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Rizen

(831 posts) Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:38 PM Feb 2

Book Cover Art v1.5 and 2 [View all]

I'd like to thank everyone for your advice on my last thread. In case you missed it, I'm drawing cover art for a science fantasy book I wrote. The first image you'll see (A) is the one from my last thread but with several tweaks to up the contrast and make the character match the background more. The second is an alternative setting I might use instead. Which do you prefer?
A
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or B?
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Book Cover Art v1.5 and 2 [View all] Rizen Feb 2 OP

The top one has a more sinister feel to it. SheltieLover Feb 2 #1

I like the first one better, I'm intrigued by what sort of place would have 'charged' rain like that.... Think. Again. Feb 2 #2

The first one is a much better design. Ocelot II Feb 2 #3

I prefer "A" LoisB Feb 2 #4

I prefer ''B'' especially the upper right background and the golden reflections you've added Donkees Feb 3 #5

Like A. Moody, and possibly Mysterious. electric_blue68 Feb 3 #6

How will your potential readers be seeing this cover? surrealAmerican Feb 3 #7

Thanks for all the replies. Rizen Feb 3 #8