Arty Girl

illustration of a female art student

Design and illustration for a novel book cover—which sprang from a quick pencil sketch

It’s funny, this is based on my 1980s art college observations, but I suspect little has changed.

trade novel front cover illustration of a female art student
Above: The Front cover design
Above: Front, spine and Back design

trade novel front cover illustration of a female art student

arty art college girl sketch
Above: Originally I had quotes from the popular art college songs that I remember from 1985-86—but then removed them

art college studio easels sketch

Illustrator: John White
Drawing: pencil on paper
Colouring: Photoshop