I was asked on the Riyria Facebook page if there was any fan art for the series. I only knew of the one, but then I looked and found three. The color one was done by my daughter, not sure if that is technically still fan art, I suppose it is, and I like it so I'm calling it fair. Notice how it is in the shape of a sword that is broken. Clever girl. (
To see more of my daughter's art.)
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If I've learned something from this picture it's that line-work is like a
fine Pinot Noir, it's subtle, it's full of life and energy, it hides
and suggests, and too much of it gives you a headache...well, when
you're the one making the picture anyway. The image, though, is finally
done and I'm quite pleased with it. It's from the first pages of Michael
J. Sullivan's "Riyria Revelations" when our heros, Hadrian Blackwater
and Royce Melborn, master thieves, are held up by a group of...thieves.
No more spoilers than that for anyone who hasn't read it, which is
unfortunately a large number. If you haven't, read it! By the way, I
have promised myself no more trees for a while...however I do have quite
the habit of breaking promises and self-torture...
Any comments and criticisms are, of course, welcome.
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Jesse Bechtold did these other two. One of which I already posted, but am reposting here because I can. (
To see more of Jesse's work.)
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This illustration is inspired by a small event in a book called "The
Crown Conspiracy", part of a book series called "The Riyria Revelations"
by Michael J. Sullivan. If you haven't heard of it it's about two
thieves in a medieval style world accidentally getting caught up in a
bid to create a new world empire. It's good fun, so I'd recommend it to
anyone wanting a good adventure to read. Anyway, this started as a
doodle to try to nail one of the main characters, Hadrian Blackwater,
but I was having a lot of fun with the barmaid so I just kept going.
What can I say, I have a thing for busty, size twelve barmaids...just
ask my fiance'. More illustrations from this book to come and any
comments welcome!
Pen and Ink on Paper |
Thanks to both for illuminating my world.
Aah, a broken sword as the bottom of it isn't part of the picture, the one by your daughter. She is very talented and clever in her work.
ReplyDeleteThe other two are amazing as well! Goodness, if I could only do half that good. ;)
Nice! It's great to see how others see your book. These are some intricate pieces.
ReplyDeleteThese are great. My daughter, incidentally, is also wanting to be an artist when she grows up (she's seven now). It seems like I am stumbling along in your footsteps, Michael. I only hope my daughter can draw that good when she is older!
ReplyDeleteWow, you have some very talented fans.
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What a delightful post! I love the art
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