Sunday, March 27, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Confirmed Artists
I wanted to thank everyone who's signed up to be an illustrator so far - we are at 12 people right now including yours truly! We're about halfway through the call to artists period, so if everyone could please advertise MP it'd be a big help. Tweet it, blog it, post about it on your DA, or email any friends directly who you think may be interested - thanks guys!
call to artists post here
FAQ
~Rachael
(EDIT: 16 people as of 3/17, whoohoo!)
call to artists post here
FAQ
~Rachael
(EDIT: 16 people as of 3/17, whoohoo!)
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
FAQ
Hi everyone! I've been getting some questions lately about the book/artwork. This post will be the beginning of a FAQ, so please check here if you have questions. And if they're not answered, you can either email me or Grace at mp.artbook2010@gmail.com or simply post here on the blog.
1. Does my artwork need to be in a certain style?
No. As long as your piece represents "horror" to you, then anything is fine. We want this interpretation to be completely up to the artist. That being said, we are looking for finished pieces, not sketches or doodles.
2. What size do my pieces need to be?
The short answer is 6.625 x 10.25 in. The long answer is here.
3. When is my piece due?
May 20th, (Friday) 2011
4. Will I get a free copy of the book if I'm a contributing artist?
No. Unfortunately since this is a very small print run, Grace or I have no way to get freebie copies. We'll be buying our own copies, too.
5. If I want to make prints of the artwork I've submitted, will I be able to?
Yes! You retain all rights to your artwork. We do ask though that you do not exhibit (online or elsewhere) the pieces you've created specifically for "Midnight Phantasmagory" until after the book is published. Once the book goes "live" you are free to showcase your piece(s) anywhere.
6. Can I submit photography?
No. We are looking for illustrations/drawings/paintings and the like. If you have a photomanipulation, or are not sure if your piece would qualify, please email Grace and I directly: mp.artbook2010@gmail.com
7. Can I include a brief note about my piece and the medium used along with the title?
We specifically want the title of your piece first, and if you can keep to 1 or 2 sentences, a brief description along with the medium.
8. How many pieces are required?
Each artist needs to be able to commit to at least 2 pieces, and no more than 5.
1. Does my artwork need to be in a certain style?
No. As long as your piece represents "horror" to you, then anything is fine. We want this interpretation to be completely up to the artist. That being said, we are looking for finished pieces, not sketches or doodles.
2. What size do my pieces need to be?
The short answer is 6.625 x 10.25 in. The long answer is here.
3. When is my piece due?
May 20th, (Friday) 2011
4. Will I get a free copy of the book if I'm a contributing artist?
No. Unfortunately since this is a very small print run, Grace or I have no way to get freebie copies. We'll be buying our own copies, too.
5. If I want to make prints of the artwork I've submitted, will I be able to?
Yes! You retain all rights to your artwork. We do ask though that you do not exhibit (online or elsewhere) the pieces you've created specifically for "Midnight Phantasmagory" until after the book is published. Once the book goes "live" you are free to showcase your piece(s) anywhere.
6. Can I submit photography?
No. We are looking for illustrations/drawings/paintings and the like. If you have a photomanipulation, or are not sure if your piece would qualify, please email Grace and I directly: mp.artbook2010@gmail.com
7. Can I include a brief note about my piece and the medium used along with the title?
We specifically want the title of your piece first, and if you can keep to 1 or 2 sentences, a brief description along with the medium.
8. How many pieces are required?
Each artist needs to be able to commit to at least 2 pieces, and no more than 5.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sample Artwork
Awhile ago Grace and I both did a piece to help set the tone for the book, this is mine below:
(click for larger view)
Black & white is ok, we are looking for new, finished pieces. Send an email to: mp.artbook2010@gmail.com to sign up as an artist.
~Rachael
(click for larger view)
Black & white is ok, we are looking for new, finished pieces. Send an email to: mp.artbook2010@gmail.com to sign up as an artist.
~Rachael
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Call to Artists
Artists call for Midnight Phantasmagory is now open!
Our theme is horror stories; anything you consider horrific and terrifying is fair game for the theme. Maybe it’s a classic horror poem such as Poe’s “The Raven,” or perhaps it’s a dream you woke up from screaming in the middle of the night as a child?
If you are an illustrator interested in having your work in the book, please send an email to: mp.artbook2010@gmail.com with the following information:
First & last name
Email
Website or blog (if you have one)
# of pieces
Short bio about yourself (we will be printing a short blurb about each artist before their work, this can be your artist’s statement, notes about how you work, etc)
We need at least 20 artists committing to a minimum of 2 pieces each to make this art book a go.
Please be able to commit to at least 2 (& no more than 5) fully finished pieces. They can be black/white or color, but we are looking for new finished artwork that hasn’t been shown or reproduced elsewhere; no sketches or doodles. Grace and I will both be posting a couple of new pieces to give everyone a feel for what we're looking for.
Call to artists closes 3/31/2011. At that time we will post all the details regarding artwork - such as size, dpi, deadline, etc.
If you have any questions, please comment here.
~Rachael
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