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Acolyte
I've just signed up and thought I'd introduce myself before I begin posting. I am an Illustrator who also dabbles in a bit of fantasy writing. I've always loved story books and never really grew out of them (Hell, I'm currently reading Arabian Nights, -the challenging version!-) From dragons and knights to witches and flying horses, I've imagined it all. I've started writing several stories over the years only to leave them unfinished. I'm a perfectionist, so I always end up rewriting every story 20 times before I come to the conclusion that I don't have the kind of time it takes to get it right.
Actually, it's more complicated than that. It's that the writer in me must battle the artist in me. I'll write a scene, imagine it in my head, and next thing I know the artist is trying to clobber the writer, fighting to draw the scene instead of allowing the writer to finish writing it. Sadly this duality keeps me from finishing anything, but maybe one day that might change. Maybe I should stick to short stories. Lol!
There is a double-purpose in my joining this forum. As I've mentioned, I'm also an illustrator. I'm fairly busy with more projects than I am sometimes able to handle, but I admit that the subject matter some of my clients request isn't always the sort I enjoy to the fullest. Don't get me wrong, I love putting a smile on the faces of my clients when they see their visions come to life (no matter how cheesy ). It truly keeps me going, but there are times when I sit over my tablet and sigh, wishing I'd have a few book covers with dragons, mages, flying horses or monsters to draw. I've had a few covers that involved some fun, but those are done, and I'm left with a lot of modern, tightly-controlled stuff I wouldn't call my 'niche'. I don't think there are any limits to what I can draw or paint as long as budget and time leaves little constraints, so I'm hoping that there might be one or two authors here (now, or in the near or distant future) who might find me a good match for them.
I wouldn't call this an "ad" per se, rather a cry for help. Think of it as a rescue mission. You may be wondering why I don't simply draw for myself. Well, I'd love to, except there's no time. All of my drawing time is dedicated to projects, and has been for the past few years. I can't justify spending a week or month on my own drawings when I need to be working on a paid project. So, if you find yourself in need of an Illustrator and your cover or book illustrations contain fantasy-oriented subjects, don't hesitate to contact me on this forum, or via e-mail. It would be so nice to be able to exercise my imagination!
Thanks for reading, and I'll see/read you around.
Actually, it's more complicated than that. It's that the writer in me must battle the artist in me. I'll write a scene, imagine it in my head, and next thing I know the artist is trying to clobber the writer, fighting to draw the scene instead of allowing the writer to finish writing it. Sadly this duality keeps me from finishing anything, but maybe one day that might change. Maybe I should stick to short stories. Lol!
There is a double-purpose in my joining this forum. As I've mentioned, I'm also an illustrator. I'm fairly busy with more projects than I am sometimes able to handle, but I admit that the subject matter some of my clients request isn't always the sort I enjoy to the fullest. Don't get me wrong, I love putting a smile on the faces of my clients when they see their visions come to life (no matter how cheesy ). It truly keeps me going, but there are times when I sit over my tablet and sigh, wishing I'd have a few book covers with dragons, mages, flying horses or monsters to draw. I've had a few covers that involved some fun, but those are done, and I'm left with a lot of modern, tightly-controlled stuff I wouldn't call my 'niche'. I don't think there are any limits to what I can draw or paint as long as budget and time leaves little constraints, so I'm hoping that there might be one or two authors here (now, or in the near or distant future) who might find me a good match for them.
I wouldn't call this an "ad" per se, rather a cry for help. Think of it as a rescue mission. You may be wondering why I don't simply draw for myself. Well, I'd love to, except there's no time. All of my drawing time is dedicated to projects, and has been for the past few years. I can't justify spending a week or month on my own drawings when I need to be working on a paid project. So, if you find yourself in need of an Illustrator and your cover or book illustrations contain fantasy-oriented subjects, don't hesitate to contact me on this forum, or via e-mail. It would be so nice to be able to exercise my imagination!
Thanks for reading, and I'll see/read you around.