another cover: The Road Not Taken by Joyfulgirl

[oiran]

Two in one day!



I chose these colors and typefaces because this story reminds me of the sort of clever, well-dressed 1930s and 40s movies that I love, in that there is SO MUCH wonderful, witty dialogue. One might be tempted to say it sparkles. And I quote from my email to Joyful: Even though this story is completely contemporary, and the girl doesn't get the boy and doesn't even want him, I insisted on making a pseudo-retro image where the fags hang with their hag and adore her like a goddess. Because, dude, without her they'd be pouting and lonely.

Normally, I am not fond of Eliza Dushku as Lois because she seems too young to me, but she's perfect as *this* Lois. Considering how much I like Alex, and the whole m/m romance and porn aspect of the story, I think it's telling that I tend to gush most about *Lois* here ;)

5 done, 11 to go.

FYI, image and complete rec list also visible here on my site.

Comments

[goss.livejournal.com]

i am soooo enjoying all these pretty covers, jed. :D

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm rather enjoying making them ;)

[allpurposegirl.livejournal.com]

Your work is awesome. I dl'ed some of your brushes. I havent used them yet though. Would like to do them justice at some point if I ever learn PS7,lol

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

Thank you! A secret: I like making brushes more than I like using them. I hope you find a use for them, though ;)

[allpurposegirl.livejournal.com]

ahahaha I hope I never learn cuz that would be all Id ever do

[stone-princess.livejournal.com]

Wow, really beautiful. Not just capturing the story, but gorgeous on it's own artistically.

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

Thank you, darling girl.

[joyfulgirl41.livejournal.com]

Ahhhhhh!!! Jed!!!!! It's gorgeous!!!!!

I insisted on making a pseudo-retro image where the fags hang with their hag and adore her like a goddess. Because, dude, without her they'd be pouting and lonely.

Hee! Yes! That's so perfect. They'd really both be completely lost without her! They're so her manbitches!! ;D

Eeee! I can't even express my giddyness right now. I shall try later with e-mail (I should be packing at the moment...) but I wanted to say thank you right away because this is totally awesome and gorgeous (have I mentioned gorgeous yet?)!!! *hugs*

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm glad you like it!

*twirls*

[dolimir-k.livejournal.com]

I totally love that picture of MR.

Great job on the cover!

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

I do, too--which I guess is obvious! It's a cap from PHJ, which I *think* I might have gotten from Livia. Even though I didn't like the movie, MR sure looked pretty in it.

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

I reiterate: You are incredibly talented!

This is wonderful, Jed!

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

*blushes* Thank you!

[burnitbackwards.livejournal.com]

1. that is totally gorgeous.
2. you are the one who put the image of parker posey (my favorite actor EVER) in my head as lois lane, and now i just can't imagine anyone else when i read her. people in this fandom seem to really like eliza dushku, though. i seem to remember another story where the writer envisioned her as hope. huh.

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

1. Thank you!
2. Parker is still *my* Lois, no doubt about it, but I could see Eliza as the Lois in this story.

I'm avoiding all Hope & Mercy stories because I'm trying to write my own, but...isn't Hope African-American in the comics? Which means nothing in fic, of course, but that's how I've been picturing her.

[echoskeleton.livejournal.com]

*points up* What they said. Genius work, Jed. Hell, I haven't even read the whole story (mostly due to lack of time) and I loved this picture.

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Technically, this scene doesn't appear in the story, so at least it isn't spoilery ;)

[rhiannonhero.livejournal.com]

Mmm. Yummy! Gorgeous, baby!

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

Thank you, muffin!

[tobyfan.livejournal.com]

Another perfect fit. You are a true artist, Jed. *g*

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

*blushes* Really? Thanks!

[imaginarytiff.livejournal.com]

Aw, gorgeous... *worships*

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

Oh, really...no need to kneel down ;) But thank you!

[lapetite-kiki.livejournal.com]

Such a gorgeous cover!
I really love Alex in it!

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I loved that shot, too. And even though the body isn't MR's, I loved that the guy was left-handed (wearing watch on right wrist), so it seemed perfect...

[twigged.livejournal.com]

Man, fantastic, as always. You're very talented, lovey.

[velvetglove.livejournal.com]

Thank you, my dear. I will be emailing you shortly on an unrelated subject ;)

[twigged.livejournal.com]

*sniff* I haven't gotten anything yet, and I'm missing you!!