“Your work on this project has been inspiring to me every step of the way. As a new author, it was a staggering experience to see this come to life. I know that I've been giving "wow's" all along, but you truly are an amazing talent with a keen eye for beauty. My trust in you during this project has never faltered; you've been right on track the entire time seemingly riding the very same wave length as me. My vision for this cover was magical, and somehow your ideas, insights, and artistic eye trumped even my wildest dreams for it. Without even reading the story, you've taken it's essence and put it into vibrant colour. Each time I see the image, I feel overcome with gratitude and joy that I happened to stumble upon your name. I am very proud of the story that I have created over the past few years; it's taken a lot of time, work, and patience to construct the body of ‘Twisted Threads’. And now you, with hardly any guidance but with much more time, work, and patience, have given it a face. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Ryan Kinsch, author of ‘Twisted Threads’.
"I approached Mike Nash to produce the cover art for my novel, having already considered a number of other artists. Mike’s fantasy paintings stood out on account of his innovative compositions and consummate ability to generate atmosphere and realism through combinations of detail, colour and lighting. Throughout the project, Mike kept in close contact and regularly updated me on his progress. He was meticulous in his research and studied relevant scenes from the book in order to elicit characterisation and style. The preliminary sketches were astounding, far exceeding my expectations. At each stage Mike sought my feedback before proceeding to the next level of detail. His designs for the protagonist and the creature he is fighting on the cover were entirely faithful to my descriptions and have significantly improved upon my own ability to visualise the characters. The work has a phenomenal amount of subtle detail, suggesting not only the wider story and enticing the viewer to open the book to find out what happens, but also hinting at some of the underlying themes in the novel. I have been impressed throughout by Mike’s professionalism, excellent communication and, perhaps most importantly, his ability to enter into the work, take creative ownership, and to produce something that is both compelling and extraordinary."
Derek Prior, author of ‘The Resurrection of Deacon Shader’ (Homunculus Books 2009)
"Filmmaking is not solely a visual medium; it's about communicating a message in a powerful and evocative fashion, with flair and finesse. So when it came time to create concept art for my film project, it was critical to work closely with an artist who not only was skilled at his or her trade, but one who understood the importance of translating the nuance of written words into a compelling, iconic image. Mike Nash proved his talent ten fold with the work he delivered. The process was always professional, constructive and illuminating. Mike always incorporated the feedback I offered and, moreover, surprised me with many artful choices that helped elevate the end results to a level I hadn't imagined possible. He turned the typical client-vendor relationship into a synergistic creative team. It's this collaborative spirit that made working with Mike wholly satisfying. I'm looking forward to the next round, Mr. Nash. Kudos!"
Jeffrey B. Palmer, writer/director of ‘The Sleeping Deep’ (FlickerPictures.com)
