(06-26-2013, 04:24 PM)Notalone Wrote: It's wonderful to see so many different creative expressions.

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(07-05-2013, 01:33 AM)vervex Wrote: (Note: I hesitated before posting here, but then I thought, really, why not? And so here it is...)

Here's a painting I started a while ago but only got to finish it today:



Orca - 2013
See it on DeviantART / Visit Luminescent

Some months ago, I dreamed of a beautiful orca in the ocean, close to a shore where I stood. It left me with a very strong feeling and impression, and since then I've felt a connection to the marine mammal. For the series Luminescent, I decided to illustrate two orcas.

The orca whale, also known as killer whale, is a carnivorous marine mammal found in all oceans and most seas. They are known to live in matriarchal societies and each pod has its own unique dialect. Orcas are extremely intelligent and playful. They are also present in Native American tradition, often regarded as the ruler or guardian of the sea.

(07-05-2013, 01:33 AM)vervex Wrote: (Note: I hesitated before posting here, but then I thought, really, why not? And so here it is...)

Here's a painting I started a while ago but only got to finish it today:



Orca - 2013
See it on DeviantART / Visit Luminescent

Some months ago, I dreamed of a beautiful orca in the ocean, close to a shore where I stood. It left me with a very strong feeling and impression, and since then I've felt a connection to the marine mammal. For the series Luminescent, I decided to illustrate two orcas.

The orca whale, also known as killer whale, is a carnivorous marine mammal found in all oceans and most seas. They are known to live in matriarchal societies and each pod has its own unique dialect. Orcas are extremely intelligent and playful. They are also present in Native American tradition, often regarded as the ruler or guardian of the sea.

(07-05-2013, 12:16 PM)caycegal Wrote: Looking for someone to design a book cover. All I can offer is your name (Cover designed by ______) as the book is very much a low cost endeavor that I'm working on after my regular job - and it's not the first time I've started a book, but I'm hoping it'll be the first time I actually get one to the marketing stage. It is a paperback 5.5 X 8.5 inches. I have started (the cover) with some ideas I had working on Gimp. I just think someone with more artistic and marketing knowledge could do a better job than I can - especially since I have to teach myself how to use Gimp while I'm going along, and I should really be spending any free time writing the book itself. The cover needs to be commercially attractive. The book is about a health supplement that is very exciting, and the people who own the company have agreed to sell it on their website when it's completed - they are helping me with materials. I would need you to sign over the rights to the design in an agreement that would state that you will be given credit by name for the design of the cover if it is used. Send me a message if you are interested.

P.S. I'm aware that anyone who agrees to this deal is just doing it to be helpful, or perhaps someone who wants the practice, and is a beginner in a design or other artistic career. Thanks in advance.

(08-28-2013, 04:02 PM)Gemini Wolf Wrote: I like it Horuseus. Is it supposed to be a tunnel of light, or a disk?

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I self-published a novel, which I wish I had gone with a traditional publisher/agent. I had the chance, but I blew it. Now my book is out of print, and it's hard to get another publisher to seriously consider a book that was already published. It may have been made into a movie if I had used a standard publisher, but I was afraid of losing the rights to my book. But what good are rights if I have no exposure.

You might want to check out elance.com. That site has people that will bid on a project, and you choose who you'd like from those that bid.

(07-05-2013, 12:16 PM)caycegal Wrote: Looking for someone to design a book cover. All I can offer is your name (Cover designed by ______) as the book is very much a low cost endeavor that I'm working on after my regular job - and it's not the first time I've started a book, but I'm hoping it'll be the first time I actually get one to the marketing stage. It is a paperback 5.5 X 8.5 inches. I have started (the cover) with some ideas I had working on Gimp. I just think someone with more artistic and marketing knowledge could do a better job than I can - especially since I have to teach myself how to use Gimp while I'm going along, and I should really be spending any free time writing the book itself. The cover needs to be commercially attractive. The book is about a health supplement that is very exciting, and the people who own the company have agreed to sell it on their website when it's completed - they are helping me with materials. I would need you to sign over the rights to the design in an agreement that would state that you will be given credit by name for the design of the cover if it is used. Send me a message if you are interested.

P.S. I'm aware that anyone who agrees to this deal is just doing it to be helpful, or perhaps someone who wants the practice, and is a beginner in a design or other artistic career. Thanks in advance.