Sorry about the delay but I just wanted to say thank you for the help and support with this. It’s my first time posting a WIP and figure/face design is something I really need to work on which I why I took on the brief as a personal challenge. I actually decided to give up on this at one point because I was struggling a lot. The feedback helped me to decide to go for it at the last minute (and finished at 3.30am UK time to hit the MST time zone deadline). Thank you, I really appreciate it.

@miranda-hoover ooh thanks for linking that. I was just thinking I needed to rewatch that critique arena.

@HeatherBouteneff Oh awesome! Let me know if I get the official Mira seal of approval from her!

@Shelley-James-0 go to svs learn Instagram page and find the January contest finalists. It was another character design and seeing what they got away with might give you a better idea.

@Melissa-Bailey-0 I tried out the spot illustration from a 3/4 view like you suggested, and of course you were completely right that it's much more engaging! I'm so grateful for the tips! Is the foreshortening on the right arm working, or is it distracting? This is a color rough- she's not quite consistent with the character design page- something with the eyes to fix, but progress!

Final Version!! Winslow is in trouble!!

@Georgios-Christopoulos thanks - and noted!

@Drawboy77 thanks my friend!

I agree, 1 and 4 are great. love the eyebrows and the dragging hands.

@chrisaakins Thanks! I was hoping that would help guide the eye.

Thanks to everyone who had revision help for my cover! Below is my updated version. I loved @aprilshin's idea of enhancing the towers on the wall so I went that direction. I also kept the typeface, but hand-drew over it with a much brighter color to help it fit into the painterly look of the piece and to stick out. Lastly, I played with the figures and made the lion a little more "lion-y." I tried Dorothy in different variations of her showing her face, but it didn't have the same effect, so I stuck with her looking up. Thanks again everyone!

@cszoltan I’ve already submitted it, but thank you anyway

@ina yea that was bothering me too lol, the reference I used has it not showing so prob. Perfectly aligned with the leg, although I'm more worried about wing placement and lighting.

@MyArt-Multiverse I like the idea. it's a unique spin on the story. I'd like to see where you take it.

@Chip-Valecek @theprairiefox – Thanks! Having both Bongo and Clyde visible would indeed seem more appropriate...

Eek too cute!

I really like the concept so far. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

Fun! It reads clearly to me (I think). Godzilla tromping through the snow to go destroy the city? I'd suggest sketching out a few different options for both the pose and the overall shape of the smoke. I think these two elements have a lot of potential to affect the impact of the piece, and it's worth trying out a few options to fine tune things. Great job, and a fun interpretation of the prompt.

@jon-anderson thanks for the advice about adding another point of interest. @Eli thank you so much for letting me know of the posting guidelines. It’s a big help.