A HUNDRED BREATHS
CONCEPT
The genre is historical/paranormal romance, and the client desired a more unique approach to cover art than is typical for the genre. A Hundred Breaths is the first of a series of three titles. The goal is to create a cover that is visually unique and can stand alone, as well as form the basis of the set of three visually cohesive covers.The color palette is a critical factor in each of the three books in this series. Each cover hosts a different palette for a slightly varying mood. Using a palette of golds, mauves, purples, and browns to help create a warm and romantic feel, the main elements of the story (Viking ship, thistle, isles of Scotland) were carefully woven into a complex composition that subtly entices the viewer.
TITLE PAGE
Title page artwork needed to be created as a grayscale graphic. This involved isolating the title itself and creating a thistle graphic to tie into the full cover art, where the thistle features prominently. The use of the thistle adds both artistic detail and a sense of continuity across the design.