A cover for a recent edition of the classic wartime children's fantasy 'The Silver Sword' by Ian Serrailier, published by Oxford University Press. Pen & ink with coloured inks.
Amazingly detailed work, Martin! I have never read 'The Silver Sword', but I might look it up on the strength of your illustration, nice dramatic feel to this one! I wasn't there, but I think you've caught the atmosphere of the Blitz perfectly! well done!
This was one of my favourite books growing up (if a fantasy, a very real one) and this beautiful picture captures the atmosphere, mood and magic of the story-telling very well.
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you've got to be kidding me. this is done in pen and ink?
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amazing,looks so real.
congrats
One of my favorite pictures ever, it almost looks like a Norman Rockwell work.
The original isn't very large, measuring 240mm x 145mm, drawn on paper.
Amazingly detailed work, Martin! I have never read 'The Silver Sword', but I might look it up on the strength of your illustration, nice dramatic feel to this one! I wasn't there, but I think you've caught the atmosphere of the Blitz perfectly! well done!
Incredible details, was this a large work?
This was one of my favourite books growing up (if a fantasy, a very real one) and this beautiful picture captures the atmosphere, mood and magic of the story-telling very well.