Thank you so much. Mike certainly shines in this faux early 1900s pulp style. And I’m very glad to be turning the corner on posting stories where my art style reflects my current level.
The illustrations for many of our older books are 10 or more years old. These illustrations are from 2019, but those five years made a big difference. And I’m really excited for the stuff we’ll be posting soon that I’ve illustrated just this month!
I admit it, the picture with the ghosts got me to read it. Really great installment! It reminds me of the tripods from those City of Lead and Gold books.
They're kind of like ... What if the tripods won? And they let people go about their lives until they turn 18 and get a mind control device attached to them? And if you refuse, they take you away to their weird city? It's three books and it's weird and interesting.
I’m used to it. I’ve come to the realization that illustrations have a different effect on people and stick with people a different way than words, and that’s OK. Good, even.
I’m very pleased to say that more of the illustrations going forward will be more like these in quality. Back when I did the Gloom of the Grave illustrations, I was going through a much needed turning point in my art.
Signal boost appreciated!
WOW! This packs so many punches I'm reeling—a real tour-de-force. Incredible installment here, Michael (and Shell, for the illustrations)!
Thank you so much. Mike certainly shines in this faux early 1900s pulp style. And I’m very glad to be turning the corner on posting stories where my art style reflects my current level.
The illustrations for many of our older books are 10 or more years old. These illustrations are from 2019, but those five years made a big difference. And I’m really excited for the stuff we’ll be posting soon that I’ve illustrated just this month!
I admit it, the picture with the ghosts got me to read it. Really great installment! It reminds me of the tripods from those City of Lead and Gold books.
And pleased you liked it! I'm not familiar with the books you mentioned. Are they a kind of sequel to War of the Worlds as well?
They're kind of like ... What if the tripods won? And they let people go about their lives until they turn 18 and get a mind control device attached to them? And if you refuse, they take you away to their weird city? It's three books and it's weird and interesting.
Another great story. Just the right amount of action and human interest.
Thank you so much, sir!
Thanks for reading. I'm very glad that you enjoyed it.
Thank you kindly, sir!
I’m used to it. I’ve come to the realization that illustrations have a different effect on people and stick with people a different way than words, and that’s OK. Good, even.
I’m very pleased to say that more of the illustrations going forward will be more like these in quality. Back when I did the Gloom of the Grave illustrations, I was going through a much needed turning point in my art.
The scattered bands of humans are always happy for reinforcements.