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PENUMBRA is a 200+ page Artbook that collects the majority of Artwork that I made over the span of a decade, between 2011 and 2022, into an high quality deluxe hardcover edition.
For ten years, I’ve worked with Metal Bands, to help make their nightmares come true, in the only way I know how: by drawing. I’ve had the pleasure and privilege to illustrate for the likes of The Black Dahlia Murder, Revocation, Alestorm, Carnifex, Aether Realm, Galaktikon, Enfold Darkness, and so many more bands and people. Bands that shaped my taste in music and consumed an entire one third of my life. This book is the culmination of my efforts, struggles and desires during that time.
Filled to the brim with crawling centipede like horrors and gargantuan evils, undead entities, space tentacles and dark rituals, this is a book soaked deep in Ink and Death Metal. You can hear it’s guttural call, begging you to tear it open like a demonic portal!
By supporting me during the course of this campaign, you’ll be able to secure yourself a copy at an extraordinary discounted price! As well as offers that are exclusive to this campaign.
Take a look at all the available Perks for details on your preferred reward!
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TESTIMONIALS
"Jota's illustrative work exhibits an extremely competent inking technique, both diverse and detailed in approach, ultimately yielding a finished result that invites the viewer into a fantastical visual story captured in time. Jota's artistic lexicon is abundant, to include a plethora of otherworldly creatures, barbarian skeletal warriors, and haunting entities held captive in scenarios only nightmares can conjure.” - MARK RIDDICK, Legendary Underground Illustrator, Fetid Zombie
“There's honestly not a single time in which Jota shows me
his sketches and I'm not flabbergasted about it. I never doubt
that it’s is going to result in a great piece of art. His
creativity and designing skills are amongst the best in the field.
Secure and straight to the point, he far escapes the label of
"metal artist” that he’s known for, and constantly proves to
me that there’s a bright future in whatever projects he
undertakes, and inevitably dwell his mind. It's been such a joy
being able to closely follow his path and I can’t wait for what’s
to come.” -
DANIEL ZROM, my great friend and Master Painter,
Magic the Gathering, Lord of the Rings, Trudvang
"Jota's art speaks to me for a variety of reasons but above all stand a fearless approach regarding composition, contrast and clear values, three things a lot of black & white ink illustrators struggle with. Adding to this, the choice of subject matter, character design and an ability to create interesting worlds with enthralling creatures in them keep his work fresh and inspiring(...)" - KARMAZID, Artist and brother in arms
“Jota’s work will preach to you about new horrors to marvel at.
With ink work bled from the darkest shadows of a forgotten terror,
illustrating images that will creep into your mind and tickle your
nerves with icy claws and needle sharp teeth.” -
JEREMY BASTIAN (The Cursed Pirate Girl)
“There are few things that bring me more joy than finding a new artist that encapsulates so much about what I love in highly detailed graphic morbidity! Jota brings so much style and coolness to subject matter that is usually relegated to more brutal renderers, and I was immediately drawn in by that! It has a fun energy in it that is undeniable! Jota has the best death metal ideas and creatures brought to you with the energy of Kentauro Miura! It’s a winning combination of things that I am blown away by and wish I had the patience to pursue! The coolest part about finding another artist who’s work I love is not just being able to see it, but to know that we are sort of in it together, this bizarre demon world that ceaselessly reveals itself to us AND each other. I am so happy to have found the work of Jota Cravo, there is always something new I learn from it!” - SKINNER, the MAN!!!
“Like the protagonist Guts from the late Kentaro Miura’s Berserk, Jota Cravo has always been a struggler. I have watched him struggle for over a decade to meet the rigorous standards he chooses to set for himself in his art. I expect he will continue to struggle - raising the bar ever higher as he attempts to earn his place amongst his artistic heroes. But to those of us who have had the privilege of working with him over the years, one thing is clear. Jota earned his place long ago. This book is a testament to his eternal struggle, and to the many artistic triumphs it has led him to. Thank you Jota, for sharing with us your vision and skill.” - VINCENT JONES (Æther Realm)
"Jota is simply one of the best artists in the field right now. His imagination, drive and painstaking level of detail is unmatched." - DUSTY PETERSON, Artist and macabre enjoyer
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Thank you so much for your time and contribution!
Consider sharing this campaign with both your friends and
enemies alike!
You are truly too kind,
Jota
If you’d like to contact me directly about this campaign
regarding any questions or issues you might have, feel free to send me
an email, info@jotacravo.com, or a DM via Instagram.
Perks
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One STAMPED & Numbered physical copy of the Book. I will Stamp your copy with an Ex Libris and Sign it to your name. Comes with Exclusive Stickers! Limited to 150 copies - 200+ page Hardcover. 196 mm x 274 mm. Case binding, Laminated Mat + Spot Varnish Skull, Maestro 140g/m2 interior paper.
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One STAMPED & Numbered physical copy of the Book. I will Stamp your copy with a RED version of the Ex Libris and Sign it to your name. Comes with Exclusive Stickers! Limited to 150 copies - 200+ page Hardcover. 196 mm x 274 mm. Case binding, Laminated Mat + Spot Varnish Skull, Maestro 140g/m2 interior paper.
- 14 claimed
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One HANDRAWN physical copy of the Book. Instead of Stamping your copy with an Ex Libris, I will personally draw an unique Ex Libris for your copy of the book and sign it to your name. Comes with Exclusive Stickers! Limited to 10 copies - 200+ page Hardcover. 196 mm x 274 mm. Case binding, Laminated Mat + Spot Varnish Skull, Maestro 140g/m2 interior paper.
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- 17 claimed
- 233 remaining
One STAMPED & Numbered physical copy of the Book. I will Stamp your copy with an Ex Libris and Sign it to your name. Comes with Exclusive Stickers! Limited to 150 copies - 200+ page Hardcover. 196 mm x 274 mm. Case binding, Laminated Mat + Spot Varnish Skull, Maestro 140g/m2 interior paper.
- 33 claimed
- 117 remaining
One STAMPED & Numbered physical copy of the Book. I will Stamp your copy with a RED version of the Ex Libris and Sign it to your name. Comes with Exclusive Stickers! Limited to 150 copies - 200+ page Hardcover. 196 mm x 274 mm. Case binding, Laminated Mat + Spot Varnish Skull, Maestro 140g/m2 interior paper.
- 14 claimed
- 1 remaining
One HANDRAWN physical copy of the Book. Instead of Stamping your copy with an Ex Libris, I will personally draw an unique Ex Libris for your copy of the book and sign it to your name. Comes with Exclusive Stickers! Limited to 10 copies - 200+ page Hardcover. 196 mm x 274 mm. Case binding, Laminated Mat + Spot Varnish Skull, Maestro 140g/m2 interior paper.
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