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JULY CONTEST: Design a book cover for the Wizard of Oz

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  • Quackamos
    Quackamos last edited by 20 Jul 2020, 21:30

    Here is my completed piece, I wanted to do something also in the graphic novel/comic style, and as well as incorporate a hint of the "rubber hose" style of cartoons for fun! I'm nervous posting, but I really want to try get more pieces in my portfolio this year. :' )

    WizardofOz_Bookcover_July2020Contest_JackieSmith_Cropped.jpg

    https://www.instagram.com/quackamos/
    Twitter - https://twitter.com/quackamos

    Nyrryl  Cadiz SethWolfshorndl A 3 Replies Last reply 31 Jul 2020, 22:13 Reply Quote 39
    • Sasha Contreras
      Sasha Contreras last edited by Sasha Contreras 24 Jul 2020, 00:45 20 Jul 2020, 23:58

      My entry for the Wizard of Oz book cover illustration WizardofOz_SashaContreras.jpg

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiquis_studio/
      Portfolio: https://sasharc.myportfolio.com/home

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      • Eric Droke
        Eric Droke last edited by Eric Droke 21 Jul 2020, 03:43 21 Jul 2020, 03:42

        Here's my post for the July contest. It was a challenge working with such an iconic piece of literature. It was tough trying to avoid the original aesthetic, not to mention the movie's influence. I'm still very new to this, so definitely a good challenge for me.

        These are the gifts (in the book) given by the Wizard: a silk heart filled with sawdust for the Tin Man, a scoop of bran filled with pins and needles ("bran new brains") for the Scarecrow, and a bottle of "courage" potion for the Lion. (Also, Dorothy's shoes are silver in the book.) All these things were just substitutes for the real gifts acquired along the journey on the yellow brick road... love, wisdom, courage, and a way home. Hope you enjoy!

        SVS_July_Oz.jpg

        Johanna Kim cathy spee amiklo 3 Replies Last reply 28 Jul 2020, 20:29 Reply Quote 14
        • J
          jdubz last edited by jdubz 22 Jul 2020, 17:30 21 Jul 2020, 03:45

          Here's my submission. I'm kind of out in the weeds on this one a bit because it's more of an adaptation of the book, but I really wanted to push myself with mixing styles and I've really been wanting to practice some graphic novel looks, so here we go πŸ˜›

          svs-cover.jpg

          Josh White
          https://www.instagram.com/joshwhiteillustration/

          Nyrryl  Cadiz carrieannebrown sigross L ina 5 Replies Last reply 31 Jul 2020, 12:52 Reply Quote 20
          • Nyrryl  Cadiz
            Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @Quackamos last edited by 21 Jul 2020, 04:53

            @Quackamos it’s so cute!!!! This looks like it could be the cover of a comics

            Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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            • Nyrryl  Cadiz
              Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @jdubz last edited by 21 Jul 2020, 04:55

              @jdubz ha! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ this is a fun one. Maybe instead of β€œMissing” you could write β€œDeparted”, The Departed Wizard of Oz. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

              Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
              YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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                jdubz @Nyrryl Cadiz last edited by 21 Jul 2020, 05:28

                @Nyrryl-Cadiz Ohhh I like that. I had like 5 words I was trying to figure out and I replaced Vanishing with Missing... I think I like Departed more. Didn't even occur to me πŸ™‚

                Josh White
                https://www.instagram.com/joshwhiteillustration/

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                • carrieannebrown
                  carrieannebrown @jdubz last edited by carrieannebrown 21 Jul 2020, 07:08 21 Jul 2020, 07:06

                  @jdubz this is really good, great use of shadow. I wonder how strict the judges will be about changing the brief. It's a great portfolio piece either way, and that's the main goal at the end of the day. Love the dark castle on right too.

                  www.instagram.com/carrieannesdesigns/
                  www.carrieannebrown.co.uk

                  J 1 Reply Last reply 21 Jul 2020, 18:06 Reply Quote 0
                  • deborah Haagenson
                    deborah Haagenson last edited by 21 Jul 2020, 07:27

                    I don't know if they'll judge based on the spec, but my opinion is that it's disrespectful not to follow them. They would have intended us to follow them or they wouldn't have written them. You wouldn't do this with an actual client would you?

                    carrieannebrown Nyrryl  Cadiz 2 Replies Last reply 21 Jul 2020, 11:50 Reply Quote 0
                    • carrieannebrown
                      carrieannebrown @deborah Haagenson last edited by 21 Jul 2020, 10:27

                      @deborah-Haagenson yes that's what I thought, I assumed Jake's intention was to create a more realistic brief as if we were working for a client, so I've stuck to the specs. But if it doesn't align with the market people want to work for, I guess it makes more sense to create something more specific to their portfolio aims. I wonder if solutions that don't fit the brief will be considered in the final 16.

                      www.instagram.com/carrieannesdesigns/
                      www.carrieannebrown.co.uk

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                      • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                        Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @deborah Haagenson last edited by 21 Jul 2020, 11:50

                        @deborah-Haagenson Well, Jake did give use creative freedom 😁

                        Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
                        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
                        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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                          Ruth Tripp last edited by 21 Jul 2020, 16:23

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                          What a fun prompt! This is my first ever submission. I’ve been super inspired by all the amazing art here at SVS! Was a little intimidated to post, but everybody else’s courage to post their work is rallying. So here I go, too!πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘ Thanks, SVS Team!

                          JoshuaDages sufitch 2 Replies Last reply 23 Jul 2020, 16:43 Reply Quote 25
                          • Johanna Kim
                            Johanna Kim SVS OG @Eric Droke last edited by 21 Jul 2020, 16:43

                            @Eric-Droke Love your unique concept, attention to the details of the original story and final illustration! Looks very intriguing and professional.

                            http://www.johannakim.com
                            http://instagram.com/johannahkim/

                            Eric Droke 2 Replies Last reply 27 Jul 2020, 17:38 Reply Quote 2
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                              jdubz @carrieannebrown last edited by jdubz 21 Jul 2020, 18:06 21 Jul 2020, 18:06

                              @carrieannebrown Thanks I appreciate it! Yeah that was my thought - more than likely I won't be in the contest because I went that direction, which will be fine. It was my call to deviate so I'll live with what happens πŸ™‚

                              Josh White
                              https://www.instagram.com/joshwhiteillustration/

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                              • Quackamos
                                Quackamos @Nyrryl Cadiz last edited by 21 Jul 2020, 18:09

                                @Nyrryl-Cadiz Ahh thank you so much!

                                https://www.instagram.com/quackamos/
                                Twitter - https://twitter.com/quackamos

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                                • Jordi Ventura
                                  Jordi Ventura last edited by Jordi Ventura 21 Jul 2020, 21:00 21 Jul 2020, 18:44

                                  Hi everyone, Here is my submission!
                                  It took more than I expected, but I think I learn a few things doing it, so worth the time investment! Have a nice day!

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                                  https://jordiventuraart.com
                                  https://www.instagram.com/jordiventura.art/

                                  miranda-hoover Rachel Horne SethWolfshorndl 3 Replies Last reply 31 Jul 2020, 18:12 Reply Quote 38
                                  • sigross
                                    sigross @jdubz last edited by 21 Jul 2020, 23:47

                                    @jdubz This is brilliant. I want to read this grim edition of the Wizard of Oz. Jake did say "..an edition of the Wizard of Oz" so that could be an edition that hasn't been published yet.

                                    www.grossiebazaar.com
                                    www.sigross.com
                                    www.instagram.com/sigross/

                                    J 1 Reply Last reply 22 Jul 2020, 17:36 Reply Quote 0
                                    • Eric Droke
                                      Eric Droke @Johanna Kim last edited by 22 Jul 2020, 13:03

                                      @Johanna-Kim, Thank you very much!

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                                      • JoshuaDages
                                        JoshuaDages @Ruth Tripp last edited by 22 Jul 2020, 15:27

                                        @Ruth-Tripp So great! I love your sketchy, painterly style. The composition really adds to the story, and the colors are absolutely striking! Really, really beautiful piece.

                                        Joshua Dages
                                        https://www.instagram.com/joshuadagesart/
                                        https://joshuadages.com/
                                        https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoshuaDagesArt

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                                        • J
                                          jdubz @sigross last edited by 22 Jul 2020, 17:36

                                          @sigross Hah thanks. That's how I had originally read it when I saw "an edition" being not just the linear story. Could be wrong though and that's what he did indeed mean. We'll find out soon enough. My wife was over my shoulder when I was finishing it saying "Ohh, are you going to do a Wizard of Oz comic?" and I was like "Hah NO! Huh, maybe?"

                                          Josh White
                                          https://www.instagram.com/joshwhiteillustration/

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