The Companion Sketchbooks
Explore the World-building and
Characters of The Stone Guardians
Do you enjoy seeing how fantasy novels are created?
Immerse yourself in the deeper vision of author and artist, Kindrie Grove, as she shares the world-building and character development of The Stone Guardians, her epic fantasy book series.
This is a perfect companion to the main novels, delving into how some of the illustrations are made, accompanied by author notes and annotations, as well as excerpts from the books.
Printed in full colour, rich with layers of aged parchment imagery and vibes, these 100 + page volumes are a perfect addition to your fantasy bookshelf.
If you ever wondered how authors create their worlds and characters, or if you enjoyed the illustrations in Book One, The Messenger From Myris Dar, then you will love The Companion Sketchbooks!
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What you'll find in The Companion Sketchbooks
I invite you into my creative process...
As the work progresses on the novels, so too does it unfold on a visual front. Indeed many of the scenes written for book two and three (first editions) were inspired first by drawings and paintings.
Over time, it has become very apparent to me that the illustrations, paintings and even the bronze sculpture are as important as the stories themselves.
There are now two published Companion Sketchbooks. They include behind the scenes looks into the creation of the characters and the places in the land of Eryos and The West.
In these volumes, I will guide you on an exploration of the concept sketches and drawings, how the writing is evolving, and what I love about the characters.
I created the content as well as the layout for these Companion Sketchbooks, and truly feel they are works of art in themselves.
I hope you enjoy exploring them as much as I enjoyed creating them!
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A Deep Dive Behind the Scenes of
The Stone Guardians
A Synergy of Writing & Art
As the world of The Stone Guardians develops, the cross pollination between the writing and the art creation increases. New illustrations are being created regularly.
Sometimes scenes for the books have come through first as paintings or sculptures.
It is a rich and rewarding process and I love sharing it.
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