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.

@sweta-roy-choudhury no worries, it’s really beautiful overall so these tweaks would just help refine the piece. It’s still very strong as is cool, glad I could help .

Great thumbnailing! When you narrow it down to the one you want to do, I'd encourage you to do thumbnails with a bunch of value variations.

@marsha-kay-ottum-owen Thanks so much for your feedback. With your help, I’m sure the final illo will be much improved.

Dan Brown (Author of Da Vinci Code) Book Cover Contest. Dan Brown is having a book cover contest! The contest ends April 23rd. wierdly its only for ages 18+ right now The Description: In past novels, he has always explored the worlds of classical art—Botticelli, Da Vinci, Bernini, and beyond. In Origin, however, there's a twist...the art is modern. And so...using only Modern Art and the word "Origin" as your inspiration, let your creativity flow. We can't wait to see what you come up with. Visit the website to enter! www.origincovercontest.com NOTE: Again if anyone else here on SVS has any contests to post, please post it in this thread to help the entire SVS forum community.