So here’s the final iteration of the splash page from Oyster War I’ve been posting periodically. Despite having a fairly subdued, moody color palette (as mentioned last post) I found the urge to use bright pastel colors just irresistible. I think it’s something about the beach environment depicted that seemed to call for the sun-drenched, chalky colors that I associate with hanging out at beaches. Also pulling me this direction was the architectural style I chose for Blood’s Haven–equal parts Gaudí, Victorian “painted lady” and modern beach cottage.
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Ben, that’s gorgeous. It really looks like one of those French books by Blain or Sfar. Nicely colored!
Amazing. Can’t wait for more…
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Thanks, all… I’m still muddling my way through this color thing, but so far so good.
Put me down for one copy. This looks just fantastic.
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