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Follow on Google News | ![]() Purple Pixie Studio Sprinkles a Little Magic Upon 3 Winning Graphic IllustratorsPurple Pixie Studio, innovator of the new gNovel, selected three Graphic Illustrators as winners to their August 2015 contest. Winners will contribute to the launch of the first digitally enhanced graphic novel published by the Atlanta based studio.
"The gNovel is designed for display on mobile devices, and our unique system will represent a breakthrough for graphic artists, authors, programmers and editors to streamline the digital graphic novel publishing process." Dr. Linda Harley, CEO of Purple Pixie Studio, explains. During August of 2015 Purple Pixie Studio launched a contest to find professional Graphic Illustrators to produce digital sets and characters for the publication of the first gNovel. Over 200 submissions were received from artists all over the world. After a difficult selection process Purple Pixie Studio selected the following candidates: 1. Aaron Kablack of Decatur, Georgia 2. Michael Weisner of Acworth, Georgia 3. Gracie Cole of Charleston, South Carolina Winners receive a $150 contract and will work on marketing and product illustrations for Purple Pixie Studio. Artists were chosen based upon the quality of their art including characterizations and digital set design, ability to fulfill work assignments on an ongoing basis, and prior experience. "Purple Pixie Studio congratulates the winners of our graphic illustrator competition and looks forward to long and rewarding working relationships with Aaron Kablack, Michael Weisner and Gracie Cole!" exclaimed Dr. Harley. End
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