Baby Dragon When asked if I will paint a creature portrait my answer is usually “yespleasenow”… When it’s a portrait of a dragon, add an extra “whoop” at the end. Suzanna J. Linton is an author who has a species of dragons in her books called Aerials. With bold coloured
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In the Spotlight: Horror book covers
In the Spotlight Here’s a new feature (we’re trying to give them all regular names like ‘Industry Interviews’). When The Noble Artist is interviewed or mentioned significantly elsewhere, I’ll be writing an ‘In the Spotlight’ blog about it. Horror book covers This time I was interviewed by horror magazine Popcorn Horror.
Read moreStranger than Fiction
A change of pace It’s not always fiction that I work on. Occasionally, I work on a non-fiction novel too. Some authors prefer something “more painterly” than stock images for a cover which I’m always happy to accommodate. I have produced stock image covers before for clients, but as it’s
Read moreIndustry interviews #1: Networking with fantasy authors
Introducing a new feature for The Noble Artist I’m really pleased to announce a the interview project I’ve been wanting to do ever since I began rubbing shoulders with the some familiar industry faces. Over the past month I’ve contacted a range of creative industry folks I’ve met on my
Read moreFantasy Map- new cartography art for a fantasy novel series
Escapism Fantasy maps are one of my favourite things to produce. They nostalgically remind me of my childhood, I’d spend ours drawing them out, copying them from my favourite books or making my own. Then as I began to play adventure roleplay games like Dungeons and Dragons I’d draw my campaign
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