New Kid Bookcover idea- successful or no?

[MarcRobinson]

@Jeanne-M-Bowman from what I remember there is a form you can fill in on the svs website. If you click on the Podcast section, then onto any episode, there should be a button called "ask a question". It may take a few weeks for it to make it onto the podcast.

[Jeanne.M.Bowman]

@Jeremy-Ross Thanks so much, Jeremy! I agree that traditional art is probably going to have a bit of a renaissance, since we have AI images now to contend with. That is partly why I am swinging back towards incorporating paper cut- to make it clear that this was made by hand. I love the handmade look and I want it to be evident, but I also need to to be unique to me. That is the bit I am struggling with. I can't see my own style. How did you get into the style you are using now?

[Jeanne.M.Bowman]

@MarcRobinson Thank you Marc! I really appreciate the direction! I am going to look into this!

[Reb Erlik]

@Jeanne-M-Bowman This cover rocks! Great concept and colors. I would have picked this up if i saw it in the library as a kid. Good contender for a portfolio piece.

[Jeanne.M.Bowman]

@reberlik Thanks so much! I am glad to know it is working!

[Reb Erlik]

@Jeanne-M-Bowman Ahh, I love this monster design!!! It's like a Maurice Sendak wild thing. What's the folklore/story here?

[Jeanne.M.Bowman]

@reberlik Thank you! I love Maurice Sendak! This is just a random troll I designed. A couple of years ago I wanted to challenge myself so I did 30 troll drawings in rural settings. My plan was to then color 25 of them. I only got three finished, unfortunately, but if I ever get some free time I want to go back and finish them up. You can find them on my instagram if you are interested in looking at the other ones. This one is loosely based on Krampus (and inspired by Inosuke's eyes from Demon Slayer).

[makekong]

@Jeanne-M-Bowman you can even use the photograph as the cover image. I can tell you for sure this calls attention in any bookstand. Years ago I found a comic in a store just because of this. From all the comics in there this one looked like a toy and I didnt knew why but something about it was so different and when I grabbed it I realized is just a comic

[Jeanne.M.Bowman]

@Nxndraw Thanks so much! Can you pinpoint why you like the watercolor style more? I agree that having the original is a big boost, especially now that AI images are happening. It is a tough decision to make that I have been struggling with for years!

[Jeanne.M.Bowman]

@makekong Thanks! I'm glad to know it stands out!