Martin S. Laird

Artist | film-maker | animator

Tag: illustration

  • The Gardeners of Orkney

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    The Gardeners of Orkney – available now I am very pleased to have worked with Fiona Grahame once again on the design, layout and cover illustration for her latest book, The Gardeners of Orkney 1837-1901, published by Orkney News Ltd. In the 19th Century Orkney was home to a number of wealthy landowners connected to…

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    Martin Laird
    The Gardeners of Orkney by Fiona Grahame. Book cover and layout by Orcadian artist Martin S. Laird featuring a pencil drawing of a still life featuring vegetables set against a green grassy backdrop.

  • The Raven Banner

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    Sigurd the Stout and the cursed Raven Banner The Raven Banner was both blessed and cursed. Though the army would win, those who carried the standard would die. Earl Sigurd the Stout lost his life holding the Raven Banner, after three other standard-bearers had fallen and none more were forthcoming. In the sky, Valkyries riding…

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    Martin Laird
    A standard bearer holding the Raven Banner is impaled by a spear. Valkyries on horseback ride in the sky weaving a net of entrails and skulls.