Illustrate My Graphic Novel, *Amore Infernale*

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $400
  • Entries Received: 56
  • Winner: ALDave76

Contest Brief

I'm Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University and New York Times Bestselling author of the non-fiction graphic novel *Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration* (First Second, 2019). See here for details: http://smbc-comics.com/openborders.

My next goal is to break into fiction. I've written a fully storyboarded graphic novel, *Amore Infernale*, that I want illustrated. The complete pdf is here: http://www.bcaplan.com/ai.pdf. (Alternate link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/51u49dfcf2qyc2r/ai.pdf?dl=0)

My business plan is to put the project on Kickstarter once I've settled on an artist.

The contest: I'd like you to illustrate five pages (pages 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8) of the pdf and see if we're a good match.

I'm flexible on the comic style. Anything exciting could work, though I tend to prefer a traditional superheroic look. And I'd really like the backgrounds to be based on the real locations in Verona, Italy shown in the storyboards.

After the contest is over, I plan to talk to ALL of the top contestants about illustrating the full 160-page book.

Thanks for your interest! For more info about me, see www.bcaplan.com.

Bryan Caplan

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  • ALDave76
    ALDave76
    • 3 years ago

    To everyone else who entered the contest:
    We all probably did our best here and spent decent amount of time and effort but do remember that there’s a rain and sunshine for each of us as well. I have entered a lot of contest and honestly this is my first win that’s why I’m so happy about it. This is my sunshine after a couple of storms.
    Remember, persistence and passion is the key! I wish you guys the best wishes for all your future and current projects and contracts.
    -Dave

    • 3 years ago
    1. bryandcaplan
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      Wise words.

      • 3 years ago
  • bryandcaplan
    Contest Holder
    • 3 years ago

    I've awarded the prize to #87 , Aljon Dave D. I've honestly been amazed by the strength of the competition. All of the 5-star entries show amazing talent, and I'm potentially interested in working with all of you at some point. But Aljon's creativity won me over, especially the amazing character design and the expressiveness of the characters. And his work on page 6 and especially page 8 deeply impressed me.

    Thanks again to everyone. It would my pleasure to take any of the contestants out to lunch if you're ever in DC.

    • 3 years ago
    1. timothyrphl
      timothyrphl
      • 3 years ago

      I just submitted, at least can you give me some feedback so I can improve my skills?

      • 3 years ago
    2. ALDave76
      ALDave76
      • 3 years ago

      This contest was an Amazing one! the contest holder was very responsive and was patiently guiding us and giving us tips and tweaks. Thank you again for this contest! It was pretty tough getting my entries from 3-stars up to finally being one of the 5-starred entries and finally winning but it was fun and as I have said before, I truly did learn a lot.

      • 3 years ago
  • ninoblackwhite
    ninoblackwhite
    • 3 years ago

    pleae check #90 I've edited , thank you !

    • 3 years ago
  • bryandcaplan
    Contest Holder
    • 3 years ago

    Dear contestants,

    I teach a class tomorrow morning. I'll be back around 10:30 ET, look at all remaining entries, and then award the prize. Thanks again for all your efforts, and please know that it is a tough decision between all the 5-star entries.

    • 3 years ago
  • ninoblackwhite
    ninoblackwhite
    • 3 years ago

    please check #85 , Thank you !

    • 3 years ago
  • bryandcaplan
    Contest Holder
    • 3 years ago

    The number of top-notch entries arriving at the end is making this a tough decision. I sincerely appreciate all of these wonderfully imaginative entries, the talent on display is most humbling.

    • 3 years ago
    1. ninoblackwhite
      ninoblackwhite
      • 3 years ago

      I'm racing against time ....

      • 3 years ago
  • Eccaia
    Eccaia
    • 3 years ago

    thanks for the constest :) good look

    • 3 years ago
  • timothyrphl
    timothyrphl
    • 3 years ago

    please wait until the time ends

    • 3 years ago
  • bryandcaplan
    Contest Holder
    • 3 years ago

    #76 is now the front-runner. Great work, and all five pages are virtually complete.

    • 3 years ago
  • Gunacidus
    Gunacidus
    • 3 years ago

    Hello Bryan. Would you consider to extend the deadline?

    • 3 years ago
    1. bryandcaplan
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      Thanks for asking, but I wouldn't feel right about doing that to the other contestants.

      • 3 years ago
  • Genealex
    Genealex
    • 3 years ago

    Hello, my entry is # 74. I await your opinion.

    • 3 years ago
  • syncmasterman
    syncmasterman
    • 3 years ago

    working on it! I just discover this contest! so, can i send to you in black and white artlines first? just to you check my style? If you´ll chose me, then i can paint everything.

    • 3 years ago
  • bryandcaplan
    Contest Holder
    • 3 years ago

    Dear contestants,

    The contest ends in five days. Thank you for all the amazing work! I can easily see working with several of the top entrants. But since there can only be one winner, let me tell you how things stand now.

    1. Entry #59 is the one to beat. I gave it five stars because I really like the style and the entrant submitted all five pages (though those pages aren't quite finished).

    2. The following are all within striking range of winning: #65, #62 , #57 , and #56 . If you are eager to win, please (a) draw all five pages, and (b) make requested revisions.

    3. Remaining entries are probably out of the running unless they make big changes and/or draw a lot more pages.

    P.S. I know most of you live far away from me, but if any of you entrants are ever in Fairfax, I would be happy to treat you to lunch. Thanks for helping me realize my dream...

    • 3 years ago
    1. xetus
      xetus
      • 3 years ago

      Hello. I can Help You, but i wan't to do a free "test tasks". Contact me. My portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/xetus

      All contacts through freelancer.com
      Also:
      https://www.facebook.com/Xetus-1762100307380762/
      https://www.talenthouse.com/ilya-shamshudinoff

      • 3 years ago
    2. ramjeevacartoons
      ramjeevacartoons
      • 3 years ago

      dear ch . thanks for this info . yes there are many good artist participate in this contest . yes im not in top list . but its really good experience . freelancer site need this kind of contest for artists . im happy to participate this contest . thanks

      • 3 years ago
  • Eccaia
    Eccaia
    • 3 years ago

    #68 :) thanks.

    • 3 years ago
  • ninoblackwhite
    ninoblackwhite
    • 3 years ago

    please check #62 , thank you !

    • 3 years ago
  • riya1995
    riya1995
    • 3 years ago

    Awaiting feedback, Mr. Caplan on styles. Thank you, in advance.

    • 3 years ago
  • gmcastagnone
    gmcastagnone
    • 3 years ago

    #48 corrected

    • 3 years ago
  • timothyrphl
    timothyrphl
    • 3 years ago

    can I do a different layout or should I stick with the original?

    • 3 years ago
  • bryandcaplan
    Contest Holder
    • 3 years ago

    I'm going to be on the road for a week, so I won't be as responsive as normal. But I am eager to see all your entries when I return!

    • 3 years ago
  • JustinSto
    JustinSto
    • 3 years ago

    Hi there. Creating graphic novels and comic books are a big commitment. I'd strongly recommend building a team instead hiring just one person. It might be more costly but you'll definitely get better results in a shorter amount of time. I recommend hiring a penciler, inker and colorist. If you're open to this idea, let me know and I'll do some quality pencil pages for you. P.S I've already spotted a potential inker and colorist in this competition.

    • 3 years ago
  • Gunacidus
    Gunacidus
    • 3 years ago

    Just a quick question. How much would you be willing to pay for the entire novel? The 160 illustrated pages?

    • 3 years ago
  • laibajalbani
    laibajalbani
    • 3 years ago

    A standard US comic book page size is 6.875 by 10.438 inches bleed, 6.625 by 10.187 inches trim, with a live image area of around 6 by 9.5 inches. Do you want the same size.

    • 3 years ago
  • Eccaia
    Eccaia
    • 3 years ago

    #33 thanks.

    • 3 years ago
  • engrnasim
    engrnasim
    • 3 years ago

    Hi,
    I can justify my whole work. I studied the item & competition and my commitment is to keep developing this work. please check my proposal #32 . If you want to make any changes feel free to ask. I will try to make your desired logo every way possible. :)

    • 3 years ago
  • shubhambakre
    shubhambakre
    • 3 years ago

    Working don’t close early

    • 3 years ago
  • Eccaia
    Eccaia
    • 3 years ago

    working! :)

    • 3 years ago
  • SADNAN29
    SADNAN29
    • 3 years ago

    Would be really great if you could seal the contest!

    • 3 years ago
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    1. carilon
      carilon
      • 3 years ago

      I agree with Indrek! And for the others, claming that their work (ideas) would be "stollen"- the requirements for this contest are very specific. So I can't see how someone who is not an artist would be able to "steal" someone's work and even more - to improve it.

      • 3 years ago
    2. ShernanCMijares
      ShernanCMijares
      • 3 years ago

      It's a double-edged sword - seal it and you'd probably get diverse entries and not just a clone of one decent idea over and over; however there's a good chance you'd also get inundated with stolen art from all over the internet with you none the wiser unless you do the tedious job of reverse image searching to ensure what you are getting are original art. Your choice of course but weigh it carefully.

      • 3 years ago
  • IsmailAlaia
    IsmailAlaia
    • 3 years ago

    Mr Bryan Caplan by sealing the contest you give a chance for talented contestants to seal their or otherwise ''hide'' theır entries especially in the case of multiple entries as they have to seal them and that comes with the cost of 0.50 usd for each entry. Hopefully I made it clear how necessary it is to seal the contest.

    • 3 years ago
  • adalbertoperez
    adalbertoperez
    • 3 years ago

    Hi, I'm working on it, you can check the quality of my artwork in my profile, and the comments of my clients. #sealed

    • 3 years ago
  • carlosov
    carlosov
    • 3 years ago

    Hello good evening, in your description you do not define the size of the images that will be used in your book.

    • 3 years ago
    1. bryandcaplan
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      The original pages are 8.5''x11'', so let's do that.

      • 3 years ago
  • ramjeevacartoons
    ramjeevacartoons
    • 3 years ago

    hi.. interesting work. i will work and submit my entry ..

    • 3 years ago
  • MoguArt
    MoguArt
    • 3 years ago

    This project looks very interesting, ill work on this please wait for my entry

    • 3 years ago
  • bryandcaplan
    Contest Holder
    • 3 years ago

    Sincere apologies for the URL problem. It works fine for me, but here's an alternate version of the pdf: https://www.dropbox.com/s/51u49dfcf2qyc2r/ai.pdf?dl=0.

    Does this work OK?

    • 3 years ago
    1. engrnasim
      engrnasim
      • 3 years ago

      I got the previous link of your pdf file.

      • 3 years ago
  • engrnasim
    engrnasim
    • 3 years ago

    I thoroughly researched your project. I can see some text boxes and some images from pages 4-8 . I need to know in detail what kind of illustrate you really want. That's why you contact me in private chat.

    • 3 years ago
    1. bryandcaplan
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      Thanks for your interest. I'm really open to any exciting visual style, though I tend to favor traditional superheroic looks. I would like the artist to use real reference photos from Verona, Italy to draw the backgrounds and locations.

      Hope that helps!

      • 3 years ago
  • DEVILKHAN123
    DEVILKHAN123
    • 3 years ago

    please upload the pdf here.

    • 3 years ago
    1. bryandcaplan
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      The website says the file is too large. Is there a work-around?

      • 3 years ago
  • Gunacidus
    Gunacidus
    • 3 years ago

    Hi there. Same problem with the pdf...

    • 3 years ago
  • DEVILKHAN123
    DEVILKHAN123
    • 3 years ago

    your link showing error :404: Page not found

    • 3 years ago

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