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Arietta - A Savage Fairytale

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Blood is on the Leaves.

"Black shadow-like beings litter the floor of the forest, moving unremittingly slow from every direction.
All the while the unknowing children gleefully walk
and sing."

Something is out there in the darkest most ancient forests, something old, forgotten and deadly. In our quest to civilize the world we have forgotten the threats that lie in wait in the dark places.

But what we have forgotten, has not forgotten us...

Taking place in the Black Forest in 1843, Arietta is a
savage fairytale of Children, Monsters and Blood.


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That is the premise of the latest book I've illustrated: Arietta.
Matthias Bonnici, the author of the book and proud owner of the Primarchs I've illustrated, asked me once if I was interested in illuminating a piece of his, set in the Victorian Era. He also mentioned that the tale was seemingly a fairytale, but hiding something much worse within; a horror atmosphere worthy of H.P Lovecraft.
I was, of course, hooked and took the assignment at once.

Being mostly a comic-book artist nowadays, I sometimes lose the perspective of what I really am at heart: an Illustrator. Thus, times like these, when I get t pick the best imagery from a tale to bring up a beautiful text, I'm reminded of how wonderful a career I chose to pursue.

This book has six exclusive black and white illustrations, very much in the fashion of the old 'penny-dreadfuls' that were the kids' choice of reading in this Victorian setting. This one is an additional that I did eclusively for an art-show where the originals will be shown.
I'm very proud of the outcome of this image, especially because I tried to keep them as muted and low-key as possible, trying to convey the creepy atmosphere of the narrative.

The book will be out on April 22, 2011. You can check for more information as well as get a glimpse of the inside illustrations on the official website:

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I hope you enjoy it!

Nic.-
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Haladrias's avatar
wow, so much contained in one small image.

Creepiness, Sorrow, Horror, and Mystery, as well as Innocence.

Marvelously done Good sir!