Sean C. Jackson's Blog, page 6
July 5, 2017
New Spaceship Maze
I am very happy how the inking came out on this one! It resembles the intricate line work of Star Destroyer illustrations or Möbius ships - a little. I was able to use some of the concepts I played with on Orbital, like stacked paths and staircases. I'll probably do the shading in mostly grays, but may check out some old SciFi (John Berkey) book covers too.
June 30, 2017
Making Adjustments and Notes
This is a color test print. Seeing the colors on paper gives me a better idea of what the final piece will look like. The print also helps identify areas that are mis-colored or the line work is weird. Here I noted where I want to add some buildings. The long walls of trees at the top don’t really work. Highlighting the solution now will help when I make that page later. I like seeing the solution in a bright pink line… It makes me happy. Eventually, I will have clean prints for an entire second book. I will organize them in a way that is pleasing while also increasing the difficulty as the book progresses. Someone runs all the mazes for difficulty, clarity and enjoyment.
June 18, 2017
Russian Edition
Russian publisher Mann-Ivanov-Ferber sent me beautiful copies of their edition of the book!
June 7, 2017
Skyline sketch
Whitestone Bridge with Manhattan in the distance
May 30, 2017
Only Steps!
No buildings allowed here. I think this would be a fun pattern!
May 17, 2017
Richard Morris Hunt Memorial
These will be sneaking into an upcoming maze.
Richard Morris Hunt Memorial, Daniel Chester French, 1900. Left: Painting and Sculpture, Right: Architecture
May 16, 2017
The Story of Troubador Press: An Interview with Malcolm Whyte
I have mentioned before how the Larry Evans 3-Dimensional maze books in the 1970's started me drawing mazes when I was a kid. Check out this great 2013 interview with his publisher, Malcom Whyte of Troubador Press. Whyte discusses Evans, the other artists he worked with, and running an indie publishing house back in the day. It is a good read.
The Story of Troubador Press: An Interview with Malcolm Whyte - 2 Warps to Neptune
Troubador building at 126 Folsom Street, San Francisco. Supergraphics painted circa 1971-1972 by Gompers Saijo. (Photo: Malcolm Whyte)
May 14, 2017
City Detail
Small portion of new city maze. More realistic than usual, but still maintaining the icon style I like to use. Grunged up with the app Halftone.
May 10, 2017
Homemade Postcard
I had a fun time making this one-off postcard for a fan!
May 2, 2017
A New Planet Maze!
Similar to a couple in the book, "From Here To There: A Book of Mazes to Wander and Explore". Have fun!
