The Art of a Changed World – Illustrating the novels of Alice Sabo

I’m pleased to announce a new, free digital publication, The Art of a Changed World – a detailed retrospective of the cover art I have produced with writer Alice Sabo, since 2014.

The Art of a Changed World brings together all my concept art, final cover illustrations and designs for Alice’s thirteen books to date – spanning science fiction, fantasy and thriller genres. It contains the stories behind each cover, as well as insights into the creative process alongside contributions from Alice, plus a wonderful foreword by Richard Hayes.

This project celebrates creative collaboration in the world of independent publishing – whether you are an aspiring or established writer, artist, publisher, fan or reader, I hope you enjoy The Art of a Changed World.

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Random Number Generator cover art

My first new cover art for 2019 is for A. Maldon’s new collection of science fiction short stories, Random Number Generator.

I discussed various aspects of the title story with the author and initially worked up several different cover concepts. We both agreed that the image of a young boy wired into some kind of menacing looking machinery would make for a striking and interesting cover.

Below is the concept sketch:

Random Number Generator is out now in ebook format.

February 21, 2019 by thelightdreams Categories: Blog, cover art, cover reveal, NewsTags: books, concept art, cover art, cover reveal, digital art, dystopian, dystopian fiction, ebooks, illustration, independent author, publishing, science fiction, short stories Leave a comment

Alice Sabo – High Barrens

One of my most recent cover illustration projects was for Alice Sabo’s new fantasy High Barrens, the first book in Sabo’s new Tales of Haroon series.

Alice wanted to capture the essence of the mystical world in which this coming-of-age story is set, but at the same time capturing the sense of journey and adventure.

Here you can see my initial concept sketch and the final artwork for the front, back and spine.

To find out more about High Barrens, visit Alice’s website.

May 28, 2018 by thelightdreams Categories: NewsTags: book cover, concept art, cover art, illustration Leave a comment