08/08/2026
🚀*LIFEBOAT 2*🚀
👉*ARTIST REVEAL*👈
WHO? The fantastically talented Anna Morozova
WHY? When I was working with Ian on book 1 we discussed artists that would be a fit to continue the Lifeboat story (Ian had written the first two books and the outline to the third that would complete the first arc). I presented Anna's work to Ian as I felt she carried within her style and personality many themes and passions that would marry well with Ians writing, art and characters. Of the artists we discussed Anna was the only one Ian endorsed personally to me (Steve)
LET'S HEAR FROM ANNA:
I'm excited to be sharing some progress images from the Lifeboat project. I have always been fascinated by the work of Ian Gibson: from the organic fluidity of his designs and the intuitive understanding of form, to, of course, the masterful and confident ex*****on. It is also work with a very confident, distinct and unique voice — one that not only stands out and can never be mistaken for anyone else’s, but also has the power to influence and inspire. It is the kind of work that serves as an original source: not something to be replicated or competed with, but something to be known and respected.
When Steve first approached me with the opportunity to illustrate the script written by Ian himself, continuing the project Ian had already started, I knew it would be a challenging task. It was an incredibly exciting and, quite honestly, flattering proposition (and it’s a space opera — my favourite genre of all time!), and I knew from the very beginning that trying to mimic Ian’s approach wouldn’t be a particularly good strategy. As the continuing artist, I can only do my best by utilising the skills I’ve developed so far while relying on the vision and blueprint already provided by Ian.
It will be a challenging journey indeed, but an exciting one as well. It is also a wonderful opportunity for me to return to traditional illustration techniques — it’s been a while. I’ll simply do my very best, so to speak, and hopefully the results will bring some joy to future readers. As I’m back at the drawing board, here are a few snapshots and you can find more on my Instagram soon.
MORE UPDATES COMING SOON
INCLUDING
MORE ART,
DETAILS OF IAN'S CONTENT IN BOOK 2.
AN ADDITIONAL GIBSON CONTRIBUTION ❤️
Thanks for reading and supporting Ian's legacy
Best
Steve
