This is #1of a very successful series by WILLIAM W. JOHNSTONE .
Art Direction by Lou Malcangi.
The editor at Kensington Books liked the movie poster art for True Grit and asked if we could emulate it.
The artist and his old horseback riding pal, Michel, were the models for this cover art. Some morphing, a little plastic surgery and - voila - a clan was born.
I have done 6 Brothers O'Brien covers so far. Click on the William W. Johnstone link to see more.
