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Story Art
I'm curious about how many folks around here a) have story art to go with their story or b) have plans to get it. I'm considering pulling together a cover or two for my tales.
That all said, if you have art, how about links? I want to see the pretty pictures.
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Posted 2 years ago
I have commissioned several illustrations from Gail of Dionysia Design & she is currently in the process of creating others for me.
An example of her work is the header on my Refuge of Delayed Souls website http://roydss.blogspot.com
I am currently in the process of updating the site and reposting the story - it should be back online by the weekend - and you will be able to see some of the other illustrations then.
I cannot recommend Gail enough - she is absolutely brilliant :)
Commissioning the artwork has been a very enjoyable experience for me - it has been fantastic to see the characters and scenes come to life through Gail's art. I am really up for commissioning more in the future too either by Gail (who I know is really busy at the moment) or other digital artists.
Posted 2 years ago
What a rubbish idea! You should'nt combine art with narrative fiction! You especially shouldn't tell portions of the story solely through illustrative means. Now that is a load of bollocks!
Posted 2 years ago
Well said... using pictures with stories just plays to illiteracy and probably pregnancy and drugs.
Which is why I include graphics in my blogbook FLESH WOUNDS
http://hyperlit.adorobooks.com/wounds/
Posted 2 years ago
@Miladysa - that artwork *is* awesome!
I've been thinking of getting someone artistic to do some art for my site, possibly a 'cover image' kind of thing, but the problem is I'm pretty skint at the moment and don't feel comfortable shelling out tons of money. :S If only I could draw....
Posted 2 years ago
Personally I fought for a few days (weeks?) with Blender until I managed to get a more-or-less satisfactory rendering of my space station. It's not perfect but I'm kind of proud of it, since it is my first 3D image ever. ;)
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Posted 2 years ago
It is a good idea, especially using art to explain things that cannot be explained using words. Perhaps it's time to learn some drawing techniques so that I can draw the battle scenes.
Posted 2 years ago
I enjoy drawing, but haven't the time for it. My skills are kind of limited for what I personally want, but I've done a few things for Eikasia. Sketches, and concepts. Some horrid, some that I find passing.
http://tiny.cc/Ddox4
http://eighthcirclestudios.com/ns/?tag=art
I'm hoping to commission a book cover and concept art at some point.
Posted 2 years ago
I have visited all the art links posted on this topic so far - thanks for sharing them. I think you have all done a great job!
@amaltia - It hasn't worked out expensive at all - Gail's prices are more than reasonable :)
If you do decide to go ahead one day & want to commission someone outside of the UK make sure you do it when the £ is in a stronger position than it is at the moment.
Posted 2 years ago
I do all of my art myself, in Photoshop. Which takes a great deal more time than I'm willing to admit. I don't think I've even used half of it, yet. >.>
http://hangarninetysix.wordpress.com/
Posted 2 years ago
@Miladysa - does Gail have a website?
Posted 2 years ago
@amailtia - hmmm - looks to be down at the moment
http://illustrations.dionysiadesign.com/
I'll try and find out if she has a new one.
@Tahjir - It always looks wonderful!
Posted 2 years ago
There's an entire continuum from 'pure' text, through illustrated novels, to comic books, or if you prefer the more literary term 'graphic novels'. I don't think there's room for any kind of snobbery here. Anyway, this is the internet, which is supposed to be open to experimentation.
As for me, I'd *love* to be able to commission art for my stories, but where do all the good (and inexpensive) artists hang out?
Posted 2 years ago
In some cases, deviantart.com.
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Posted 2 years ago
I cheated a bit and used dollmakers. I hope to save up some money to do some character designs, but I'd like to finish the novel first before hand, though I probably do need to get some artwork done for some updated (and more accurate) ads. I was lucky enough to have a fan draw three pictures for me that are amazingly accurate(without me commissioning her), but I don't know what happened to her. =(
deviantart is good, like jim said. then look on weblit, there are people doing commissions. I don't know what style you're looking for, but a lot of the art work looks pretty professional. It makes me wish I could draw.
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