Book Cover Illustrations

Texture can be important in achieving realism in artwork. It can also be a bear to paint if it has a regular, repeating surface. Chainmail is a good example of this. The rings of iron were meticulously made, often with each being riveted into place. And the pattern in which the links of chain were […]

Sometimes a dream will inspire an illustration. But for me, more often than not, my artwork starts as a waking idea that is pursued, sometimes sparked by another painting, something seen, or the suggestion of a client. That said, the most powerful images often key into the emotions, taping into the subconscious where dreams happen. […]