Apologies for the lack of blog recently - things here have been pretty busy and I'm saving lots of the latest work for my new website. However, I have recently finished the cover for 'The Thirteen Secrets', the third (perhaps final?!) book in the Treasures/Curses series by the fantastic Michelle Harrison, and thought I should share it with you.
The Filigree inside the '13' probably took me about 4 or 5 days of solid work, then with seperate layers in Photoshop I could select certain elements, drop shadows and add highlights. I have to say, I think it's possibly my favourite cover of the three titles, each one seems to have got progressively more refined. The designer, Nick Stearn at S&S has done a great job as always, so thanks for this commission.
The Thirteen Secrets is due to be published in the U.K. by Simon & Schuster on the 3rd February 2011. Keep up to date with the award winning author at her website : http://www.michelleharrisonbooks.com/
8 comments:
Amazing cover. Just saw Michelle's tweet about it. Stunning.
Fabulous cover - came here from Micelles tweet and I'm so glad I did Love it
I'm here because of Michelle's tweet as well - what a stunning cover. I am a fan of this series and the (UK) cover art!
Ryan, Pagecrawler and Cat - so glad you like the new cover, and thanks for leaving a message. I think Michelle's new book will be a fantastic read! Roll on 2011!
Sweet web site, I had not come across illustr8.blogspot.com earlier during my searches!
Keep up the wonderful work!
Glad you like it, and I'll do my best!
Cheers
Chris
My publisher told me you’re drawing the cover for my new book as well. I’m very impressed by your wonderful work and can’t wait to see your first sketches.
Janine
Hi Janine
Great, I really hope you like what I've come up with. It should be ready in a day or 2, it's been a very busy time. Thanks for stopping by,
Best,
Chris
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