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Feedback on draft artwork (Patreon)

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2022-07-19 04:40:22
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2026-06
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Hi all,

This is the draft art for the next book in the Grand Game series. I'm not quite convinced by the cover. Any comments/feedback to improve it are welcome.

Note, the above artwork is still B&W and needs to be colored.

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CM

I like it just the way it is right now in black and white with just the purple lettering.

Joshua Adams

I think that the other covers (excluding the original for book one) are almost monochromatic and this one is very bleh. A nexus does give off neural vibes, but it seems like it should have at least a few more highlights. Also, I thought the character wore a cloak. And while it’s okay if it’s not present here, the crossed swords are defying gravity, upside down, I think.

Daniel

I guess you could nitpick anything, but the swords being upside down on his back, in an impossible to draw position, that also somehow don’t fall out, kind of pops out a little

Cirex123

alternate title: „taking a scenic dump“

Jay

I don’t mind jt. Did notice upside down swords but meh doesn’t ruin the cover for me.

Joe

I think it's an excellent cover. Even the location of the swords doesn't bother me so much as that can be attributed to sheath design and a magical locking mechanism - this is fantasy, after all. But if it bothers a lot of people, then it may be worth changing it. I'd just like to see what it looks like colored. Apart from that, it's a very eye catching cover.

Eric M

The cover looks excellent, the swords being reversed is exactly how I imagined it from the books, only thing that made me think it was unlikely was the fact both swords have the same hilt/pommel.

Daniel

I still feel the issue with it dropping is a thing, but I get what you’re saying. That’s a side issue for me though, the real problem is it’s an impossible draw position. The tip of the sword has to clear the sheath to draw the sword, and grabbing the hilt at hip hight and drawing down, your arm is already almost fully extended. You’d get maybe 6in/15cm’s drawn before your arm is at maximum extension. Your hand would have to reach behind your knee while standing straight to draw the sword from the sheath. Reverse it though, and after reaching over your shoulder you get the same draw length just rotating your shoulder to bring your hand to neck height. Then obviously the entire length of your arm during extension - as happens with real life.

Daniel

To get an equivalent position with the swords reversed, imagine the hilt was on top but the top of the sheath was a foot/30cm’s above your head. How would you lift the sword high enough to remove it from the sheath? Your arm can’t reach high enough. Same with the image, just your arm can’t reach low enough regardless of the locking mechanism.

John Findlay

I like the black and white it make the title pop. But I'm with you on something missing. I would probably add some kind of werewolf overtone with the whole reason he headed to the nexus being supplied in the last book. Your call though. Maybe a set of transparemt wolf eyes watch from the shadows... I don't know though.

Joe

I see your point.

Joe

Lol. That made me laugh when I saw your avatar.

John Findlay

I can see that... I'd still make the same suggestion after reading the last chapter posted, let alone the last book released.

Timothy Gaynor

Actually the black and white is really well done, kind of what a dog or wolf might see. Personally Id only color the character and not the entire artwork.

Daniel

More importantly than the artwork though, what sort of release date estimate is it looking at?

grandgame

Thanks for all the comments. Very helpful! As for release... i've been battling with my hands, so have been forced to dictate. As of right now, i'm dictating the last few chapters of book 3. Release date will be dependent on how fast i can transcribe, edit, proof.

Florian Brauer

Late to the party. Overall I like the feel of the cover. The swords are in all covers quite different length. Book 1: roughly hand to shoulder. Book 2: Blade goes only from hand to elbow. (could have been longer they would qualify more as long daggers) Book 3: The length here is again more like the first. The fixation of the swords is also slightly "flimsy". The X leather strap does not look to me like it could hold two blades. https://www.kultofathena.com/product/rfb-double-sword-back-harness-black/ I know that reference has the handles up but it would create some kind of teeth style :) Regarding the issue with the arm length to pull the swords out. If the harness had a quick release mechanism then the arm length would be less of an issue (I am not an expert in this regard). Does not solve the gravity part.