New Cover for the Novel "Irene: Encuentros"

Novel Cover

The second book of Irene´s series has been released on Amazon´s kindle and soon will be also available the paperback edition.

Kindle ebook is available here:
AMAZON.COM
AMAZON.ES (Spain)

For this cover we wanted to show Tristán and Irene, in a kind of broken encounter, so close but so far. I started from a rough grayscale sketch and later I add colours. I had some doubts about the final colours. During most of the process I was thinking in an orange sunset background but finally we decided that a blue background will emphasize Irene and makes the book cover more recognizable. In the same way to let Irene some leading role although she is behind him, I enlightened Irene in contrast with an overshadowed Tristán.

Below you have the illustration, process, details and references. Enjoy ;)
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El segundo libro de la serie Irene ya ha sido publicado para kindle de Amazon y pronto estará disponible también en papel mediante impresión a demanda.

Ebook kindle disponible aquí:
AMAZON.COM
AMAZON.ES (Spain)

Para esta portada queríamos mostrar a Tristán e Irene, en una especie de encuentro roto, muy cerca pero muy distantes. Comencé desde un boceto en escala de grises y luego añadí los colores. Tenía bastantes dudas sobre los tonos finales, durante la mayor parte del proceso pensaba en un fondo que evocara un atardecer anaranjado pero finalmente decidimos que un fondo azulado enfatizaría a Irene y haría la portada del libro más reconocible. En la misma línea para dar a Irene mayor protagonismo pese a que está en segundo plano, trabajé con la luz para iluminar al personaje en contraposición con un Tristán a contraluz.

Debajo teneis la ilustración, proceso, detalles y referencias. Pasadlo bien ;)

Complete final illustration

Process

References

Details

Cover + Backcover layout for paperback

Some day I posted this capture on my facebook page, I love this step so, I wanted to share it with you. Remember that you can follow my work on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CHARROART
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Un día postee esta captura en mi página de facebook, me encanta este paso así que he querido compartirlo también aquí. Recordad que podeis seguir mi trabajo en facebook en https://www.facebook.com/CHARROART

Screen Capture - posted on my facebook page while working

New Illustrations for HEAVY GEAR Blitz: Forged in Fire, Southern Field Guide.

"Forged in Fire" by Dream Pod 9 is now available at www.dp9.com

For this book I did again some cityscape and chapter break artworks like happened with "Perfect Storm" about one year ago (you can see them here).

Chapter Breaks were done from great linearts by Avelardo Paredes and Jake Staines as you can see in the process pictures.
I would like to thank again the work of Greg Perkins as Art Director of the project for his advices and guidelines provided, such as Robert Dubois for his trust.

Without anything else to say, I hope you like the artworks ;)

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"Forged in Fire" de Dream Pod 9 ya está disponible en www.dp9.com

Para este libro he realizado de nuevo algunos cityscapes y cortes de capítulo como ya hice para "Perfect Storm" hace alrededor de un año (podeis verlos aquí)

Para los cortes de capítulo conté con los estupendos trabajos de línea de Avelardo Paredes y Jake Staines como podéis ver en las imágenes de procesos.
Me gustaría agradecer nuevamente el trabajo de Greg Perkins como director de arte del proyecto por sus consejos y guias, así como a Robert Dubois por su confianza.

Sin nada más que decir, espero que os gusten los trabajos ;)


Chapter Breaks:

Combat Groups chapter break final illustration

Combat Groups chapter break process

Port Oasis chapter break final illustration

Port Oasis chapter break process

Gallery chapter break final illustration

Gallery chapter break process

Southern History chapter break final illustration

Southern History chapter break process

Cityscapes: 

Port Oasis

Mekong

Perth

Curia

Strathclyde

11 interior illustrations for "La Marca del Este". Charro + Charro

"La Marca del Este" de Holocubierta ya ha publicado su esperada "Caja Verde" que incluye estas 11 ilustraciones realizadas en colaboración con mi hermano Jose Charro. Encantados de participar en esta apuesta del rol español con espíritu del clásico D&D y aportar nuestro granito de arena entre los grandes ilustradores con los que cuenta el proyecto. Esperamos que os gusten ^ ^

Blog de la Marca del Este

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The Holocubierta´s "La Marca del Este" has already published its long-awaited "Green Box" which includes these 11 illustrations done in collaboration with my brother Jose Charro. Pleased to participate in this bet for spanish rpg in the spirit of the classic D&D and make our contribution with the great illustrators who work in the project. 

Hope you like them ^ ^

La Marca del Este Blog

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Jose Charro

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Jose Charro

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Jose Charro

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Jose Charro

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Jose Charro

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Jose Charro

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Jose Charro

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Jose Charro

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Jose Charro

 

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Jose Charro

Final grayscale illustration by Jose Charro & Javier Charro

Pencil Sketch by Javier Charro

Allwënn: Soul & Sword (English version) NOW AVAILABLE AT AMAZON

     This journey has reached its end, the Kindle version of the illustrated story, that we started two years ago, is the first to be released and is now available on Amazon. I could tell you about all the problems that we have arisen in this way (that have been many and so diverse) but I prefer to focus on the product that we have worked so fondly.

     Allwënn: Soul & Sword is not an usual picture book, It is not even a book, at least for now. It is mostly a story, told through text and image. Always looking for a balance between the two mediums to convey all the strength and feeling to the reader .

    Also, it is an ambitious product for us, in which we wanted to share with you the background story: the digital and traditional processes of the images, as well as a small part of what composes the creative development of this project that takes shape today.

Our e-book Trailer (english)

http://youtu.be/9MBXEXVKV30

     Finally, It is a complete and self conclusive book, reaching where Kindle technology allows us. Designed to be read on smartphone, tablet and kindle devices, with more than 600 screens of text and image.

LINKS to the english language ebook:

Allwënn: Soul & Sword (Illustrated Book) at Amazon.com
Allwënn: Soul & Sword (Illustrated Book) at Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom)

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CONTAINS:
The Illustrated Story with more than 80 illustrations
Sketches Gallery with more than 150 preliminary sketches
Processes Gallery with the digital painting process of 15 illustrations
Complete Illustrations Gallery
Advertising and Curios
Online Shop
Links

Interactive menu, that improves navigation beyond lineal reading

Full Colour Illustrations, adapted to Kindle Fire and reading on Mobile devices and Tablets (Android, Apple, etc) through the free Kindle App.

More info at CHARROART blog
For any doubt or problem contact support@charroart.com. using the subject "Soul"

"Allwënn: Soul & Sword is the self-conclusive illustrated book, which joined Vilches & Charro. Two years of work culminating in an intense tale of strong, evocative prose with over 80 illustrations in a vast reportoire of techniques, which shows one of the most decisive moments for probably the most indomitable character in the saga "La Flor de Jade". The epic saga that has sold in a year over ten thousand copies worldwide through Amazon."

"Allwënn will enter our lives and the blade of his sword will scratch our entrails."
Luis Royo & Rómulo Royo (Illustrators)

NOTE: This is a self-conclusive and independent story. You do NOT need to read the Saga to enjoy it.

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Cover design for the Original Theme  "The Soul & The Sword" by Whiteveil

Our App will be released so soon at Applestore. It will include the Original Music Theme that the harpist Whiteveil has created for us.
For now, you can listen a  sample and buy it HERE

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Below, some photos sent by our first readers, Thanks!!!

 

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