tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post4046258241348134440..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: A Sci-Fi Cover with Classic VibesJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-30868965326878898212020-06-15T15:09:23.502-04:002020-06-15T15:09:23.502-04:00Mark, what makes it hard for me to think up images...Mark, what makes it hard for me to think up images is if the author is either non-visual or they describe scenes that, if painted literally, wouldn't make a strong visual statement. I liked this book, but the moment when the main character is standing there with the crystal, the author described the cone thing as much smaller. I felt I had to exaggerate the size of the cone to make it impressive. I don't think the reader minds if you make such changes as long as you don't alter the genre of the book or give away key plot details.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-3330798876301810222020-06-15T08:27:37.044-04:002020-06-15T08:27:37.044-04:00Is it more difficult to think up images if you don...Is it more difficult to think up images if you don't like the book?markmorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08244170366992576734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-88176019611633915362020-06-14T16:10:21.316-04:002020-06-14T16:10:21.316-04:00I can feel the influence of John Berkey on this pi...I can feel the influence of John Berkey on this piece. alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541945528440601387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-64247234135661254082020-06-13T09:45:18.571-04:002020-06-13T09:45:18.571-04:00Very nice Illustration James, did you paint it in ...Very nice Illustration James, did you paint it in Gouache? Thank you for keeping up your amazing Blog.Harlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423039973602775423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-22852599744339782352020-06-13T07:08:03.153-04:002020-06-13T07:08:03.153-04:00That's such a great cover, it really makes me ...That's such a great cover, it really makes me want to buy the book and read the story.<br />I think the physical quality of traditional painting triggers a more intense emotional response, I simply love the magical atmosphere the colors give with the smoke coming through the sides, the abstract shapes in the background, and the feeling of nostalgia this painting gives.André Matahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014673378824270400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-88925072415975196682020-06-12T13:20:06.330-04:002020-06-12T13:20:06.330-04:00The final printed book cover can be seen at the li...The final printed book cover can be seen at the link below:<br />https://www.abebooks.com/products/isbn/9780441650897/575504502&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-PLP3Jim Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445910147970356728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-74981516938448561032020-06-12T11:25:27.848-04:002020-06-12T11:25:27.848-04:00Terrific! Terrific! A Colonel of Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968917380253732621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-13103398730139096862020-06-12T10:51:19.874-04:002020-06-12T10:51:19.874-04:00Tom, quick answer is that I get sent the manuscrip...Tom, quick answer is that I get sent the manuscript, with no specific suggestions from the A.D. I generate three rough sketches after reading it. Art director chooses favorite, perhaps with a minor suggestion. Reading and sketches usually take two weeks, final another couple of weeks.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-13211947495406030062020-06-12T09:19:03.160-04:002020-06-12T09:19:03.160-04:00Hi James,
When you are hired for a job such as thi...Hi James,<br />When you are hired for a job such as this how much information are you given by the publisher or author?<br />Are they very specific? do you read the book? Does it take a long time for idea generation? I am sorry for the barrage of questions when I’m asked to do an illustration getting started is a stumbling block for me.Tom C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13478462792463918954noreply@blogger.com