Yes, if the typography was stronger *and* the art was actually good as opposed to just being close to good. I do very much like that lustrous ‘porcelain’ look though. (Can anyone tell me how to create that effect? I’m talking about the sort of layered glow that seems to come from the title and from the woman’s skin and clothes.)
Thanks! It’s kinda hard to tell from the example if that would produce the elusive ‘porcelain’ look, but it looks like it might — and it would for sure be a good place to start playing around. Thanks for the link!
Yeah, the art isn’t exactly great. The result is a sort of dreamy, soft feel to the image. I’ve used it a couple of times and it really makes the drawing pop, especially if the original colors are a bit washed out.
Catie
8 years ago
Oragon Shaman? Eragon? Oregon?
Drawing tip #1: smudge tool is not as awesome as you think it is.
I think it’s based on an actual Gaelic/Celtic font that was used in 16 century and later. That D was an actual letter at one time. But letters evolve just like the language, and this D is not the D we use today. That’s why all the Celtics, Uncials, Gothics and whatever they’re called are not good fonts for book covers. Their letters are obsolete.
I wouldn’t. It’s awkward and stiff. It is better than the average refrigerator art, true, but that’s not exactly hard to achieve. I mean, there are elephants out there that draw better than the average refrigerator artist. I’m not even kidding. http://www.elephantart.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1727 A freaking elephant drew this. I’d put this on an elephant related book any day. The drawing might be simplistic, but it’s not awkward.
Oh man, it’s so close to being good art.
Yes! I agree.
PosRe: If the typography was stronger this would be a good cover.
Yes, if the typography was stronger *and* the art was actually good as opposed to just being close to good. I do very much like that lustrous ‘porcelain’ look though. (Can anyone tell me how to create that effect? I’m talking about the sort of layered glow that seems to come from the title and from the woman’s skin and clothes.)
I don’t know about that particular glow, but I like this soft glow effect: http://zeldacw.deviantart.com/art/tutorial-soft-glow-effect-29134298
Thanks! It’s kinda hard to tell from the example if that would produce the elusive ‘porcelain’ look, but it looks like it might — and it would for sure be a good place to start playing around. Thanks for the link!
Yeah, the art isn’t exactly great. The result is a sort of dreamy, soft feel to the image. I’ve used it a couple of times and it really makes the drawing pop, especially if the original colors are a bit washed out.
Oragon Shaman? Eragon? Oregon?
Drawing tip #1: smudge tool is not as awesome as you think it is.
Yep. Oregon. I recognize Mt. Hood.
Seriously tho’ that font. That’s a D???
I think it’s based on an actual Gaelic/Celtic font that was used in 16 century and later. That D was an actual letter at one time. But letters evolve just like the language, and this D is not the D we use today. That’s why all the Celtics, Uncials, Gothics and whatever they’re called are not good fonts for book covers. Their letters are obsolete.
Personally, I LOVE Uncials. But they’re not for book covers. Even that T is barely a T.
Considering past “artwork” that has appeared on this site, I’d give this one a pass, even though the typeface is lacking.
I wouldn’t. It’s awkward and stiff. It is better than the average refrigerator art, true, but that’s not exactly hard to achieve. I mean, there are elephants out there that draw better than the average refrigerator artist. I’m not even kidding. http://www.elephantart.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/1727 A freaking elephant drew this. I’d put this on an elephant related book any day. The drawing might be simplistic, but it’s not awkward.