2025 | Publishing
| Professional
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He - Why did you create this work?
These illustrations were created for Robert Harris’ best selling detective novel ‘Fatherland’ A historical fiction set in 1960’s Germany. The Nazi’s won the war and Hitler holds firmly onto power.
I tried to blend a few different elements; the powerful German aesthetic of bold, high contrast images along side a touch of mystery and film noir, balanced with1940’s,1960’s and a more contemporary style. - How were your illustrations used?
My illustrations were published on the cover and interior of The Folio Society's publication of the book 'Fatherland' by Robert Harris. - What materials and techniques did you use?
Digitally hand painted in Photoshop using a Wacom Cintiq. - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Sophia Schoepfer - Commissioner Company
The Folio Society - Commissioner Instagram
@FolioSociety - Who was the work commissioned for?
The Folio Society - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
crackedhat.com
- Instagram
@Cracked_Hat_Illustration - Biography
Robert Carter is a multiple award-winning illustrator. Born in St. Albans, England, he moved to Ontario, Canada, at an early age. He went on to study Art and Illustration, graduating from the prestigious Sheridan College School of Art and Animation.
A professional illustrator for over two decades, Robert's style combines a strong foundation in portraiture with a unique sense of visual and conceptual problem-solving. - Where are you currently based?
Canada
