JULY CONTEST: Design a book cover for the Wizard of Oz

Ryan Ehr · 27 Jul 2020, 18:49

1 Aug 2020, 05:39

I pulled this down because i'm redoing it completely! I guess no one can ever accuse me of being efficient. I didn't finish

To reread this as a parent made me see the story as an orphan girl that thought she had a home, only to realize her parents are not well enough to take care of her. So I made a landscape inspired by Aunt Em's hardship-induced mental illness. My imaginary Art Director was very understanding

Coley · 27 Jul 2020, 20:31

@carolinebautista this is incredible, so intriguing. I think you nailed something special about the story. I love the characters in the tornado, and the colored land contrasted with the black and white. WOW

27 Jul 2020, 21:20

@Coley thank you! The story is actually really disturbing - in the first chapter, Aunt Em would scream every time Dorothy laughed. Desolate landscape, poverty, total isolation, and the people that adopted her don't even take care of her. kind of horrifying!

Maybe someday i'll redo the image now that i know how to do it, but it's definitely time to stop working on it...

Lucky Platt · 27 Jul 2020, 22:14

@Ryan-Ehr the lion is so great in this

deborah Haagenson · 27 Jul 2020, 22:23

@Ryan-Ehr Another good one! I love your style, the color palette, textures and the characters.

sandra_jessop · 28 Jul 2020, 04:21

Well, here it is. It is so fascinating to see all the variations! So many great ideas.

Ryan Ehr · 28 Jul 2020, 06:51

@Lucky-Platt he was tough to get right, but I'm happy how he came out

domdom · 28 Jul 2020, 08:33

Seeing all these great character designs here makes me realize how lazy I am. But here's my version anyways.

mag · 28 Jul 2020, 10:20

To be honest, I've actually never read the book before this contest! I'm now somewhere in a middle and enjoying it greatly

Mandy Forte · 28 Jul 2020, 13:17

jimmybrewster · 28 Jul 2020, 15:16

Hi all. I just started SVS two weeks ago. All of your designs are great and kind of intimidating.

Heather Boyd · 28 Jul 2020, 15:42

@ryleygarcia this reminds me a bit like a video game. It is so very cheerful and I anticipate a great adventure on the edge of my toes.

Heather Boyd · 28 Jul 2020, 15:45

@jimmybrewster don't worry about it. You get better by putting yourself out there and trying and learning as you go.

Nyrryl Cadiz · 28 Jul 2020, 15:57

@mag this is professional work right here! Great job!

ryleygarcia · 28 Jul 2020, 16:00

@Heather-Boyd Aw thanks Heather, I was hoping that sense of wonder and adventure would read through!

Ruth Tripp · 28 Jul 2020, 16:17

@Ayodraws love your style and the little monkeys holding up the sign! The cow reminds me of the movie Twister! Love it!

Graham Williams · 28 Jul 2020, 17:37

@miranda-hoover Very good! For me this is in the top 3 for sure at least based on the styles that appeal to me. This has a graphic novel type look and feel to it

amiklo · 28 Jul 2020, 20:29

@Eric-Droke I love this so much. The style is gorgeous and the storytelling here is so compelling. You've really captured something substantive. The graphic design is lovely too.

Eric Droke · 28 Jul 2020, 20:43

@amiklo Thanks a ton! I really appreciate the encouragement.