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Elegance 5

The Cal Wild Chronicles

Hello everyone!

 

Here is a close up of a cyborg illustration from The Cal Wild Chronicles novel series beautifully written by Gene O’Neill and edited by Michael Bailey. The final novel, THE FAR FUTURE, will be available later this month through Dark Regions Press. Please get your hands on the entire series!

 

Thanks so much for looking!

 

 

Pretty Little Dead Girls: A Graphic Novel of Murder and Whimsy Volume One Cover

The Stone Man Mysteries: Breaking Out the Devil

Hello! 


This is a page from my new graphic novel, Breaking Out the Devil The Stone Man Mysteries, Book Three. It is written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple, lettered by Bill Hauser, and edited by Greg Hunter. The graphic novel is published by the Lerner Publishing Group.

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com or the Lerner site, please visit the following links: https://tinyurl.com/breakingoutthedevil or https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/17886

In addition, I'm going to be doing a Loudoun County Public Library tour in my area, where I will be signing Stone Man books and having a comic book drawing workshop. If anyone is interested, please check out the following libraries and dates. Also, except for the Sterling Library that runs from 7:30pm to 8:30 pm, all of the the signings/workshops run from 2 to 3pm. 

Ashburn Library              November 9

Lovettsville Library        November 16

Gum Spring Library        December 8      

Sterling Library               December 21

Purcellville Library          January 5

Cascades Library           January 11

Brambleton Library        February 8

Rust Library                      February 22


Thanks so much for your time!


The Stone Man Mysteries: Sanctuary Close Up

Hello!

 

This is a page from my new graphic novel, Sanctuary: The Stone Man Mysteries, Book Two. It is written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple, lettered by Bill Hauser, and edited by the patient and fantastic Greg Hunter. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.

 

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y8yj6bzo

 

Thanks so much for your time!

 

The Stone Man Mysteries: Sanctuary Page 9

Hello!

 

This is a page from my new graphic novel, Sanctuary: The Stone Man Mysteries, Book Two. It is written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple, lettered by Bill Hauser, and edited by the patient and fantastic Greg Hunter. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.

 

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y8yj6bzo

 

Thanks so much for your time!

 

The Stone Man Mysteries: Sanctuary Page 8

Hello!

 

This is a page from my new graphic novel, Sanctuary: The Stone Man Mysteries, Book Two. It is written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple, lettered by Bill Hauser, and edited by the patient and fantastic Greg Hunter. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.

 

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y8yj6bzo

 

Thanks so much for your time!

 

The Stone Man Mysteries: Sanctuary Page 6-7

Hello!

 

This is a page from my new graphic novel, Sanctuary: The Stone Man Mysteries, Book Two. It is written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple, lettered by Bill Hauser, and edited by the patient and fantastic Greg Hunter. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.

 

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y8yj6bzo

 

Thanks so much for your time!

 

The Stone Man Mysteries: Sanctuary Page 73

Hello!

 

This is a page from my new graphic novel, Sanctuary: The Stone Man Mysteries, Book Two. It is written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple, lettered by Bill Hauser, and edited by the patient and fantastic Greg Hunter. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.

 

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y8yj6bzo

 

Thanks so much for your time!

 

Breaking Out the Devil: Book 3 (The Stone Man Mysteries) Cover

Here's my cover colored by Steve Canon for the new graphic novel, Breaking Out the Devil: Book 3 (The Stone Man Mysteries), written by New York Times best-selling writers Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple.  Interior and cover art were done by myself with Bill Hauser (lettering), Greg Hunter (editor), and Kimberly Morales (graphic design). 

This graphic novel will be released on Nov. 5 (around that time, I’ll post a good number of pages from the book) by the Lerner Publishing Group (lernerbooks.com). Lerner has published some amazing graphic novels, some of which have been Eisner-nominated. 

Please feel free to pre-order the book through the Lerner site, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local comic book store. Thanks so much for your time and I hope you enjoy my book! 



You, Human Illustration

Here is one of the spot illustrations I drew for Dark Region Press’ YOU’ HUMAN fiction/poetry anthology. Some of the writers include Stephen King, John R. Little, Paul Michael Anderson, Jason V Brock, Marge Simon, etc. 

 

For more information on the preorder campaign beginning on August 23rd, please click on the link: http://www.darkregions.com/upcoming/you-human

 

Also, I want to thank the editor, Michael Bailey, for giving me this wonderful opportunity. I quite appreciate it! 

The Stone Man Mysteries: Stone Cold Page 62

This is a page from my new graphic novel, STONE COLD: THE STONE MAN MYSTERIES, BOOK ONE, written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.  

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Cold-Man-Mysteries-Book/dp/1512411558/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473641505&sr=8-1&keywords=stone+man+mysteries+yolen

Also, if you are interested, here are some excerpts and links of some reviews: 

“Zangara mirrors the text with fittingly moody black-and-white panels that depict dark and intricate city skylines, expressive character close-ups, shadowy spreads, and slanted, rain-filled backgrounds…“ 

(https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jane-yolen/stone-cold-yolen/)

“Zangara’s black and white drawings fit the brooding and menacing mood of this story, and the detail and nuance within his artwork encourage multiple readings to notice its subtleties…”

(http://www.publishersweekly.com/9781512411553)

“Zangara’s black-and-white art with sometimes scratchy lines provides a gloomy atmosphere in keeping with the somber story, while his architectural details evoke a strong sense of place.”

(http://www.booklistonline.com/Stone-Cold-Jane-Yolen/pid=8404375)

“This atmospheric story unfolds with suspense and beautifully detailed artwork by Orion Zangara.” 

(http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160825005078/en/Demon-Solves-Crimes-Mushroom-People-Find-Ruler)

“Artwork by new talent Orion Zangara is full of mood and breathtaking detail …”

(http://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Books/Stone-Man-Mysteries-Bk-1-Stone-Cold-9781512411553)

“I can't tell you how vividly evocative the illustrations are or how much I enjoyed the story… Jane and Adam's writing, of course, go a long way towards making the experience of reading the text in the book's detailed panels of sequential art an utter delight…”

Michael Bishop, author of PHILIP K. DICK IS DEAD, ALAS and JOEL-BROCK THE BRAVE AND THE VALOROUS SMALLS

The Stone Man Mysteries: Stone Cold Page 63

This is a page from my new graphic novel, STONE COLD: THE STONE MAN MYSTERIES, BOOK ONE, written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.  

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Cold-Man-Mysteries-Book/dp/1512411558/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473641505&sr=8-1&keywords=stone+man+mysteries+yolen

Also, if you are interested, here are some excerpts and links of some reviews: 

“Zangara mirrors the text with fittingly moody black-and-white panels that depict dark and intricate city skylines, expressive character close-ups, shadowy spreads, and slanted, rain-filled backgrounds…“ 

(https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jane-yolen/stone-cold-yolen/)

“Zangara’s black and white drawings fit the brooding and menacing mood of this story, and the detail and nuance within his artwork encourage multiple readings to notice its subtleties…”

(http://www.publishersweekly.com/9781512411553)

“Zangara’s black-and-white art with sometimes scratchy lines provides a gloomy atmosphere in keeping with the somber story, while his architectural details evoke a strong sense of place.”

(http://www.booklistonline.com/Stone-Cold-Jane-Yolen/pid=8404375)

“This atmospheric story unfolds with suspense and beautifully detailed artwork by Orion Zangara.” 

(http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160825005078/en/Demon-Solves-Crimes-Mushroom-People-Find-Ruler)

“Artwork by new talent Orion Zangara is full of mood and breathtaking detail …”

(http://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Books/Stone-Man-Mysteries-Bk-1-Stone-Cold-9781512411553)

“I can't tell you how vividly evocative the illustrations are or how much I enjoyed the story… Jane and Adam's writing, of course, go a long way towards making the experience of reading the text in the book's detailed panels of sequential art an utter delight…”

Michael Bishop, author of PHILIP K. DICK IS DEAD, ALAS and JOEL-BROCK THE BRAVE AND THE VALOROUS SMALLS

The Stone Man Mysteries: Stone Cold Page 16

This is a page from my new graphic novel, STONE COLD: THE STONE MAN MYSTERIES, BOOK ONE, written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.  

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Cold-Man-Mysteries-Book/dp/1512411558/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473641505&sr=8-1&keywords=stone+man+mysteries+yolen

Also, if you are interested, here are some excerpts and links of some reviews: 

“Zangara mirrors the text with fittingly moody black-and-white panels that depict dark and intricate city skylines, expressive character close-ups, shadowy spreads, and slanted, rain-filled backgrounds…“ 

(https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jane-yolen/stone-cold-yolen/)

“Zangara’s black and white drawings fit the brooding and menacing mood of this story, and the detail and nuance within his artwork encourage multiple readings to notice its subtleties…”

(http://www.publishersweekly.com/9781512411553)

“Zangara’s black-and-white art with sometimes scratchy lines provides a gloomy atmosphere in keeping with the somber story, while his architectural details evoke a strong sense of place.”

(http://www.booklistonline.com/Stone-Cold-Jane-Yolen/pid=8404375)

“This atmospheric story unfolds with suspense and beautifully detailed artwork by Orion Zangara.” 

(http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160825005078/en/Demon-Solves-Crimes-Mushroom-People-Find-Ruler)

“Artwork by new talent Orion Zangara is full of mood and breathtaking detail …”

(http://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Books/Stone-Man-Mysteries-Bk-1-Stone-Cold-9781512411553)

“I can't tell you how vividly evocative the illustrations are or how much I enjoyed the story… Jane and Adam's writing, of course, go a long way towards making the experience of reading the text in the book's detailed panels of sequential art an utter delight…”

Michael Bishop, author of PHILIP K. DICK IS DEAD, ALAS and JOEL-BROCK THE BRAVE AND THE VALOROUS SMALLS

The Stone Man Mysteries: Stone Cold Page 9

This is a page from my new graphic novel, STONE COLD: THE STONE MAN MYSTERIES, BOOK ONE, written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.  

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Cold-Man-Mysteries-Book/dp/1512411558/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473641505&sr=8-1&keywords=stone+man+mysteries+yolen

Also, if you are interested, here are some excerpts and links of some reviews: 

“Zangara mirrors the text with fittingly moody black-and-white panels that depict dark and intricate city skylines, expressive character close-ups, shadowy spreads, and slanted, rain-filled backgrounds…“ 

(https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jane-yolen/stone-cold-yolen/)

“Zangara’s black and white drawings fit the brooding and menacing mood of this story, and the detail and nuance within his artwork encourage multiple readings to notice its subtleties…”

(http://www.publishersweekly.com/9781512411553)

“Zangara’s black-and-white art with sometimes scratchy lines provides a gloomy atmosphere in keeping with the somber story, while his architectural details evoke a strong sense of place.”

(http://www.booklistonline.com/Stone-Cold-Jane-Yolen/pid=8404375)

“This atmospheric story unfolds with suspense and beautifully detailed artwork by Orion Zangara.” 

(http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160825005078/en/Demon-Solves-Crimes-Mushroom-People-Find-Ruler)

“Artwork by new talent Orion Zangara is full of mood and breathtaking detail …”

(http://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Books/Stone-Man-Mysteries-Bk-1-Stone-Cold-9781512411553)

“I can't tell you how vividly evocative the illustrations are or how much I enjoyed the story… Jane and Adam's writing, of course, go a long way towards making the experience of reading the text in the book's detailed panels of sequential art an utter delight…”

Michael Bishop, author of PHILIP K. DICK IS DEAD, ALAS and JOEL-BROCK THE BRAVE AND THE VALOROUS SMALLS

The Stone Man Mysteries: Stone Cold Page 10

This is a page from my new graphic novel, STONE COLD: THE STONE MAN MYSTERIES, BOOK ONE, written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.  

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Cold-Man-Mysteries-Book/dp/1512411558/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473641505&sr=8-1&keywords=stone+man+mysteries+yolen

Also, if you are interested, here are some excerpts and links of some reviews: 

“Zangara mirrors the text with fittingly moody black-and-white panels that depict dark and intricate city skylines, expressive character close-ups, shadowy spreads, and slanted, rain-filled backgrounds…“ 

(https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jane-yolen/stone-cold-yolen/)

“Zangara’s black and white drawings fit the brooding and menacing mood of this story, and the detail and nuance within his artwork encourage multiple readings to notice its subtleties…”

(http://www.publishersweekly.com/9781512411553)

“Zangara’s black-and-white art with sometimes scratchy lines provides a gloomy atmosphere in keeping with the somber story, while his architectural details evoke a strong sense of place.”

(http://www.booklistonline.com/Stone-Cold-Jane-Yolen/pid=8404375)

“This atmospheric story unfolds with suspense and beautifully detailed artwork by Orion Zangara.” 

(http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160825005078/en/Demon-Solves-Crimes-Mushroom-People-Find-Ruler)

“Artwork by new talent Orion Zangara is full of mood and breathtaking detail …”

(http://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Books/Stone-Man-Mysteries-Bk-1-Stone-Cold-9781512411553)

“I can't tell you how vividly evocative the illustrations are or how much I enjoyed the story… Jane and Adam's writing, of course, go a long way towards making the experience of reading the text in the book's detailed panels of sequential art an utter delight…”

Michael Bishop, author of PHILIP K. DICK IS DEAD, ALAS and JOEL-BROCK THE BRAVE AND THE VALOROUS SMALLS

The Stone Man Mysteries: Stone Cold Page 13

This is a page from my new graphic novel, STONE COLD: THE STONE MAN MYSTERIES, BOOK ONE, written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple. The graphic novel is published by The Lerner Publishing Group.  

To purchase the graphic novel at Amazon.com, please visit the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Cold-Man-Mysteries-Book/dp/1512411558/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473641505&sr=8-1&keywords=stone+man+mysteries+yolen

Also, if you are interested, here are some excerpts and links of some reviews: 

“Zangara mirrors the text with fittingly moody black-and-white panels that depict dark and intricate city skylines, expressive character close-ups, shadowy spreads, and slanted, rain-filled backgrounds…“ 

(https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jane-yolen/stone-cold-yolen/)

“Zangara’s black and white drawings fit the brooding and menacing mood of this story, and the detail and nuance within his artwork encourage multiple readings to notice its subtleties…”

(http://www.publishersweekly.com/9781512411553)

“This atmospheric story unfolds with suspense and beautifully detailed artwork by Orion Zangara.” 

(http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160825005078/en/Demon-Solves-Crimes-Mushroom-People-Find-Ruler)

Gene O’Neill’s THE CAL WILD CHRONICLES: THE NEAR FUTURE

Here is an illustration from Gene O’Neill’s novel, THE CAL WILD CHRONICLES: THE NEAR FUTURE, with an introduction by Meghan Arcuri-Moran and edited by Michael Bailey. The illustration is a bit reminiscent of my “Moonlight While Walking” drawings that I did years ago (which I’d like to revisit when I have time to work on my own personal pieces). Also, I’m now entirely inking digitally, so I hope my drawing still maintains the same quality.  

 

Enjoy! :)

Moonlight While Walking One

Bradley P. Beaulieu’s Illustration

Here is an illustration that I did for Ragnarok Publications and Joe Martin. It is based off a story written by Bradley P. Beaulieu.

 

Jester

Shawn Speakman's Illustration

Here is a drawing for Shawn Speakman’s beautiful Blackguards short story, The White Rose Thief.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jmmartin/blackguards-tales-of-assassins-mercenaries-and-rog

 

Moonlight While Walking Two

Birds

Mercedes Yardley’s Illustration

This is a drawing for Mercedes Yardley’s book called Pretty Little Dead Girls: A Novel of Murder and Whimsy.

The Way

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The Cal Wild Chronicles

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The Stone Man Mysteries: Breaking Out the Devil

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Breaking Out the Devil: Book 3 (The Stone Man Mysteries) Cover

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You, Human Illustration

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Gene O’Neill’s THE CAL WILD CHRONICLES: THE NEAR FUTURE

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Bradley P. Beaulieu’s Illustration

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Jester

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Shawn Speakman's Illustration

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Mercedes Yardley’s Illustration

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The Way

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