I was inspired recently by the illustrations done by Carson Ellis and Diana Suzuka for one of my favorite book series, The Mysterious Benedict Society. The simplicity of the art still conveys a nice bit of information, and I wanted to try my hand at something a bit like it. Granted, these pieces are far from my first foray into this sort of look, but they’re the most polished yet, I dare say. I enjoy the loose nature of it quite a bit. The uneven and wobbly lines make it efficient, but energetic, and the loosey goosey coloring style keeps it fun and interesting. I’m slowly experimenting with more detail in the illustrations, but it’s a tricky balance. Too much detail and you’ve deviated from the point of the style, but too little detail and it just feels unfinished. Though I’ve done pieces with this look purely for my own enjoyment, I do hope I get commissioned to do a cover in this style. It’s great fun, and I think the lopsided look lends well to a cover. It feels playful and light. That’s all from me for now, though. Quick reminder that you can hire me for book and album cover art—check out the Commissions page on the site to learn all the details.
All the best, -Lissie Dixon
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