Book Cover Illustrations

OK… these have to bring the total cover concepts I’ve created for the graphic novel Werewolves of New Idria (written by John Chadwell and soon to be released by Moonstone Books) up to something like eight different versions. The good news is that they seem to be getting better along the way. And each rejected […]

The next to last illustration in the graphic novel version of John Chadwell’s Werewolves of New Idria (Moonstone Books). The illustrations have been a bear to get finished due to the number of pictures and complexity of each one (the one shown above was also a boar to get done – but far from boring). […]

Another portion of an illustration for John Chadwell’s Werewolves of New Idria graphic novel (which I’m doing the cover and interior illustrations for). This is the Brasilia, matriarch of the wolf clan of New Idria. This character has had a long evolution, going through several different “looks” before I finally settled on modeled her after […]

The first half of 2010 has been busy, with many self-publishing authors and small presses realizing that in order to compete with big presses, a quality cover illustration can be key in attracting buyers. On the “established press” side of things, I’ve also been busy, currently finishing up a collection of illustrations for a graphic […]

Rough sketches can be useful for discovering what works best for the layout of a book or magazine illustration. They can be whipped off in minutes, and quickly show whether or not a layout is likely to look good. Generally artists try to avoid showing uninitiated clients these drawings as they can easily be mistaken […]

Another group of illustrations (or parts of illustrations) I’m doing for John Chadwell’s graphic novel Werewolves of New Idria which will be published by Moonstone Books. ===================== Duncan Long is a freelance book illustrator whose artwork has appeared in publications from HarperCollins, PS Publishing, Pocket Books, Solomon Press, Fort Ross, and many other publishers and […]

Another round of graphic excerpts from John Chadwell’s graphic novel Werewolves of New Idria (Moonstone Books). Each of these is actually just a part of the page from the books (as I don’t want to ruin the complete picture for readers). As can be seen, these are a part of the progression through WWII and […]

Another round of “sneak previews” of the illustrations for John Chadwell’s graphic novel Werewolves of New Idria (Moonstone Books). The illustrations have an added level of complexity in that we’re trying to keep them (as the story itself) historically accurate with the uniforms, armor, firearms, swords, motor cycles, etc., etc. Given that the story line […]

I figured it was about time for an update on the B&W book illustrations I’m doing for John Chadwell’s graphic novel Werewolves of New Idria (Moonstone Books). Since the story was written with a film version in mind, Moonstone settled on the “wide vision” format for this graphic novel giving each picture a movie-picture-like perspective […]

I just got word from John Chadwell that he has signed a book contract with Moonstone Books for a novelized version of the Werewolves of New Idria. John Chadwell has written hundreds of articles for magazines and newspapers, become somewhat of successful script doctor, and penned over 20 theatrical scripts on speculation. He even works […]