NEIL GAIMAN’S SNOW GLASS APPLES

Work on A DISTANT SOIL has been set aside while I complete Neil Gaiman’s SNOW GLASS APPLES which was just announced today at PASTE Magazine’s website.

I’m working in a style I’ve adapted from long study of the work of Irish Arts and Crafts Movement illustrator and stained glass creator Harry Clarke. I’ve admired his work since discovering it as a teenager. I mistook his drawings for those of Aubrey Beardsley, whom I also admire, though Clarke is far more macabre and had a longer career. Like Beardsley, he died young. Clarke passed away at age 41 after an amazingly prolific career.

I’ve referenced a few of his drawings in the images for Neil’s book.

Please be advised, this is a dark, mature fantasy: not for children at all.

This highly decorative style and romantic approach suits me, and I enjoy everything about doing this book and this look. All of the drawings are by hand, and the colors are digital. I think I’d like to have a go at another work in this style.

To A DISTANT SOIL fans, I apologize for setting it aside to work on other projects. I know how long you’ve been waiting, but I sincerely hope it’s worth it!

Now I only have a few weeks to finish, so down the rabbit hole! Bye.