Commissioned work. The most challenging part was to put the whole rainbow into the painting, but make it look serious and noble. Enjoyed the process a lot. No refs were used, although I looked through many gems' photos for inspiration. Here are some details:
I've scanned thousands of book covers for art compelling enough to make me stop dead, and in all those thousands you're the only artist whose work both made me stop dead, and compelled me to keep coming back to gaze some more.
Your profile page says that you're closed to commissions--how long will that last? Please send me a message about your average price for a book cover, if you think you'll be available some time in the next 4 months? You're an incredibly gifted artist.
The closed status is stated, because I have a list of commissions to work on, but we can always discuss yours, and make a place for it in the future. You can find a detailed info here: [link]
I've scanned thousands of book covers for art compelling enough to make me stop dead, and in all those thousands you're the only artist whose work both made me stop dead, and compelled me to keep coming back to gaze some more.
Your profile page says that you're closed to commissions--how long will that last? Please send me a message about your average price for a book cover, if you think you'll be available some time in the next 4 months? You're an incredibly gifted artist.
The closed status is stated, because I have a list of commissions to work on, but we can always discuss yours, and make a place for it in the future. You can find a detailed info here: [link]
CONGRATULATIONS!