Six Illustrations — Something Borrowed, Something New
filed in Book Cover Illustrations and Artwork on Mar.05, 2012
The Last Good Fairy by book artist Duncan Long
The last few days have been busy for the flying monkeys at the Duncan Long Studio, with six (count ’em, six) new illustrations looking for a book or magazine story to illustrate. Three in the fantasy category, two horror, and one that is… well, just pretty. Fans from way back may recognize that “Artifacts” and “The Falcon” are greatly reworked versions of illustrations that had been retired from my portfolio due to their not being quite up to speed in previous incarnations; it’s nice to be able to submit them back into circulation.
Old or new, all rights to these illustrations are available, from use as book cover artwork to mouse pad, t-shirts, and all points in between.
The Royal Guard by book illustrator Duncan Long
The Falcon by book artist Duncan Long
Artifacts by book illustrator Duncan Long
Lady of the Lake by book illustrator Duncan Long
Witch Come Back by book artist Duncan Long
In closing, I should note that some have been protesting my calling the workers here at the Duncan Long Studio “flying monkeys.” However, I think in all fairness this term isn’t far from the mark given their hairy bodies, tails, and wings. If it flies like a flying monkey…
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Duncan Long and his UFMs (unidentified flying monkeys) illustrate magazines and books. Long’s illustrations can be found on the covers of Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine and The Sun tabloid as well as books from HarperCollins, PS Publishing, Pocket Books, and Enslow Publishers. Long also creates book cover artwork for many self-publishing authors. See more of his artwork at Duncan Long’s Magazine and Book Cover Portfolio
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March 5th, 2012 on 11:33 am
Wow! Yet again a selection of brilliant illustrations Duncan. :)
March 5th, 2012 on 11:41 am
Thanks for the kind words, Jack. You have, of course, made my day.
March 6th, 2012 on 6:34 am
I love them all, but The Last Good Fairy and Artifacts are my favorites here.
March 6th, 2012 on 9:01 am
Duncan, this is my first exposure to your illustrations, and I am more than impressed. I love the Royal Guard illustration; it’s magnificent, as are all the others. I’ll keep you in mind for the authors I work with. Thanks for sharing.
March 6th, 2012 on 9:46 am
Janet: Thanks for the kind words. I do have a lot of fun creating illustrations for books and magazines, and perhaps a little of that shines through. I’m hoping I can create some artwork for your authors in the near future.
March 6th, 2012 on 9:55 am
Very nice! Congratulations
March 6th, 2012 on 10:02 am
Thanks, Cherie. Hope all is going well with your singing and dancing :o)
March 7th, 2012 on 8:27 am
All I can say, they are breath taking in their beauty, Duncan.
March 7th, 2012 on 8:57 am
Thanks, Alan. Much appreciated.
March 8th, 2012 on 11:39 am
First time I’ve seen your work. Very etherial and high quality. Nice! We have several new authors in our High Desert Branch of California Writers Club who are looking for illustrators. Of course I will be glad to tell them about your work.
March 8th, 2012 on 11:44 am
Thanks, Rusty. Except for my website, my advertising budget is $0 — word of mouth is where it’s at. So any and all recommendations are always greatly appreciated.
March 15th, 2012 on 9:32 pm
I love your abstract stuff, Duncan. Funny, too, that you mention flying monkeys…there were about 30 hawks (think that was what they were) flying circles overhead tonight, and that’s what I thought of…lol
The last good fairy looks a little peeved at being alone :D
March 15th, 2012 on 9:37 pm
JR: As a rule of thumb, it is generally better to have hawks rather than monkeys overhead. Unless you’re a small animal. Then it’s better to have the monkeys which generally are safe as long as you’re not nibbling on a banana.
Monkeys aren’t the best illustrators, but they work cheap and thus far have failed to unionize.