Department
Press Release
Serpent's Inn Reopens With New
Artist
February 16, 1999
After over a year of service working with Marcus Pan as the
illustrator of the Serpent's Inn chapter series of fantasy stories, Ravven of
DarkAngel Webzine has left the position due to time constraints. DarkAngel
Webzine has also been released months back as the "final issue." After a couple
months of deliberation, Marcus Pan has asked Lee Alverson, previously known for
his works on Legends Magazine covers in recent months, to take the position as
new illustrator of the Serpent's Inn. The Inn reopened less than a week ago
featuring Lee's new art beginning in Chapter 10 of the series.
The request by Pan that Lee take over with the illustrating
of the series was explained by Lee who said, "It was a shock to be asked to
fill some big and very talented shoes. I will try my best to keep up the fine
standard that was begun." The artistic style between Ravven and Lee differ
greatly; Ravven using a generally macabre background for her work with darker
coloring and undertones whilst Lee uses an Elfquest-similar theme with more of
a cartoon-like flair with brighter coloring. The change from Chapter 9 to
Chapter 10, where Lee's work begins, is obviously apparent almost
immediately.
"Though different and changed, I don't feel the switch from
Ravven's work to Lee's is a bad one. I'm very pleased with the results thus far
and think I will continue to be." When asked about Ravven's leaving, Pan
stated, "The loss of Ravven as site designer and illustrator to my stories was
a tough one for me to deal with. But I've been enjoying writing these works so
much that I refused to stop. I will continue to write The Serpent's Inn and Lee
will hopefully continue to illustrate them."
The layout and designing of the Serpent's Inn website itself
was taken over by Marcus Pan and slightly altered for a more universal look
throughout the pages. Pan also stated that he expects to be on schedule and
plans to have Serpent's Inn Chapter 11 ready for release by mid-March.
About The Serpent's Inn
The Serpent's Inn is a
fantasy chapter series written in a first person format that was designed to be
a part of the DarkAngel Webzine. It debuted in September, 1997 and featured the
original Albinor Chronicles and Songs of Albinor as written by Marcus Pan as
well as original writing by same with illustrations and artwork by Ravven.
Ravven discontinued her work with The Serpent's Inn in late 1998 and the
artwork and illustration for the series is now being drawn by Lee Alverson.
About Legends Magazine
Legends Magazine has been
published since 1990 and is one of the longest-running fanzines in the USA. It
has grown steadily in popularity in the SCA, RenFair, Penzic, RPG and Gothic
societies and subcultures. Legends Online debuted on the World Wide Web in late
1995.
Contact Information
Marcus Pan - pan@zenweb.com
Legends Online - http://www.zenweb.com/pan/legends
The Serpent's Inn -
http://www.zenweb.com/pan/serpent
Lee Alverson -
http://members.tripod.com/~ALVERSON_L/sohello.htm |
