ARC Application - Time Play
S.J. Crawford actively avoids the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across the entirety of his published works. As part of his support for the broader creative industry, he has chosen to work exclusively with artists who do not use AI; relevant details are provided below for reader reference.
Off the Bench Series
Cover illustration and design - Caravelle Creates.
WMU Series
All cover illustrations - Caravelle Creates. Cover typography prepared by Evernorth Books.
Character scene art for Free Base and Time Play - Mihuashi artist 盐焗路标, also known as @li_bucket on X/Twitter.
Individual character headshots for Free Base - Mihuashi artist 三木暢彦.
Individual character illustrations for Time Play - Mihuashi artist AAA简笔批发.
Standalones
Fresh Start Newsletter Exclusive Novella cover illustration - Xiaoshi at Chuangtao Wenhua Design Agency (合肥创淘文化创意有限公司). Cover typography prepared by Evernorth Books.
The standard art/graphics review as detailed below was performed. None of the sketch, line art, or final artwork stages bore common signs of having been AI-generated or assisted.
Unambiguous and direct AI-avoidance instructions were provided to the design agency at the commissioning stage in their working language, and written agreement to these terms was received.
Chuangtao Wenhua was established in 2021, prior to the widespread availability of consumer/corporate generative AI programs.
S.J. Crawford's public works are published by Evernorth Books, whose corporate policies restrict the use of generative AI by client authors and hired external services (editorial and artistic).
The author and publisher wish to balance genuine public interest in artist verification with the ability to support creative talent in areas where global social media is uncommon or unavailable. As such, in addition to the details provided above, all artist portfolios are reviewed extensively for authenticity in advance of commissioning work. Each stage of art, including sketch, line art, and color application, is also screened for potential AI use.
The author and publisher will withdraw any visuals that are demonstrated to have been AI-generated in whole or in part. As such, if the original nature of any artwork, promotional materials, or graphics are in doubt, please contact the publisher at admin@evernorthbooks.ca with your concerns and evidence, and an internal review will be conducted accordingly.