Book covers and tribute piece/BiG UPload

[TARGETE]

Hey all cool new layout,

Also proud to be up on the main page with my peers.

It's Been a lil since I posted something, so here are a few oil paintings, it's difficult to get really insane with the concept side of these because when your assigned to do them you have to stick to whats given by the publisher, their are some exceptions but usually it's straight forward and you do your best. So if any of you want to get into this field be prepared to compromise a little.

The 2nd and 3rd were more experiments to see if I could get away with making it up with no refrence not sure if I was successful but it was fun to try, I did have bits a pieces of ref for the horse. I have some digital stuff waiting to show you but the publishers not ready to let me show them.

The last piece is dedicated to two guys ElCoro and Insane Visions, they made Austin for me well worth the 22 hour drive, you two are my brothers for life. And since everyone on CA have been stroking your jocks I thought that piece fit perfectly :).


book cover for AVON/Harper Collins, oils on illustration board

http://targeteart.com/JPshit/CHANgERdAYS.JPG



http://targeteart.com/JPshit/CHANgERdAYSZOOM.JPG



A cavern of black ice/Tor books, oils on masonite

http://targeteart.com/JPshit/cavernofblackIce1.JPG



Many people think I paint really tight..not really these zoom prove it :)

http://targeteart.com/JPshit/cavernofblackIce1ZOOM.JPG


http://targeteart.com/JPshit/cavernofblackIce1ZOOM1.JPG



Enemies/Tor books, oils on fiber board or particle board
This piece is being reworked but thought I'd show you the finish side.


http://targeteart.com/JPshit/ENEMIES.JPG



I kinda liked the pastels in this background zoom, sometimes you paint stuff and you only like little areas..case in point.

http://targeteart.com/JPshit/ENEMIESZOOM.JPG


Here's that pic dedicated to my Boyz Elcoro and Insane Visions, left a little to your imagination.

JP out



http://targeteart.com/JPshit/monsterhandjob.JPG


http://targeteart.com/JPshit/monsterhandjobzoom.JPG

[demeter_luna]

whoa! You are an amazing artist!!!! These pieces totaly blow my mind away. One thing I noticed though, is the horse's head (the one closest to us) on the second image, looks weird, maybe it's just to big for it's body, or I think it's the nose area that looks too big.

I might be babling sorry, and once again, your pieces are too cool for school!

[viag]

great work ! amazing style

[Hard Creation]

oh shit.
thats really nice!!

hc

[liquidwerx]

All the painted pieces kick ass. I think the sand could look, "more like sand" in the first one, but that's my only crit. The pencil piece... AWESOME. My fav image in this thread.

Good stuff. :)

~Malachi

[ElvisMcVegas]

These are great keep up the good work.

[jetpack42]

holy :jawdrop:

awesome JP. Thanks for posting. You were one of my big inspirations in Texas, it was great great great hanging out and watching you draw and paint. Hopefully we can catch up again at the next workshop..

You the man! Don't forget about showing us little guys your art from time to time!

[dem0n]

I really envy you :/
great work

[Coda_MaN]

Lovin your work, great color, amazing landscapes and atmosphere.
Especially the clouds in the first piece. Only crit is the leg on the girl riding the horse seems to be lighted a little strong, the horse is in shadow on that side and all the other characters seem more backlit. Small thing, its really up to you. greatness, That dude has some wicked nipples.

codiken

[Helzer]

Every piece is jaw-dropping amazing and beautiful.

[WillSchnevel]

man you are just too cool JP. These are just amazing.... :O

[Patrick]

Super awesome, JP, as always!

Are you gonna be able to fit Dragon*Con into your schedule again? I'd love to be able to see some of these in person!

[el coro]

awww, shucks. these are great. you know i luv ya man. keep em coming.-c36

[benzo]

That drive is a bitch man, and I've only gone one way. I can't believe you didn't fly (btw Soutwest flies direct to Austin from Tampa in case you return here)... which I hope you do for the next conference! It was great to meet you and inspiring to see someone painting in oil. Your work is awesome, and your productivity is amazing. Of course I like the last one the best, no wait the second.. all they all kick ass

[TARGETE]

Comments to reply to cool...

demeter_luna-

Thank you for the reply, and you crit is valid, I did exagerate the head size a bit and skewed it towards us a little, tried to convey a little foreshortening, horses are hard critters to do.

Viag, Hard creation-
Thanks for the words guys.

Liquidwerx-
Thanks man for the words and crit, the sand crit is a valid one I'll have to use refrence for such things in the future. Glad you like the pencil.


phlem117-
Thanks dood,

jetpack42-
Thanks man, and I do apreciate how you all made me feel comfortable at the workshop, and you arnt little man your a tall dude :)

Dem0n-
thanks for the word man.

Coda_MaN-
Thanks man and I agree about her leg, and actually was going to correct that soon.

Helzer-
Thanks man I wish I could show you all some newer stuff.

WillSchnevel-
Thanks Will, I try thats all I can do right?

Patrick-
Hey man whuts up? yhea I'll be at Dragoncon..I gotta get shit framed though. What happen to our minature gig?:)

[Art of Arm]

Aewsome
thats really nice!!

[Jokisalo]

Colors are damn good as always man, smooth lightning in your works brings some magic in these pieces and we really can regonize your stuff!!!
Would LOVE to see more of yours.

[Patrick]

Patrick-
Hey man whuts up? yhea I'll be at Dragoncon..I gotta get shit framed though. What happen to our minature gig?:)

Dammit! Goddess Rebecca beat me to it! And the movie thing got in the way. But hey I'm still hot to sculpt something of yours. We'll drink and make big schemes in Atlanta, howzat? :bashful:

[Travis_Bourbeau]

Great stuff Big guy !

[mikel]

Let me begin by saying it was both inspiring and intimidating to watch you paint in Austin.

In case you don't remember who I am, I was the guy attempting to work on a painting while you were making the finishing touches of your demo masterpiece.

The first cover for Avon and the third for Tor are the most successful of the batch. I love the intersecting lines and shapes and how they keep pulling my eye through the compostions. Something seems strange in the second one - is the horse making a sharp turn or about to lose its footing (or is it just me)? Great skies, backgrounds and textures.

Love your drawing style, any chance I could afford to buy one?

Anyways, thanks for sharing the great work!

[imglue]

targete you dont cease to amaze me with your detail work in oils. i love em.