Sketch of the Day: Here’s a sketch I’m working on for the frontispiece of The Fiend and the Forge. The frontispiece is the illustration that goes right inside the cover and is thus critical as an attention grabber and mood setter. This scene is a powerful one in the book and I . . .
Learn MoreSketch of the Day: In The Fiend and the Forge, all of Rowan gets thrown into a tizzy when a male selkie arrives to grace the Lagoon. Loyal readers can only imagine Frigga’s and Helga’s reaction…
Learn MoreHere’s a sketch of the day. In The Fiend and the Forge (Book 3) many new buildings will grace Rowan’s campus and Sanctuary. While most are constructed to accommodate new businesses and residents, there are conspicuous exceptions. For example, the building in this sketch is an embassy and Max McDaniels will give . . .
Learn MoreSo, I’ve started work on the illustrations. Typically, I’ll do sketches in pencil (to size), submit them to the art director for approval, and then complete a final version in line & wash using india ink on hot press watercolor paper. Here are some sketches for the first four chapters of The . . .
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