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Tree Covers

APRIL 20, 2011

I'm finally able to post about a couple of young reader book novel covers that I worked on. "The Door In the Forest" is a mysterious fantasy that takes place on a magical island surrounded by an impenetrable swamp full of poisonous snakes, secret doorways and soldiers. Big thanks to Kate Gartner, the AD from Random House.
The second book, "One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street", is a heartwarming story that weaves the stories of the community and their secrets buried beneath the town's orange tree. It was really fun working with Chad Beckerman, CD at Abrams Books. Thanks!
                                                          
Door In The Forest/18"x24"/oil on board

Sketches for "Door In the Forest". I tried for one of my favorite scenes, Daniel riding the giant snow leopard through the magical door, but the AD wanted a different direction.


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Orange Street/18"x24"/oil on board

Sketches for Orange Street

Orange Street (hard cover beneath the book cover). I really appreciate this extra detail from the AD.


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