Sunday 11 March 2012

Dan and the Drawings



I have finally -- after far more time than I like to admit -- finished the chapter heading illustrations for Dan and the Dead. Here’s a sneak preview.

I wonder why I found them so difficult. It’s slightly sobering. But then, little that is worthwhile was ever created easily. Or something. Perhaps I just need to buy myself a new pen…

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18 comments:

  1. K M Kelly11 March 2012 at 18:16

    I love that dog - he's wonderful!

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  2. Anita Saxena11 March 2012 at 18:42

    As usual, awesome illustrations.

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  3. Rachel Fenton12 March 2012 at 00:08

    Oh yes, new stationary'll fix you up every time!

    Well worth the time, though - these drawings are superb - Dan is bursting with character.

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  4. Thomas Taylor12 March 2012 at 08:13

    Thank you:)

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  5. Unknown12 March 2012 at 09:35

    Oh, Thomas, I just love these! Especially the bats. And the dog. And, actually Dan looks pretty good too. But who's stuffed inside the bird cage? Guess I'll have to read it to find out!

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  6. Amanda Lillywhite12 March 2012 at 10:01

    Wonderful illustrations Thomas!

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  7. Thomas Taylor12 March 2012 at 10:09

    Thanks, Sue:)

    The skull in the cage is a big part of the story, especially when you find out how the skull got in there...

    I'm looking forward to the cover design being finished -- the image used on Amazon, Waterstones etc. is actually just the rough!

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  8. Thomas Taylor12 March 2012 at 10:41

    Oh, and thanks to you too, Amanda. Didn't see you there:)

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  9. Simon Kewin12 March 2012 at 12:50

    They are just so cool. I love Dan's expressions; he oozes character.

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  10. Thomas Taylor12 March 2012 at 13:54

    Thanks for that, Simon:)

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  11. Caroline Green12 March 2012 at 14:04

    Just brilliant. You clever thing.

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  12. Thomas Taylor12 March 2012 at 14:38

    Wow, thanks Caroline:)

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  13. Planet Penny12 March 2012 at 15:29

    That dog lives next door....

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  14. Thomas Taylor12 March 2012 at 15:53

    Ah, but you're well protected...

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  15. Anonymous12 March 2012 at 21:48

    Brilliant drawings, Thomas! Now I can't wait to read the book :-)
    Rose

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  16. Thomas Taylor12 March 2012 at 23:34

    Thank you, Rose:)

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  17. Will Sedgwick13 March 2012 at 19:38

    Great illustrations Thomas. And i like the new title background.

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  18. Thomas Taylor13 March 2012 at 20:11

    Thanks, Will:)

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