I created this image for my friend and author Trace Broyles for her epic fantasy Estelan. I loved the story and knew it needed something that showed the magic and imagery that the story evokes.
I started this with a sketch of the woman Kitin, and then created this image from a mixture of many drawings of her which were enhanced in the computer. I also incorporated photos and graphics special effects. It may surprise you to know which ones were drawn and which were photos. LOL!
Framed Poster
Book Cover
The book cover was made to look like bound leather with a strap. Embossed Celtic motif at the corners which I also drew decorate the front and back. I wanted something to showcase this story that looked like a an enchanted leather bound book. Creating the texture of the leather and the embossed details and fonts that looked like they had been pressed into the leather was exciting to do.
To view book in stores
Full Cover
This is the full cover complete with yet another example of the celtic scroll work I did for this story. Making it glow with the same energy that ripples through the fantastic world that author Trace Broyles had created.
Front Cover
Judging a book by it's cover. Front covers are normally all that a readers see now days in ebooks. It has to tell a story in a very limited amount of time. With such a feminine character chosen to be one the cover of this epic fantasy piece, especially with those lavender bands of energy surrounding her it was decided that a dark leather would appeal to both female and male readers alike.
