VIDEO: Help Me Design A Book Cover
I thought you might enjoy a video this week -- and try something different.
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For today, I have a new and unique treat for you: a YouTube video, showing the process of creation. I wanted to include you in this, because of the fantastic feedback that I received the last time I asked for help.
So I have created a video of the drawing that I did for a cover idea, and then uploaded it to my new, YouTube channel for Life of Fiction. You will be able to watch the video here, and then give me feedback, so I can improve upon what has been designed already.
Thank you for being so helpful!
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I don't have an artistic eye, but I loved it and can't wait to see what you do next!
Ok just throwing a couple ideas out there.
First off I love the composition and think this will be a great set up for future books and keep them all feeling consistent yet separate which is great.
I like Wendell’s expression the kind of what did I just get myself into expression. Feels very fitting for the first book.
As far as a changing material that could change between books you might consider maybe even integrating that into the vines or wood thing you have for instance when you get to trench wars focused. Books you could change it to a more industrial like maybe even change the shape to square if your feeling crazy.
As far as this one goes. You could always make the Vallen silhouette more imposing but I would keep the waist a similar size to keep that nice triangular composition you have. Also color will add a lot to drawing the eye. All I can say for that is keep complimentary colors in mind and also the 80-20 rule.
This is really good though. I love where this is going.