On The Easel Today: Aliens
/Here’s a few shots of what I’ll be working on today. My workspace, a WIP detail shot, and in action painting video. Happy Alien 40th all!
Featuring fantastical swashbuckling illustrations of adventure, romance, and bravado! The Artwork of Dominick Saponaro.
Dominick Saponaro is an award-winning artist from Philadelphia, PA working in the illustration field for over ten years. His work has been featured in Spectrum, Expose, ImagineFX, and showcased in numerous galleries and illustration shows. Some clients include publishers of books, video games, and magazines such as Simon & Schuster, Tor Books, Harper Collins, Audible, The Science Fiction Book Club, Applibot, & Solaris Books.
Here’s a few shots of what I’ll be working on today. My workspace, a WIP detail shot, and in action painting video. Happy Alien 40th all!
Doh! Just a bit late on this but since the SPECTRUM 26 good news I realized I never shared shots from 25. Always a privilege to be included!
Holy smokes! TWO of my covers made the Long list for a Chesley award this year! So thrilled to be amongst such AWESOME company and friends. The competition looks fierce so any consideration for nominations from ASFA members would be super appreciated!
You can check out the two categories I’ll be in here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rBZB2Adg9txFzXqV6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ooy6ZLCtgzJnqr7cA
And the entire list of all categories for the Chesleys are here:
http://bit.ly/ChesleySuggestionsList2018
Wish me luck!
Well, this was a pleasant surprise! Congrats to ALL who submitted! Thrilled and honored to be included with such a great collection of artists. Much thanks to the entire Spectrum crew and judges!
Which reminds me…. I never ended up sharing shots from Spectrum 25! I’ll have to dig out my artist copy so keep your eyes peeled for an update real soon!
Be sure to check out the the future of illustration!
In 2 weeks the University of the Arts senior Illustration ELY exhibition will be opening with a whole lot of stunning work by some amazing kids. Seriously, these guys are UBER talented. I can’t believe its been 4 years already! Stop on by if your in the area and be sure to check it out. You won’t be disappointed.
My latest cover for Orbit books!
The Light of All That Falls. Book 3 of James Islington’s Licanius trilogy. I had a blast with this series! Feel free to check out a larger more detailed version over in my portfolio right here.
Once I get my hands on a few copies from the publisher I think I’ll put together a post on the project’s process.
Stay tuned!
Featuring fantastical swashbuckling illustrations of adventure, romance, and bravado! The Artwork of Dominick Saponaro.
Dominick Saponaro is an award-winning artist from Philadelphia, PA working in the illustration field for over ten years. His work has been featured in Spectrum, Expose, ImagineFX, and showcased in numerous galleries and illustration shows. Some clients include publishers of books, video games, and magazines such as Simon & Schuster, Tor Books, Harper Collins, Audible, The Science Fiction Book Club, Applibot, & Solaris Books.