A year or so ago, I was thrilled to be asked by a publisher to create a new cover for Gregory Maguire’s classic, Wicked, to coincide with the film release. Unfortunately the publisher stuck with the previous cover, but I had a lot of fun working on the cover design and some patterned endpapapers.
Book Cover: The Many Ghosts of Donahue Byrnes
New cover illustration for the charmingly haunted The Many Ghosts of Donahue Byrnes by Laura McLoughlin, published by Bonnier Books.
I loved stepping into the enchanting world of this book, and working on the small details for this cover. Design by Jenny Richards at Bonnier. Thanks to @theartworks_inc
Book Cover Illustration: The Heir of Venus
I’m excited to share some cover illustrations that I worked on with Hannah Wood, art director at Little, Brown for Laura Shepperson’s new book The Heir of Venus!
The brief morphed from a snake to a lion in the course of the commission, and I had a great time drawing both, alongside Venus’portrait. Design and background by Hannah.
Book Cover: Pride, Prejudice & Poison
Here’s a book cover commissioned by Harlequin Books for a Jane Austen-themed cozy crime series.
Book Cover Reveal: The Keeper of Songs
I’m excited to share the cover of Fiona Mountain’s new novel The Keeper of Songs, published 2nd July.
It was a pleasure to work with Fiona and cover designer Heike Schüssler AKA Judge By My Covers. I’ve long admired Heike’s beautiful covers and was thrilled to have the chance to work together.
I illustrated the iconic setting of Chatsworth House and the folk singer Molly Marrison, and Heike art directed, designed and illustrated the other elements of the cover.
The novel is ‘a modern day Downton Abbey’, ‘inspired by the work of folk singer Sam Lee’ and is based on real events - the murder of ‘The Runaway Lovers’ in the Peak District.
Thanks also to my lovely agents at The Artworks!
