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Silent Watcher

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This is a book cover design I have been working on for :iconmaeix2:. This is just one concept of several that I will probably try, but I wanted to follow through on it because it is good experience and makes for an interesting illustration if nothing else. The characters are hers, this was just my interpretation of one possible scene description.

I am asking for critique as this is the first time I've attempted a book cover and I am looking for any and all constructive criticism. :-)

References from the following generous stock artists:
:iconmjranum-stock: shinobi
:iconcobweb-stock: stormcrow pack
:iconlinzstock: elf captain
:iconblankstock: frodo
:iconstockhorse: Falair in field
:iconceara: grey arabian4

all other references my own or just out of my head ;-)
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:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Overall
:star::star::star::star::star-empty: Vision
:star::star::star::star-empty::star-empty: Originality
:star::star::star::star::star-empty: Technique
:star::star::star::star::star-empty: Impact

Lee Anne, I think you've done a wonderful job with this so I was hesitant to write a critique, but I do want to try to be helpful! <img src="e.deviantart.com/emoticons/w/w…" width="15" height="15" alt=";)" title=";) (Wink)" /> I'd say I agree with Joey about how some of your edges are too clean and the background could be blurred and faded a bit to push it back. I also wonder about the dark areas under the mountains because I can't tell if those are shadows from the clouds or the mountains? It may help if those are defined a little more. And the foreground sand on the ground could use more detail to contrast it with the background sand. Maybe find or create a nice texture brush to add some visible grains. Overall I don't think it needs too much tweaking. It's very nice work!