I have started multiple book projects over the years. Some are figments of an idea, some are projects I started with other creative friends, and one or two have been my passion for years and years. I am coming to terms with my ADHD in order to complete some of them. Here are three:
(first image) Journey through the Upsidaisium Ore Mountains ©2014 Acrylic on canvas board 14"x18". I started this piece in 1984 as a lightly airbrushed nebula with some roughed-in asteroid barges moving from right to left. Inspiration struck me in December 2013 — I rotated the under-painting one quarter turn clockwise, and the Upsidaisium Ore Mountains were born — depicting a steam-punk "airship" visiting the source of it's propulsion. As I painted, I imagined this picture as part of a much bigger adventure story.
(second image) Journey through the Upsidaisium Ore Mountains — Algae Farm/Fuel Depot ©2014 W.I.P. Photoshop 16.5“x12.5”. This illustration started out as a thumbnail on the back of a business card I had intended to hand out as a sample at a convention. After completing several I realized I’d rather make them into art than give them away. While developing this piece, I was inspired to add the Upsidaisium Ore Air Ship to the mix. Now it’s part of the story. Stay tuned for more developments.