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Book cover commission for the Novel Sword's Call by Chrissy Szarek [link] It will be available for purchase early 2013 from Gypsy Shadow Publishing [link] Image exclusive use of client.From the blurb…
For generations, the Ryhans, ruling family of the Province of Greenwald have been keepers of a sword rumored to possess enough magic to defeat kings. Lord Varthan, a former archduke and betrayer of the king, covets the sword and invades Greenwald.
Lady Ceralda Ryhan, daughter of the murdered duke, gains the sword and flees, trusting only her white wolf, Trikser—magically bonded to her. Cera needs nothing more to aid in her fight.
Jorrin Aldern, half elfin and half human, left his home in the mountains of Aramour to find his human father who disappeared twenty turns before, but finds Cera with Varthan and his shades on her tail instead. His dual heritage and empathic magic will tempt Cera in ways she never thought she’d desire. But can he convince her trust and love can pave the path to redemption or will the epic battle end in tragedy and evil conquer them all?
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Nicole does FANTASTIC work. I can't wait to come back for the book #2 (and beyond) covers.
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Thanks Chrissy 
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Wow, I am not surprised that is a book cover because the first word that came to mind was EPIC!
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Amazing picture! 
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Thank you
The client wanted to see the characters in full, and then you have to make space for the text which is why they are pushed back (there's also space for bleed around the edges). One of my original sketch ideas did have them much closer to the viewer. That's the thing with commissioned work, you're working to someone else's guidelines
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But you know what? It was like you pulled the pic right out of my head. Really.
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Which is always what I want to hear
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Oh, I see!
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It's a different way of working, and there are so many things to take into account when making an illustration that will be used in a particular way. There's nothing wrong with working to a clients specs, makes you work outside your comfort zone, but the artistic choices for personal pieces are definitely different to those made for commissioned paintings!
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Very true indeed, that's the way it is!
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I am the author of the book. This is a print cover (picture the book lying face down and flat) so, that's why it's the way it is. The right side will be what's on the book. [link] check here if you want to see the "done" w/ words on it.
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I see! As I said already, it's very well made - I didn't know it was meant to cover the entire book in the first place, you see!
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Thank you! If you're curious, I also have a blog w/ lotsa things to read.
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You're welcome!
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I saw your question and hitcha back
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Excellent work, as always. Sounds like it's going to be an interesting book too.
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Thanks
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I hope everyone will want to read it.
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