Here’s my latest book cover for the North American hardcover release of “Wereworld”, an awesome novel written by Curtis Jobling and published by Viking Press. I’ve been anxious to post this for a while and since it’s now available on Amazon and cropping up here and there, I thought I’d put it up!
I really enjoyed the creative process on this, particularly since the Art Director wanted to develop a new look for the North American release. He wanted something more graphic and atmospheric. I also really enjoyed the wide composition the wraparound allowed for and there’s few things I enjoy painting more than a dark, foggy forest with a shadowy mythic creature and a hero thrown in for good measure!
The book will be on shelves in September and I enjoyed it cover to cover. Plenty of action, a richly detailed world, interesting characters and a story that hooked me from the beginning!
* Edit, August 10th, 2011 - Well, it looks like this won't be the published cover for the NA release of Wereworld after all. The AD let me know the publisher went with a different approach for the cover. This was still a great experience and the AD was happy with my work, so that's good...I'm just a bit disappointed that my work won't be out there on the shelves.
Nice job man! Definitely makes me want to see you take on more young adult book covers. I think your style fits the genre really well. The creature (werewolf-ish ? ) looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteIndeed! Great job...looks like there was a lot of joy painting that up. Can you post concepts and process shots?
ReplyDeleteI dig that the main character is left handed...sinister! Like me. ;)
Best!
Dave
Hey guys...thanks very much for the comments!!!
ReplyDeleteScott - man, I love the YA covers! Glad you think my style fits well since you're such a pro at them yourself! I'd love to do more of these and I'm hoping there's some more in my future.
Dave - Thanks so much, man...I did have a lot of fun painting this one up! I'll post up some process sketches for you when I get a chance...I don't have any concepts though, I designed the character within the painting. (which goes against the concept artist in me, haha...)
aw man, what the fuck, I am more than a little sad that I cant buy a book with you illo for the cover.
ReplyDeletesorry to hear it. you guys must have gone back and forth a bit on it......hope they didnt opt for a photo of the moon with a red ribbon and a tree branch... (hehe)
lets hang out asap. really want to catch up and see how things are going for you guys.
miss you.
T
Hey Tony! Yeah, definitely disappointing and there was some back and forth, but the AD was great to work with and had a solid vision. It was a "powers that be" thing.
ReplyDeleteNot to worry though, Fox & Phoenix is due out on October 13th, so you can still buy a book with a cover of mine!
We'll definitely hang out soon. I'll give you a shout! Miss you too, my friend