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Why did you make this work:
Dune: Messiah is the second book in one of the most important sci-fi series of the 20th century. Rife with political intrigue, intricate world-building, and vivid characters, the novel exposes the danger inherent in charismatic leaders. The Folio Society commissioned me to illustrate a faithful-yet-singular vision of this novel’s oft-depicted world.

What materials and techniques did you use?:
The color interiors and cover are primarily painted in oils, while the black and white chapter headings are charcoal and ink. I then made revisions and added finishing touches digitally.

How were your illustrations used:
The scope included a cover in black ink with gold foil, a single-ink slipcase, 8 color interiors, and 10 monochrome chapter headings.


Commissioner Company :
The Folio Society

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Personal Website:
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Currently Based:
United States of America (USA)

Biography:
Hilary Clarcq is an illustrator and gallery artist working primarily in oils. Originally from the East Coast of the US, she moved West to earn a degree in English and Fine Art from CU Boulder. She received the 2019 Muddy Colors Rising Stars Award and the 2021 Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist. She loves the challenge of faithfully depicting a text while enriching a reader’s experience.