tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64082364822151829172024-03-05T03:33:39.225-05:00SEANandrewMURRAY'S sketchblogThe online sketchbook of Sean A. Murray, concept artist, freelance illustrator and fine artist.Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-20330426986701313682015-09-16T13:50:00.001-04:002015-09-16T13:50:27.129-04:00Some Recent Work!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-12146278891115304642015-08-28T02:57:00.005-04:002015-08-28T02:57:57.385-04:00Come Learn How to Create Compelling Worlds at the OneFantasticWeekend Workshop<br />
Imagine you had a job where you not only had to come up with ideas for stuff, but you had to come up with GREAT ideas on nearly a daily basis in order to keep your job. That is the job of a concept artist and oftentimes an illustrator. Doesn't sound easy does it?<br />
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Now imagine that instead of working for someone else, you worked for yourself? Not only do your ideas have to be great, they have to be THE BEST and they have to be UNIQUE.<br />
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But how do you learn to develop ideas? Let's say you can paint circles around everyone in your field - that's great! You can sell an idea like nobody's business and that's a big leg up.<br />
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But if your ideas are the same tired tropes everyone has seen a million times, then it may not matter how shiny your image is - the next person down the line that has a better or more unique idea may win out, despite not being able to paint as well as you do.<br />
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I see a lot of tutorials online about how to paint and draw, but rarely do I see tutorials on idea development or world-building in general. But I do believe it is a skill that can be taught, or at least coaxed out of the willing by giving students tools that are unique to creating compelling concepts.<br />
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But before you set pen or pencil to paper to come up with great ideas, the most important thing is attaining a certain MINDSET that allows your creativity to flourish, to allow the ideas to find you, rather than you having to struggle to manifest them out of thin air.<br />
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I have taught these principles at colleges and in my own online tutorials, and now I will be doing it again at One Fantastic Weekend, a workshop for artists and illustrators that will focus on aspects of the job beyond just the technical ability to render a scene. At the workshop, I will work closely with the students to help each of them look within to find the ultimate source of inspiration for their visual worlds.<br />
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Throughout 4-day course, I will introduce students to methods for developing, iterating and refining ideas, making them better, and making them YOURS by applying my 6 "Mantras" of World-building, the first of which I will share with you here:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"In order to create compelling worlds, you must have a passion for your own"</span><br />
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Sign-up for the workshop ends on September 21st, so there isn't much time left! If you want to learn more about world-building, concept art and the business and life of being an illustrator or creative professional, then you should come to our workshop. It promises to be a unique experience unlike any other art-related workshop out there.<br />
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For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.onefantasticweekend.com/">http://www.onefantasticweekend.com/</a><br />
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<i>"I gotta say, one of my favorite things I took from the course are the mantras. The mantras are my constant reminder for keeping a fresh mind during the creation process. World-Building can be as fun as you dare make it to be. And Sean's course provided valuable philosophies and techniques that I will forever apply in my art." </i><br /><br />- Ritchie Ramirez, Fall Seminar Student <a href="http://ritchramirez.squarespace.com/">http://ritchramirez.squarespace.com</a> <br /><br /><i>"Sean Murray's course is full of inspiring and challenging assignments. He really encouraged me to dig deeply for solutions to creative problems, rather than going with the first sketch or first impression."</i><br /> - Paige Carpenter, Fall Seminar Student <a href="http://www.paigecarpenter.com/">http://www.paigecarpenter.com/</a><br /><i><br />"Sean Murray's World-building for Illustrators and Concept Artists is an excellent course. The assignments and feedback helped me get a grasp on many of the different elements of the world I was creating, while at the same time allowing me to make some interesting work for my portfolio. It's pretty much a must-take course if you're into worldbuilding, and even if you're not there's still a ton to learn. And it's been the most fun course I've taken yet!"</i><br /><br />- Eva Toker, Fall Seminar Student - <a href="http://www.evamariatoker.com/">www.evamariatoker.com</a> <br /><br /><br />See you at the workshop!<br /><br />-Sean<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-32331609672352616712014-12-02T10:50:00.002-05:002014-12-02T10:50:25.045-05:002 Recent Works for Clockwork PaladinThese were commissions for a start-up game company out of Italy.<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-6899506327549386192014-08-22T14:53:00.000-04:002014-08-22T14:53:09.254-04:00Gateway Sketch - Smoketown Canal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-35878010301975049612014-05-20T03:32:00.002-04:002014-05-20T03:32:38.154-04:00The Book of Wizards is available for purchase!At long last, my personal project, funded by Kickstarter, entitled
"Gateway - The Book of Wizards" has been completed and printed, and is
available for purchase on my etsy page:<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187375703/gateway-the-book-of-wizards-signed?">https://www.etsy.com/listing/187375703/gateway-the-book-of-wizards-signed?</a><br />
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It
features over 70 illustrations and is 126 pages long. It details the
lives and exploits of some of the most famous and infamous wizards of
The Great City of Gateway, and their connection to the underground
movement to over-throw Chancellor Gideon and his Inquisitors, who have
outlawed magic within the city.<br />
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I wrote and illustrated the entire book, and this book will be the first of hopefully many future Gateway projects.<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-23999486827015168452014-01-28T12:40:00.001-05:002014-01-28T12:40:15.180-05:00Sketchbook - The ReckoningI started a new sketchbook this year - I am going with the smaller "moleskine" sketchbook with the thick paper.<br />
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I had a bunch of these lying around from back
when I worked at Big Huge Games/38 Studios. To commemorate the launch of
"Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning" they had moleskines printed up for with
the Reckoning "swirl" pattern on it that I designed.... everyone at 38
Studios / Big Huge Games got one but they had a bunch of extras so when
the company went belly-up I grabbed a few more.<br />
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Thing
was, I really didn't like working on the moleskine back then, I was
still into my larger, 9x12, ring-bound Canson sketchbooks. My hesitation
was the smaller surface area, but I decided to force myself to try it
for more than one page because the issue with the larger sketchbook is
the portability and awkwardness of it. I want to be able to have my
sketchbook with me ALWAYS (A.B.Y.S.S. - "Always Bring Your Sketchbook, Stupid").<br />
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Another thing I did to realize this goal was I
used velcro to be able to attach my pencil, my erasers, and my iPhone. I
can even stick a kneaded eraser onto the velcro.<br />
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Anyways,
I think it's working out - I find myself sketching in my sketchbook way
more than I used to and I really like the sketches I have been doing.<br />
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Doing
this also made me realize that we can be stubborn sometimes as artists.
We get used to working a certain way, with certain materials, but the
truth is if you just give something a chance, let it run it's course
instead of instantly saying: "I don't like this, it doesn't feel like I
expect it to", you may find that you can adapt to a new way of working
and solve other issues that the old way was holding you back from. <br />
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Eventually, these sketches will be included in my second volume of a
published collection of sketches. In the meantime, you can purchase my
FIRST collection of sketches here, on my Etsy site: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/seanandrewmurray">https://www.etsy.com/shop/seanandrewmurray</a><br />
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Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-75438292545835728372013-11-14T16:48:00.000-05:002013-11-14T16:48:43.067-05:00Commorus Rex - Grand Levitator Hey everyone, here is the final version of Commorus Rex - Grand Levitator. Another piece for Gateway: The Book of Wizards.<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-44100602113737773062013-11-06T15:24:00.003-05:002013-11-09T19:10:11.924-05:00Kento Vess - Birdmancer..... finishedThis guy is done, and now you can also buy a limited edition print of him as well!<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-70324256895336530412013-10-07T13:06:00.001-04:002013-10-07T13:06:48.449-04:00Some life-drawing stuffHere are a few examples of some recent life-drawing I have been doing in my sketchbook. 2 Sketches of guys in costume from my trip to Montreal, a sketch of an old car at a British Car Show in Woodstock, NY, and a sketch of musicians at the Celtic Sessions Night at Elephant Tapas Bar in Kingston, NY.<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-92098235817335919162013-09-28T15:18:00.000-04:002013-09-28T15:18:08.599-04:00Commorus Rex - Grand Levitator<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-28238550020637732152013-09-10T13:00:00.001-04:002013-09-10T13:00:25.437-04:00My New Online Seminar - Helping Artists Become Better World Builders<br />
Yesterday, I announced that I will be offering a 6-Week Online Seminar this Fall on the subject matter of World-Building for Artists (or anyone frankly, but the focus is on visual world-building and design).<br />
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The focus of the class is on developing great ideas that are unique to your personality and your individual creativity through the power of visual design. I believe I can help anyone who takes this course create new fantasy worlds that have never been seen before. <br />
<br />Check out the blog and let me know if you have any questions.<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-88815207907046276142013-08-14T23:11:00.001-04:002013-08-14T23:11:18.583-04:00Lord Sebulus the "Head" WizardIn an attempt to immortalize himself, Sebulus the Grandiose transferred his soul and his magical powers into a giant carven stone head. He didn't count on the fact that his former natural body was the very means by which to draw magical energy from the aether, and therefore turned himself into a waning battery of magical energy. His powers can and are only replenished now through payment, or generosity, and he is quickly running dry on both. His few remaining loyal servants are only loyal to the point of a better paying job coming along.<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-84087725959390156972013-07-24T12:15:00.002-04:002013-07-24T12:15:14.641-04:00New Book of Wizards piece: "Bethan Chandary and Her Amazing Acrobatic Fish"Bethan Chandary was the consummate performer, delivering a nightly street show full of spectacle and wonderment - and in a city such as Gateway where anything can happen around any street corner, and which has (or at least had) the highest population of Magic-users per capita, that's saying a lot.<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-91994483754933092932013-07-23T17:54:00.002-04:002013-07-23T17:54:52.257-04:00Quick Sketchbook Page!Hey all, just a quick sketchbook page scan. I am going to start posting more of these going forward.<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-34957257370610501582013-06-04T21:30:00.002-04:002013-06-04T21:30:38.996-04:00Ambassador Grexander QuannQuann was a regular visitor to Gateway, and a welcome friend to many, but his visits required a good deal of preparation, planned routes, and a constant escort, to ensure his safety, and the safety of others.<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-3690250080361354982013-05-08T23:12:00.000-04:002013-05-08T23:12:00.885-04:00Spectrum Live Preparation!Hey everyone! So, I'm working hard to make sure I am prepared for <a href="http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/spectrumfantasticartlive/?page=sfal_home" target="_blank">Spectrum Fantastic Art Live</a> next week! <br />
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I've
got my banners, business cards, Gateway poster and postcards, the
sketchbook, and a majority of the prints printed and ready to go. The
only things left are to sign all the prints, put them in bags with
backing board, and ship the boxes of the sketchbooks out to KC... but I
still feel like I am going to forget something. <br />
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I am so excited for SFAL... what a once-in-a-lifetime chance to rub
elbows with some of my heroes of illustration! I am totally geeking
out.... <a href="http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/spectrumfantasticartlive/?page=sfal_exhibitor_info" target="_blank">check out this list of exhibitors! </a><br />
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My booth is #314, behind Charles Vess (!!!!!!), so please come out and see me! It's going to be a hoot!<br />
Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-42666657091063444392013-04-25T16:53:00.002-04:002013-04-25T23:01:56.419-04:00From Fishwizard Press - Sketchbook Collection Volume 01 available for purchase now!Hello! At long last, the first book published as a result of my Kickstarter campaign from last May is printed and available for purchase on my Etsy Shop!<br />
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If you would like a copy, just follow <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/130278120/sean-andrew-murray-sketchbook-collection?ref=shop_home_feat" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a>, or click on the Etsy shop widget on the right! You will also find art prints available there as well.<br />
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Thanks for all your support!<br />
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-Sean<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-64420347935825736762013-04-22T09:27:00.002-04:002013-04-22T09:27:36.161-04:00A School of FishwizardsI have heard the cries of the public: "MORE FISHWIZARDS!!!", and I have answered their clarion call. Behold:<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-26871802840595549132013-04-12T10:27:00.001-04:002013-04-12T10:27:47.789-04:00Illiandar The Mage TreeIlliandar is famous for being the final resting place of more wizards than any other in recorded history. Trees are a favorite spot for Wizards in their final hours since the trees absorb and often manifest their powers. Illiandar, named for the first wizard who died beneath its boughs, is very powerful and sought out for its power and wisdom.<br />
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Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-68072033689182114792013-03-12T12:55:00.001-04:002013-03-12T12:55:50.582-04:00Mr. Grimly and His Race CrewGonna keep the details minimal on this one, but let's just say: Wizards + Steam Engines + Racing<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-79500601745526120022013-03-09T12:38:00.006-05:002013-03-09T12:38:58.149-05:00Updates: Sketchbook off to print and Spectrum Nomination!OK, got a couple of things to update you guys on. <br />
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First: the SKETCHBOOK IS OFF TO PRINT!<br />
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In case you haven't been following my <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/945275755/gateway-the-book-of-wizards" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a>, one of the stretch goals was to print a collection of my sketchbook sketches in book form. Said book is now in the process of being printed and should be available in about a month, and will also be available at the <a href="http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/spectrumfantasticartlive/" target="_blank">Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 2 </a>convention (May 17 - 19 in Kansas City).<br />
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I will also find a way to make the book available for purchase by anyone who missed the Kickstarter and wants to have their own copy. Here is a peek at the cover of the book:<br />
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<br />The other news is: I was nominated for a Gold or Silver Award for the editorial category in Spectrum 20! It is an amazing honor and is the first time I have been nominated (Though Spectrum only started publicly announcing nominations last year with the kick-off of the first Spectrum Live). I'm up against some very tough competition in my category, all the pieces are amazing. It's also an honor to be included amongst this list of artists I admire greatly. Thanks goes to all the judges<strong> (Tim Bruckner,</strong><strong> Irene Gallo, Tim Kirk</strong><strong>, Mark A. Nelson, and Michael Whelan)</strong> for their hard work this year!<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3oDIxOSXu7g" target="_blank">Here is the video of the nominations</a>, and below is the full list, and below that is the piece that was nominated, which was used in an article about Kickstarter projects in ImagineFX Magazine..<br />
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Here's the list of Nominations from Spectrum's website:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><u>ADVERTISING</u></span> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Craig Elliott: <em>Forest Awakening</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Michael C. Hayes: <em>Procession</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Android Jones: <em>Ganeshatron</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Greg Ruth: Three <em>Outlaw Samurai</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dan Dos Santos: <em>Dragon Empress</em></span></li>
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</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><u>BOOK</u></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Brom: <em>Wipi</em> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>William O'Connor: <em>Wargriffin</em> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>David Palumbo: <em>Fed</em> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Shaun Tan: <em>Never Leave a Red Sock on the Clothesline</em> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Charles Vess: <em>Tanglewood: I Didn't Know She Was a Bottle Witch</em> </span></span></li>
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</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><u>COMICS</u></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Jennifer L. Meyer: <em>Aesop's Ark, Ch. 2, P2</em> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>David Petersen: <em>Mouse Guard Black Axe #4, Page 19</em> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Paolo Rivera: <em>Daredevil #10</em> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Paolo Rivera: <em>Captain America #1</em> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>João Ruas: <em>Fables #121</em> </span></span></li>
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</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><u>CONCEPT ART</u></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Daniel Dociu: <em>Guild Wars 2, Norn Lodge</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Theo Prins: <em>Southsun Cove</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Paul Sullivan: <em>Franken-animal</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Justin Sweet: <em>Marauders 2</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Allen Willams: <em>Tree of Tales</em></span></li>
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</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><u>DIMENSIONAL</u></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dan Chudzinski: <em>Turbulence</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">David Meng: <em>Sashimi</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Virginie Ropars: <em>Mothra</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Virginie Ropars: <em>Acanthopis III</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Katya Tal: <em>Blanket Fairy</em></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sam Bosma: <em>Stability</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Chris Buzelli: <em>Book Monster</em></span></li>
<li><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sean Andrew Murray: </span><em><span style="font-size: small;">He's Gone Full-Bird</span> </em></span></i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em></em></span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;">(That's me!!<span style="font-size: x-small;">)</span></span><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><br /></em></span></i></b></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Victo Ngai: <em>Best of the Best</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sam Weber: <em>Cancer Monster</em></span></li>
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</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><u>INSTITUTIONAL</u></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ed Binkley: <em>A Cob of Chiseldon-Brimble</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lucas Graciano: <em>Dragon Swarm</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tyler Jacobson: <em>Ruric Thar, The Unbowed</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kekai Kotaki: <em>Stampede</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">David Palumbo: <em>Taken</em></span></li>
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</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><u>UNPUBLISHED</u></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cory Godbey: <em>The Fish Master</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lucas Graciano: <em>Guardianship</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kekai Kotaki: <em>Ride</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Andrew Mar: <em>Tell-Tale Heart</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tohru Patrick Awa: <em>Sudden Shower </em></span></li>
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Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-14403266663906596302013-02-27T23:25:00.001-05:002013-02-27T23:47:02.974-05:00Ramus of the Red TemplarsNew piece for the Book of Wizards depicting Ramus, the leader of the wizard gang called the "Red Templars". Hope you like it!<br />
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Also, I have set up a blog that will be the place to go for information about the books I am publishing. There isn't much there now, but you can sign up for e-mail updates so that you can find out when the various books are out and ready for purchase. Find that here: <a href="http://fishwizardpress.blogspot.com/">http://fishwizardpress.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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On that front, the Sketchbook (Sean Andrew Murray Sketchbook Collection Volume 01) is designed and ready for print, I am just waiting on the printer to let me know they have the files and everything is a go. I will send another update when that happens.<br />
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Thanks all!<br />
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<br />Sean Andrew Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10701484417917391938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408236482215182917.post-60000307457259074952013-02-07T09:32:00.001-05:002013-02-07T09:32:43.674-05:00Book of Wizards: Mistress Ocheka the Ash SummonerCheck out the latest Book of Wizards piece, Mistress Ocheka. Be sure to get the book when it comes out to find out what the heck is going on here!!!! :)<br />
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