THIS ALIEN SHORE (1998)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 30” x 20”

Most readers will remember author C.S. Friedman for the Coldfire Trilogy, but this was her most critically successful book, a New York Times notable book of the year. 1/4

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CROWN OF SHADOWS (1995)
Acrylic on Panel - 28" x 22"

There's something in the complexity of an anti-hero that grabs the attention of readers. Such rich characters naturally provide an illustrator with opportunity to revel in the shadows. 1/4

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TARRANT'S REALM (1990)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 32" x 20"

C.S. Friedman creates fascinating characters. Among the most complex I’ve visualized is the anti-hero Gerald Tarrant. 1/2

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THE WILDING (2004)
Acrylic on Canvas - 28" x 18"

The story involves genetic manipulation so I had fun finding ways to incorporate symbols of genetic biology into the decorative jewelry around the figure. 1/4

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EMPEROR OF THE WASTELANDS (1993)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 32" x 20"

For the Coldfire Trilogy, I set all the main characters within a framework of strange and exotic trees. 1/3

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THIS ALIEN SHORE (1998)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 30" x 20”

A novel about an unusually talented outcast girl trying to make her way through a complex, hostile universe full of bizarre aliens and double-dealing humans. 1/3

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DAETRIN (1990)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 21" X 29"

The most unusual aspect of this commission is that it was largely painted while I was being videotaped for a local TV show. I was taking a big risk in allowing this to happen. 1/5

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