This is the latest self promo card that I will be sending out in the near future. I am hoping to get some book-clients as well as some editorial assignments. The audience for this particular piece is children's/fantasy publishing. I am a big fan of fantasy art--artists like Alan Lee, John Howe, Tony Diterlizzi, Wyeth (of course), Brom, etc... Since so much fantasy art leans to the dark side, I thought I would shoot for something a little more hopeful--a little more optimistic. I also like art that tells a story, that leads somewhere. Wyeth's illustrations for LAST OF THE MOHICHANS and TREASURE ISLAND are simply perfect--perfect in their imperfection. Dramatic. Dynamic. Full of character. I try to include a little homage to Wyeth in a lot of what I do because he really is a hero of mine.
Anyway, I welcome comments and criticisms so please let me know what you think.
2 comments:
I'm really digging this, James. You're crazy talented! Everything looks superb. Wonderful use of color and light. Really love the clouds. I agree with you, this will make a great promotion piece. Great work!
I see Maxfield Parrish all over this, especially the clouds. here
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