Meet Christopher Gleason, Cover Artist for the 2012 Holiday Edition of "Visage"

Last fall, I blogged twice about Christopher, after he had presented me with a framed concept cover for Visage and created his interpretation of Bryony's music box that I could take with me to signings.
You can read those posts HERE and HERE

Eventually, that concept art became the cover for a special BryonySeries book #2, a limited edition with extra appendixes. Once the regular version of Visage becomes available, this one will no longer be offered. You may purchase a copy through Amazon or our website http://www.bryonyseries.com/Dalton_s_Dry_Goods.html. Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com for delivery prices for a signed copy.

Today, Christopher discusses why he created those objects, his love for art and writing, and current projects.

1) In creating a concept cover for Visage, what inspired you to choose certain images, colors and fonts over others?

 I wanted to tell a quick level to your readers and do it in a very simple way. The Bryony leaf and the attack of a fanged mouth was meant to show the intimacy and the conflict before you ever turn a page.

2) I understand designing the music box was the first such project you had undertaken. What was your thought process in bringing it to life?

I wanted to make you, the author, hold what was only in your head. Even the texture had to feel correct and true to you. If I could accomplish that, then your readers would feel the intent as well.

3) I understand you were quite young when you started drawing.

My sweet mother used to lay on the floor with me, pencil in hand, since we didn't have a TV. She showed me that drawing was a way for me to create whatever reality I wanted, (my actuality back then was a tough one). Even though it was just lines and circles, if I wanted them to be, they could be so much more, and they always have been. To this day, I never know where my pencils will lead me.

4) What mediums do you prefer?

I've used and worked in all of the drawing-related mediums. I don't have limits to the art I will attempt. I believe art is discovered in a lot of the simple things we do daily, whether it's a doodle, a meal or chore.

5) Have you illustrated other projects?

My art is more for my close friends, family and myself, although in high school I illustrated the school's arts magazine.

6) When did you start writing?

As far back as I can remember, I have told stories. My father was a writer, and when he passed when I was ten,  I looked for a connection to him, and I found it in composition.

7) What types of stories do you like telling?

“I like writing about heroes, some that win and those that lose. I like characters that give everything they are to better whatever is in need of saving.”

8) You also wrote quite a few notes for your Facebook page, when you had one. What topics did you enjoy tackling?

I wrote about parenting, politics, faith, healthy lifestyle choices, and the importance of working to attain your personal goals. I wrote most as notes and letters to myself. It’s an arrogant man that thinks he can't be reminded of the things he's been taught.

9) What goal do you have for your writing?

I don't have a goal for my writing. I just like the idea that I can help a story become something that others might enjoy. I like giving life to the purpose of the fiction,

10) Is there any other artistic medium in which you would like to eventually express yourself?

 I’d like to write music. My father wrote a lot of lyrics and finishing his personal journey would give him and a lot of us still here some peace.