at the Society of Illustrators in New York City concerning science fiction and fantasy art: What Lies Beyond: A Panel Discussion on … Read More
Ender’s Game by Eric Wilkerson
I recently completed the design of the SFBC’s 60th Anniversary Edition of Ender’s Game and Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card. This omnibus of 2 of Card’s novels in the Ender’s Game Series … Read More
New Year, New View digital sketch
Since it is still January, I can get away with a headline like that. We spend so much time at work, we may as well live here. I’ve recently moved my seat at … Read More