Early in 2020 I was contacted by an author in France who was writing a history of the Naughty Dog Studio for a publisher in that country. After 2 interviews I was contacted by the publisher and invited to create the cover art for the book.
"L'Histoire de Naughty Dog" is being released January 29 2021. It's in the pre-order phase. Here's a link to it. You can see they changed the color and tone of the composition but that's okay. The original art is what I'm presenting.
I was under a lot of pressure when I started this. The Covid lockdowns hit and I was overwhelmed with trying to work with my existing onsite students who were migrating online.
I'm also including the individual sketches I created which were all incorporated into the final composition.
The publisher was very patient and I was compensated well for the job. So here's the art for a fun and educational presentation. Thank you friends and Keep Creating !!
This looks great! Too bad they decided to change the colors for the final cover.
ReplyDeleteOne question: was Cortex always supposed to have red gloves and then they changed it to yellow in the game or is it just a stylistic choice for this piece? I remember him having red gloves in Crash Nitro Kart, I know you said you didn't work on the original cast for that game but I was wondering if there was a connection there.
It's amazing. Congratulations Charles! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Charles! I saw this a while ago but it's nice in full picture. Every one here is wonderfully design! btw awhile ago I showed you a line up of your Crash concepts art that I was colouring in, It's been fully finished. I,ve done some so my own thing's on it but try,ed to stay true. https://twitter.com/HazBlackslick/status/1351068406397730817
ReplyDeleteOMG! Why is your art so cute. I love your art style. It really needs to be in more video games. You are God's talented homie
ReplyDeleteThanks for everything Charles, it was an honor to work with you <3
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ReplyDeleteI tried did what said or lest I think did, anyway
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These are so cute! I especially love how Daxter was done! Wish I knew French so I could get and understand the book
ReplyDeleteHello Mr.Zembillas! Since i absolutely love your art, could you do a drawing for me? Crash Bandicoot, Dingodile and Ripper Roo all three togehter. It would be awesome to see that in your style!
ReplyDeleteHello Zembillas! I haven't been active on Blogger lately but I can't help but come to see your work!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to come by to say hello after such a long time and to congratulate you as always for your great work, keep it up! You are a great inspiration for us new artists.
VERY much appreciated. The book may never get translated, and I may never learn French (or I may?), but at least I will always have this cover. And the original sketches you posted here.
ReplyDeleteWaiting patiently for Art of Project Y. Someone once said I have the patience of an angel, and that someone is right.
Thank you all for your great comments!
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