MORE progress on FABLE cover and interior art

Another meeting with the authors, and more progress.

The map - in progress...

Progress on FABLE cover

I met with authors Lisa Fender and Toni Burns to go over cover art, title typography and other details for the cover of "Fable - book 1 of the Lorn Prophecy."
I had narrowed the choices of title fonts down from hundreds, and created title treatments for several dozen. I narrowed that down to about 2-3 dozen, with about 4 or 5 top contenders to present to the authors.
I was pleasantly surprised when they picked my favorite for the title type. In fact, their 'top 3' was identical to my 'top 3.'

As a teaser... here's a preview of the top 3:


...here's the front cover illustration:

...and here's the interior map, before adding text:

my entry in the Spectrum 20 Fantastic Art competition

Here is my entry - the cover illustration for "Fable"...


...and here it is in the competition!!!...

I saw the photo and thought, "wait a minute... is that it?" Sure enough, I zoomed in and THERE IT IS!
Wow, there were a LOT of entries in this year's competition!
I wish the best for all the entrants... Can't wait to see the results, and the annual book... it's bound to be FANTASTIC!
:)

FABLE cover art FINAL

Here's the final cover painting.

I apologize for taking so long to post this...

The front cover for Fable, the fantasy novel by Lisa Fender is finished!

This has been a labor of love for me. :) 

While working on the cover, I have had appropriate movies/shows playing in the background to set the mood. 

In the course of finishing this painting, I have been through Game Of Thrones Season 1 - no less than seven times! along with LOTR - all three movies - twice! and Star Wars III - Revenge of the Sixth - twice...

(I'm really in my element here!)
Now I'm getting the print ready to submit to the Spectrum 20 (annual competition of Fantastic Art.) :D
http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/

Progress on FABLE cover art

Early Stages of development

Beginning work on foreground

The completed cover painting

Cover art for FABLE by Lisa Fender

I am really enjoying my latest commission: front and back cover art and interior illustrations for the fantasy novel "Fable" by Lisa Fender and Toni Burns.

Here is a sneek peek:

WIP: Front cover for
"Fable"
by Lisa Fender

WIP:Inside map for "Fable"
by Lisa Fender

SALVADOR DALI Original Painting SOLD!

Congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to Christy Boerckel, who just purchased the original painting of
Salvador Dali:

Salvador Dali
Acrylic, 8x10"
Collection of Christy Boerckel

Christy is an avid art collector and fell in love with the painting.
It is always rewarding when my artwork strikes a chord with an art appreciator.

Public Image 2012 Art Walk and reception @ Anam Cara Gallery

Finished hanging my
new pieces for the show!

Friday, September 14 6-9pm -
Art Walk/Reception for "Public Image 2012" at Anam Cara Living Arts
445 S. Saulsbury St. Studio G
Lakewood CO 80226

You are invited to enjoy the art walk in Belmar's Block 7 Art District. Feel free to drop in and say hello... I have over 24 pieces in the show, over half of them are brand new!
Hope to see you there!

New pieces - Music Legends

Continuing my series of Musical Legends...
I have expanded the catalog to include both living and deceased musicians...
Some faces are just too much fun to resist!
Prints are now available in 8x10" and 11x14" of the following:

Kurt Cobain (Revised)
(Nirvana)

John Entwistle
(The Who)

Keith Moon
(The Who)

Ian Paice
(Deep Purple/Whitesnake)

Joey Ramone
(The Ramones)

Bob Marley

Janis Joplin

Steve Marriott
(Small Faces/Humble Pie)

Roy Orbison
(Travelling Wilburys)

Rick James

Ronnie James Dio
(Rainbow/Black Sabbath/Dio)

Gallery Show at Anam Cara

My art is featured in the show: Public Image 2012 at Anam Cara Living Arts Gallery in Belmar (Lakewood, CO),
along with work  by Carrie MaKenna and Craig Rouse.
The show features some of my favorite paintings, along with several new pieces -
and lots of PRINTS!!!
The show runs through Friday, September 14.
I will be at the gallery for the show's closing party on the 14th.
In the meantime, drop by the gallery, say hello to Carrie and Craig. and view the artwork!

Here's a quick view of the wall -
Just after we finished setting up the display.
Many more pieces are also available at the show as prints.