I had mentioned in a previous blog entry that the cover for volume one of my Sherlock Holmes graphic novel was based on an illustration by Frederic Dorr Steele. Upon further investigation I discovered I was incorrect. The illustration I based this upon was illustrated by an artist named SPRY for a 1901 issue of Vanity Fair.
Nonetheless, it still fits in the realms of wanting to use artwork which depicts William Gillette as Holmes for the covers of both volumes. With a few changes inspired by Sidney Paget's illustrations. The second cover will be indeed inspired by a Frederic Dorr Steele illustration. Which I am applying Deleter #3 ink to the pencils as I sit here and write.
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