This was the biggest challenge I’ve encountered yet on ArtOrder – illustrating a book cover. I had to squeeze in time for it, because one of the judges for the challenge is Irene Gallo, the AD for Tor books.

It’s a wrap around cover, and had to be laid out to accomodate a lot of text.

I admittedly had to struggle with the composition, because I stubbornly wanted the drow in front. I’m pretty happy with the final piece, especially after I added the decorative elements – some Charles Rennie Mackintosh-inspired spider designs carved into the rocks.