Cover 1

The cover for “issue 1” (as it were) started off as a simple, quick pencil sketch. After several thumbnails, I decided on one particular design that covered everything I wanted it to whilst also being a strong image in its composition, and remaining suitably ambiguous so as to leave the future story unspoiled.

 

Fixed Planet

My desired techniques to try here were:

1: Inking digitally: this can be seen around the form of the central character/ figure, and in part on the floating orb just under his out reaching hand.

2: Creating a glowing effect on objects: I wanted to create a glow around the planet and over other key parts of the image. Using a linking colour to unify the various areas of the image.

3: Constructing a well working compostion: From the title working down, the eye is lead over the various parts of the image, telling a story.



There are some other little bits in here for the discerning reader. The stars in the background of space for example - for any londonfgsser’s you may notice one is worth £600 ;) – in fact that may be a good competition question to run at some point…

The cover was actually done after the first x3 pages.