Book Cover

[Dean1401]

Been a few years since I used Artrage (10 or so I believe).

Can't remember my old username name so here as brand new.
Needed to paint a cover for my wifes new soon to be released book. Artrage was my go too so I didn't need to buy oils.
Having a blast!

Still working different areas but the brief was 1800's and Dramatic.

Let me know what you think.

[markw]

Hello Dean and welcome back to the ArtRage forums
Well, I think you have managed to stick to the brief there; dramatic and set in the 19th century!
Looking forward to seeing this develop!
Which version of AR are you using? It’s come a long way in the last 10 years!

[Dean1401]

Thanks Mark,
I have a few older "Marker drawings" in the forums somewhere. Unfortunately life sometimes takes us on a different direction
Been enjoying myself but unfortunately under the clock.

Believe I am using "Vitae" as I recently purchased this. ( My older version was pretty dead )

Love the program and glad it hasn't changed dramatically! I could still pick up the tools etc pretty easily.......... Settings.... still playing.

Thanks You
Dean

[markw]

Yes, there are more tools and settings to play with in ARV but but it’s initial “pickup and go” ease of use still remains.

[Dean1401]

Found the oil brush, palette knife and occasionally the airbrush are the tools of choice. The draft pen is great for small details as I was running out of pixels in places.

Regards
Dean

[Dean1401]

Little more work on the sky and character. The character and bird are part of the theme to the book.

[Dean1401]

Ok, this is how it ended. Someone mentioned the “cliff”, but it is part of the theme. Look close and you can see the cliff is actually a “sentinel” watching over the sea. May wanna read the book 🤔

[Dean1401]

Sorry, everyone! Unfortunately this is not my day job 😂. The cover was painted for my wife’s 2nd book. Attached are the brief ( from my wife), to the finished painting.

Not sure how to attach?

[Dean1401]

Hopefully this uploads!

[RoelandVerhoeven]

A beautiful piece of art that showcases the beauty of nature. You have created a realistic yet impressionistic depiction of the scene.
The overall effect of the painting is bright and fresh, but with a sense of tragedy.