Commissions
Here is a selection of recently commissioned illustrations I completed for other authors and publishing houses. Snort and Wobbles Below is a series of 7 illustrations that were commissioned by author, Will Macmillan Jones - for his children's book, Snort and Wobbles - published 2014. |
The book cover art was produced by Hazel Butler.
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Felinity
Below is an illustration I recently completed, to accompany a short story of mine, which will feature in a new anthology of flash fiction with a feline theme, Felinity, published by Sammy HK Smith and the brilliant publishing house, Kristell Ink - http://kristell-ink.com/ and Grimbold Books - http://www.grimboldbooks.com/ in April 2014.
Talented artist and writer, Hazel Butler - http://aadenianink.com/, created the fabulous artwork for the book cover.
Below is an illustration I recently completed, to accompany a short story of mine, which will feature in a new anthology of flash fiction with a feline theme, Felinity, published by Sammy HK Smith and the brilliant publishing house, Kristell Ink - http://kristell-ink.com/ and Grimbold Books - http://www.grimboldbooks.com/ in April 2014.
Talented artist and writer, Hazel Butler - http://aadenianink.com/, created the fabulous artwork for the book cover.
Zombie family by Sophie E Tallis
White Mountain - Book 1 of The Darkling Chronicles
Below are 9 illustrations I completed for my epic fantasy novel, White Mountain, re-published 1st December 2014 - by Kristell Ink Publishing - http://kristell-ink.com/ and BFS Award winning independent press, Grimbold Books - http://www.grimboldbooks.com/. For more information check out: http://thedarklingchronicles.weebly.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/FantasyEpic.
Cover art by uber-talented, Danil Shunkov (based on an initial sketch by me)
Snort and Wobbles 2: The Return of the Goblins
Below are 7 illustrations commissioned for the sequel to 'Snort and Wobbles' by writer, Will Macmillan Jones. The book was published 2015.
Cover image produced by Hazel Butler.
Below are 7 illustrations commissioned for the sequel to 'Snort and Wobbles' by writer, Will Macmillan Jones. The book was published 2015.
Cover image produced by Hazel Butler.
A World Of Their Own
A World Of Their Own, is a wonderful anthology of collected short stories and flash fiction from The Alliance of Worldbuilders (AWB) - a group of uber-talented sci-fi and fantasy writers who met on the HarperCollins writing site, Authonomy and formed an alliance of authors. To be published 4th September 2015.
Along with two other artists, I am currently working on a commission of illustrations for this anthology. ALL proceeds and profits from the book will go to the charity, The World Literacy Foundation, in loving memory of our fallen AWB member, Lindsey J Parsons who suddenly and tragically died 5th Jan 2014.
Check out more about The Alliance of Worldbuilders and its awesome fantasy/sci-fi authors here: http://theallianceofworldbuilders.weebly.com/ and http://authonomy.com/forums/threads/99758/the-alliance-of-worldbuilders-part-iii/ and its Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/TheAllianceOfWorldbuilders/
A World Of Their Own, is a wonderful anthology of collected short stories and flash fiction from The Alliance of Worldbuilders (AWB) - a group of uber-talented sci-fi and fantasy writers who met on the HarperCollins writing site, Authonomy and formed an alliance of authors. To be published 4th September 2015.
Along with two other artists, I am currently working on a commission of illustrations for this anthology. ALL proceeds and profits from the book will go to the charity, The World Literacy Foundation, in loving memory of our fallen AWB member, Lindsey J Parsons who suddenly and tragically died 5th Jan 2014.
Check out more about The Alliance of Worldbuilders and its awesome fantasy/sci-fi authors here: http://theallianceofworldbuilders.weebly.com/ and http://authonomy.com/forums/threads/99758/the-alliance-of-worldbuilders-part-iii/ and its Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/TheAllianceOfWorldbuilders/
Songs Of Seraphina
Below is a fantasy map I created for the extraordinary world of uber-talented writer, Jude Houghton, and his stunning debut novel, Songs of Seraphina, published 30th June 2015 by Tenebris Books - http://www.tenebrisbooks.com/.
Cover art by Lorinda Tomko
Below is a fantasy map I created for the extraordinary world of uber-talented writer, Jude Houghton, and his stunning debut novel, Songs of Seraphina, published 30th June 2015 by Tenebris Books - http://www.tenebrisbooks.com/.
Cover art by Lorinda Tomko
Songs of Seraphina fantasy world map by Sophie E Tallis
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H is for Hawkesbury Below is an illustration I've done for the cover of the new Hawkesbury Upton Literary Festival anthology, H is for Hawkesbury, founded and organised by fellow author extraordinaire, Debbie Young - http://authordebbieyoung.com/ and http://hulitfest.com/. The anthology features a selection of fiction extracts and poetry from a wide range of authors who all read at the festival, including an excerpt from my novel, White Mountain. H is for Hawkesbury published late Summer 2015! |
The Fox Inn at Hawkesbury Upton by Sophie E Tallis
Portraiture - 'Mother and Child'
A graphite and blue watercolour pastel portrait I did for a private commission - 'Mother & Child', created 2015.
A graphite and blue watercolour pastel portrait I did for a private commission - 'Mother & Child', created 2015.
Mother and child by Sophie E Tallis
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Shadow Histories of the River Kingdom A wonderful collection of stories by master story-teller, Juliet E McKenna (Tales of Einarinn), including a brand new story, all set within her new visionary world, the River Kingdom. Launched at BristolCon on October 29th 2016 and published by Wizard's Tower Press by Hugo Award winner Cheryl Morgan. I was thrilled to do the map for this, my latest commission...and here it is! Wonderful cover art by Ben Baldwin. |
Map of the River Kingdom by Sophie E Tallis
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Map of the River Kingdom by Sophie E Tallis
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Shadows of the Oak
The sequel to the popular, Willow Weep No More, exploring the role of the anti-hero, in a second beautifully illustrated volume of dark and twisted fairytales. I wrote and illustrated a short story, 'The Orphan and the Iron Troll', for this gorgeous anthology as well as another illustration for another author's story, 'The Painted Platform'. Published 13th December 2016 by Tenebris Books - http://www.tenebrisbooks.com/ when it will also be available in a gorgeous hardback version!
Beautiful cover art by fantastically talented, Līga Kļaviņa, and cover design by Ken 'The Awesome' Dawson.
The Orphan and the Iron Troll (with Arthur Rackham inspired border) by Sophie E Tallis.
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The Orphan and the Iron Troll - (borderless edition) by Sophie E Tallis.
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The Painted Platform by Sophie E Tallis
Portraiture - 'Portrait of a Family'
A graphite and blue watercolour pastel portrait for a private commission - 'Portrait of a Family', created December 2016.
A graphite and blue watercolour pastel portrait for a private commission - 'Portrait of a Family', created December 2016.
Family portrait by Sophie E Tallis
The Court of Broken Knives
Perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence and R Scott Bakker, The Court of Broken Knives, is the explosive debut by one of grimdark fantasy’s most exciting new voices, Anna Smith-Spark. This richly dark fantasy is due for publication in 27th June 2017 by HarperCollins and their imprint Harper Voyager. I was thrilled to be asked by author Anna Smith-Spark to create the fantasy map for her amazing new book, and thrilled that her publishers, HarperCollins, love my illustration work! :D The map has subsequently been sold to publishers around the world including Orbit and Random House.
Godblind
One of fantasy’s most anticipated debuts of the year. There was a time when the Red Gods ruled the land. The Dark Lady and her horde dealt in death and blood and fire. That time has long since passed and the neighbouring kingdoms of Mireces and Rilpor hold an uneasy truce. The only blood spilled is confined to the border where vigilantes known as Wolves protect their kin and territory at any cost. But after the death of his wife, King Rastoth is plagued by grief, leaving the kingdom of Rilpor vulnerable. Vulnerable to the blood-thirsty greed of the Warrior-King Liris and the Mireces army waiting in the mountains. GODBLIND is an incredible debut from a dazzling new voice of the genre. Due for publication 15th June 2017 by HarperCollins. The map has subsequently been sold to publishers around the world.
One of fantasy’s most anticipated debuts of the year. There was a time when the Red Gods ruled the land. The Dark Lady and her horde dealt in death and blood and fire. That time has long since passed and the neighbouring kingdoms of Mireces and Rilpor hold an uneasy truce. The only blood spilled is confined to the border where vigilantes known as Wolves protect their kin and territory at any cost. But after the death of his wife, King Rastoth is plagued by grief, leaving the kingdom of Rilpor vulnerable. Vulnerable to the blood-thirsty greed of the Warrior-King Liris and the Mireces army waiting in the mountains. GODBLIND is an incredible debut from a dazzling new voice of the genre. Due for publication 15th June 2017 by HarperCollins. The map has subsequently been sold to publishers around the world.
Still Life - 'Pheasant'
Private commissioned artwork of a male pheasant in full colour. Pen & Ink, acrylic and Caran D'Ache watercolour pencils used with addition of metallic inks and gold leaf. Finished May 2017.
The Mad Wolf's Daughter
An exciting fantasy debut for middle graders by author Diane Magras. I was commissioned by Penguin Random House to create the fantasy world map for this debut, The Mad Wolf's Daughter.
Published by Penguin Random House in the US on 6th March 2018 and around the world after that!
Cover art by Antonio Javier Caparo.
Mycelium
Mycelium is a card game and project used to prime the brain for creativity and innovation. Created and founded by Dan Holloway and funded by Oxford University and its Innovation Fund. Mycelium is a revolutionary new tool in the shape of a card game and then later an app to help us all become more creative and unlock our potential. It's creator, Dan Holloway is the 2016 and 2017 Creative Thinking World Champion, a novelist and performance poet, and a leading figure in the self-publishing world. Mycelium is a creative thinking training tool and game that draws upon Dan's academic research into early modern thought systems as well as 20 years of experience as a competitive creative thinker. I have been commissioned by Dan and Oxford University to illustrate all 50 images initially used for the Mycelium card game and to illustrate later expansion packs. Due for publication in 2018 by Oxford University.
Green Sky and Sparks Series
Commissioned fantasy world map for the world of Green Sky and Sparks by acclaimed steampunk fantasy author, Kate Coe, published by BFS Award winning independent press, Grimbold Books and their imprint Kristell Ink Publishing in 2018.
