tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post3870832453534734656..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: Interview with Romance Cover Artist, Jon Paul FerraraUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-89237687503552354082011-11-21T20:13:24.559-05:002011-11-21T20:13:24.559-05:00I thank You so much Liz for your very kind comment...I thank You so much Liz for your very kind comment )))<br /><br />Thank you so much Teresa, that is very kind of you to write:))<br /><br />I thank you Renee for wanting to do an interview on me… it's very flattering and I really enjoyed doing it:)))<br /><br />Thank You Tina… yes that is my self-portrait… my number one fan, my Mom likes that image of me (lol)<br /><br />I thank you so much Paris for your very kind words regarding my work:)))<br /><br />Thank you so much Tess St John:)))<br /><br />Thank you so much Desiree, that means a lot to me as an artist what you said:))<br /><br />Thank you Sandy… I love doing the Romance Novels… I've been doing them for 27 years now and still loving every minute of it.<br /><br />Thank You Hales… my art is my passion in my life and I hope it always shows in my work.<br /><br />I love what you said Linda and I totally agree and I will keep on painting those covers:))<br /><br />Thank you so much AM Burns, that is very kind of you to write:)))<br /><br />Thank You Lori…. that's interesting that you are doing both the illustration and the writing… I like that:)))<br /><br />Thank You so much Fran, that is very sweet of you to write :)))<br /><br />Thank You so much Brenda, I'm glad you like the interview and found it interesting:))<br /><br />Thank You Kate:)) I enjoyed doing that piece with the waterfall… a little different then my usual work and it fun to change it up a little then what I usually do:))Jon Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728310985106501235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-75049643550847922222011-11-14T22:27:47.160-05:002011-11-14T22:27:47.160-05:00I particularly liked the painting of the couple in...I particularly liked the painting of the couple in the spray of the waterfall. The painting gave a most erotic impression, although the pose is loving but not suggestive. It is the painter's art that gave the painting that hot glow.<br /><br />KATE HOFMAN<br />www.katehofman.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-60692966865959250542011-11-01T16:44:15.602-04:002011-11-01T16:44:15.602-04:00some fabulous cover shots there. Great interview!some fabulous cover shots there. Great interview!Fran Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247024581813249889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-30499703977579164242011-11-01T08:42:55.593-04:002011-11-01T08:42:55.593-04:00Wonderful post and absolutely beautiful covers. I ...Wonderful post and absolutely beautiful covers. I recognize several of them. I studied graphic design and illustration in college. Since I love reading romance, I toyed with the idea of pursuing a career doing books covers, but then I decided to write them instead. Now that I'm going indie, I get to do both!Lori Dillonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05756537875416081764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-19530268809157595882011-10-31T23:22:57.239-04:002011-10-31T23:22:57.239-04:00WOW great artwork. Thanks for the awesome intervie...WOW great artwork. Thanks for the awesome interview. I love reading about how other folks think and work, and to get the thoughts of such and awesome artist. <br /><br />Thanks, <br />AM BurnsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-49457913115477346042011-10-31T22:38:03.972-04:002011-10-31T22:38:03.972-04:00Hey ladies, Jon Paul just got in touch with me..he...Hey ladies, Jon Paul just got in touch with me..he's been without power for a while. So he's not able to reply right now. But he is very appreciative of everyone who visited his interview and the kind comments.Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-3215070654043462872011-10-31T18:48:58.132-04:002011-10-31T18:48:58.132-04:00I never understood the attitude that for something...I never understood the attitude that for something to be "Great Art", only a few people could enjoy it and the artist had to starve in a garret. While opera and ballet can be great art (and some of it is truly awful), popular art can also be beautiful. Your covers prove it. I hope you keep painting those beautiful covers for many years to come.Linda Banchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143074276306710646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-71996179001309947952011-10-31T16:19:25.974-04:002011-10-31T16:19:25.974-04:00I love your images and how much of yourself you pu...I love your images and how much of yourself you put into your work. Great interview! Thanks for sharing. Renee I want a copy of that now lol.Haleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052968394434407915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-53718126833193925322011-10-31T12:05:38.317-04:002011-10-31T12:05:38.317-04:00What a talent you are, Jon. I wish I could have o...What a talent you are, Jon. I wish I could have one of your covers. Alas, you are way out of my league.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-62995893608767053052011-10-31T11:54:29.716-04:002011-10-31T11:54:29.716-04:00Your work is truly excellent. you capture the spir...Your work is truly excellent. you capture the spirit of romance in your art work and reach to to the readers who buy the books. That is truly a gift. Thanks for sharing it with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-47740708882654444202011-10-31T11:32:33.820-04:002011-10-31T11:32:33.820-04:00Yes, Tina, that is a self-portrait of Jon Paul.Yes, Tina, that is a self-portrait of Jon Paul.Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-54679068106998058002011-10-31T10:39:53.818-04:002011-10-31T10:39:53.818-04:00What a great interview!! And what a talent!!!What a great interview!! And what a talent!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-59649744524269461922011-10-31T09:40:27.494-04:002011-10-31T09:40:27.494-04:00Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful cover...Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful covers with us. They're absolutely beautiful and so very romantic.Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-91704878147522056322011-10-31T09:24:53.276-04:002011-10-31T09:24:53.276-04:00Is that Jon in the first picture? Wow - hot! Beaut...Is that Jon in the first picture? Wow - hot! Beautiful covers. What talent.Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-11261614021739008662011-10-31T09:16:22.340-04:002011-10-31T09:16:22.340-04:00Jon Paul is undoubtedly one of the best romance co...Jon Paul is undoubtedly one of the best romance cover artists and I am doubly honored to call him friend.<br /><br />Thank you Jon Paul for all that you do for the romance world!Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-76729404648469525642011-10-31T07:31:34.950-04:002011-10-31T07:31:34.950-04:00Simply stunning! What I wouldn't give to have ...Simply stunning! What I wouldn't give to have a cover like any of these. Your talent is amazing!teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876818310240268980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-52523904085870260882011-10-31T07:09:10.249-04:002011-10-31T07:09:10.249-04:00Beautiful! Fantastic! A great way to start a Monda...Beautiful! Fantastic! A great way to start a Monday.<br />thanks for this interview and the amazing covers.<br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182147051413946727noreply@blogger.com