January 26, 2021 - Today, I'd like to share some sketches with you from an upcoming commission for H.G. Wells The War of the Worlds. I have always loved this story, both the book and the radio drama, ever since high-school. It has remained a fascinating story ever since, one full of inspiring scenes, concepts and moments. Yet for all its hold that it had on my imagination, I never really had a chance to paint anything for it. So I am very excited to finally take a shot at it! Before beginning any major illustration project like this, I love doing dozens of moments from the story as little sketches. There are so many scenes, so many interesting opportunities! It is hard to pick just one. So here at the beginning, I think, why not do a lot…