By I love taking part in these cover makeover challenges. They’re great fun and keeps me active with the likes of Photoshop. This weeks challenge is Storm Boy by Colin Thiele. It’s an Australian story about a young boy and a Pelican. Considered a classic, it’s a little outdated now, originally written back in 1964.
The book concentrates on the relationships between the boy, his father, the pelican and an Aboriginal man by the name of Fingerbone.
Julz.......artist, blogger, photographer, graphic designer
February 25, 2016Hi Trev, brilliant, wow those clouds are amazing
admin
February 25, 2016Thank you, Julie. Yes they were from a storm gathering a few years ago in Wales. I have done some work to enhance them though. Thank you.
davekingsbury
February 26, 2016This looks fun. How do you go about producing your version?
admin
February 26, 2016I use Photoshop, Dave. I go through what photos I have in my archive. For this, I used a beach scene and the bird from photos with a licence off the net. The clouds and the young boy were my own photos which I then built up layer by layer in Photoshop adding some filters for effect and lastly text. It’s great fun, I really enjoy it.
desleyjane
February 27, 2016Love this Trev, the layering is perfect, a great cover for the challenge!
admin
February 27, 2016Thank you. It’s my favourite challenge of the week and I’m so glad it’s back.
First Night Design
March 3, 2016Fabulous take on the story!
Sarah
admin
March 3, 2016Thank you, Sarah. I enjoy the process, great fun.
First Night Design
March 3, 2016I love your take on the story!
justmeplease_travel
March 6, 2016I remember this book – and the movie – from my primary school days. Great cover makeover.
admin
March 6, 2016Thank you. I admit to seeing the movie, but I’ve never read the book. Thanks for your very kind words.