Several rough thumbnail designs were created first before working on a final composition. Only two are shown above.

Draft 1 Approved Sketch

Draft 2 Approved Sketch

Have a middle grade project in need of an illustrator or designer? Send me an email and let’s chat:

Joel.cockrell@gmail.com

Middle Grade Novel Cover Wrap and Interior illustrations created for Jared Acuna’s historical fiction novel.

Scroll down to see the sketches, interior b/w illustrations, and the full painting.