Would love some critique on my book cover!

[Jim Petipas]

Hello SVS Forum,

I am a new member of SVS and have learned a ton from the classes. I am working on my first Children's book called, "The Cows Go Moo!" I have recently finished my second draft of the cover and would love to receive any feedback you might have.

Thank you!

[0_1486062432557_TCGM Cover 75dpi.pdf]

[Jim Petipas]

Looks like my image did not upload. Is there a resource on how to do this effectively? Did a scan at 75dpi, but I guess that might have been too big. Format?
thank you!

[andyjewett]

Maybe try it as a .jpg

I have had difficulty uploading images on my mobile here and there. Just a couple possible issues though.

[Jim Petipas]

Here is the cover!

[Jim Petipas]

Thank you Andy!

[Chip Valecek]

@Jim-Petipas Is this a traditional piece? I would recommend adding some rim lights on the cows on stage with the color of the lights behind them. Right now they seem to be in front of the lights.

[Jim Petipas]

Hi Chip, Yes that is very helpful. Thank you.

[Bob Szesnat]

Hi, Jim I love your sense of humor. The udders on the drum kit looking great.
It reads a little flat to me. I did this quick paint over to show what some change in value would do to your piece. I think it would help your image look more dynamic.

I hope that helps you.

[Jim Petipas]

Thank you for the feedback Bob. I see what you are saying, darkening the front images will help me to achieve more depth. Appreciate the comment on the humor. The book is full of a ton of it! Thanks again!

[MirkaH]

i was also going to comment on making the foreground darker. and I would make the lighted areas lighter, that way you have three values, light for background, middle tones for cows, and dark for the foreground