Feedback on my New Cover Art

[DJ_Rhaposdy]

I've been working on this new cover for a while, and I would appreciate any feedback for it!

 

[Zinless]

The art is nice! Real nice!

However, I do find the title a bit hard to read even when scaled up like this. I can't imagine how it would read when uploaded onto SH

 

[DJ_Rhaposdy]

An excellent point! The last three words are especially hard to read. I'll try to darken it, I'm worried the title will be hard to read no matter what--since it's suuuper long-- so, I at least want the segments. Thanks!

 

[CharlesEBrown]

An excellent point! The last three words are especially hard to read. I'll try to darken it, I'm worried the title will be hard to read no matter what--since it's suuuper long-- so, I at least want the segments. Thanks!

Well - you could make it part of a banner or a second "wanted poster" type inclusion. Put it on a "parchment" colored backdrop and make it stand out.

 

[DJ_Rhaposdy]

Well - you could make it part of a banner or a second "wanted poster" type inclusion. Put it on a "parchment" colored backdrop and make it stand out.

That's a good idea! And I could do the same thing for the building sketch behind him! It'll give the wall a little more life.
Alright, Here's the improved version!

 

[CharlesEBrown]

Definitely more readable. Not a fan of kitchen-sink titles myself (especially after having to butcher mine for PocketFM) but this looks like it gets the basic ideas across.

 

[DJ_Rhaposdy]

Definitely more readable. Not a fan of kitchen-sink titles myself (especially after having to butcher mine for PocketFM) but this looks like it gets the basic ideas across.

Thanks! I plan to change the title to something a bit more succent, make the rest the subtitle, but it's a bit of a drastic change, so I'm holding off until I can rework part 1 of my story. It's good, but there a bunch of little changes I need to make for it to shine.

 

[Shebo]

It looks great, could've used a bit less colors for the title to not overwhelm the reader tho
otherwise, good work!

 

[Robert_S_S_Gordon]

Is the girl in the wanted poster the red-haired girl?

 

[DJ_Rhaposdy]

Is the girl in the wanted poster the red-haired girl?

That's right! Good catch!

 

[Robert_S_S_Gordon]

Awesome! I guess the old eyes aren't completely faded yet, lol :)

 

[VanVeleca]

The title kinda fades into the background and I didn't even catch that it was supposed to be the title in the first place, just random graffiti on the wall.

That's a good idea! And I could do the same thing for the building sketch behind him! It'll give the wall a little more life.
Alright, Here's the improved version!
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This looks much better already, but I'd also reccomend not using so many different colors, the purple and green is especially an eyesore to read. The yellow/gold and turqouise parts of the title look the best and are easiest to read.

 

[DJ_Rhaposdy]

You’ve honestly drawn this really well, but I feel like this concept would look amazing in my art style. Would you like to see some of my artworks?

Sure, why not!

 

[Shiriru_B]

That's a good idea! And I could do the same thing for the building sketch behind him! It'll give the wall a little more life.
Alright, Here's the improved version!
View attachment 39703

You got a nice cover art, really reminds me of one piece. Also hey since you want feed back, your guys eye on the left might need a little touch up (unless you're doing it purposely ^^; then my bad) it's a little smaller and it's going to far into the upper left corner, besides that your probably golden since that's all I have for suggestions since I don't know much.

 

[JayMark]

I love your novel premise. It's something I'm trying to explore as well. Also, that angry pout is sugoi kawaii.

 

[esfirS]

That's a good idea! And I could do the same thing for the building sketch behind him! It'll give the wall a little more life.
Alright, Here's the improved version!

The image itself is decent, but — sorry for the critique — have you tried sitting like your character? My arm wasn’t long enough ?. But the main issue is different: when you open your book’s page, the text on the cover is hard to read, and it’s unclear what the title is. Also, the author’s name is missing.

 

[DJ_Rhaposdy]

The image itself is decent, but — sorry for the critique — have you tried sitting like your character? My arm wasn’t long enough ?. But the main issue is different: when you open your book’s page, the text on the cover is hard to read, and it’s unclear what the title is. Also, the author’s name is missing.

It's funny —I tried to do the sitting poses myself but couldn't. I'm pretty inflexible, but I used the attached pictures as references, so it's possible, just not for me, haha.

And, yeah, I agree that the thumbnail format doesn't quite work for this title. I have an alternate title I'll try, but I don't want it to make it too big, or it'll ruin the composition. Also, I don't think my username quite suits my cover, so I tend to keep it off, and I'll save putting my real name on it for the final draft.

Thanks for the insight!

I love your novel premise. It's something I'm trying to explore as well. Also, that angry pout is sugoi kawaii.

Thanks! I try to make her as sugoi kawaii as I possibly can!

 

[esfirS]

It's funny —I tried to do the sitting poses myself but couldn't. I'm pretty inflexible, but I used the attached pictures as references, so it's possible, just not for me, haha.

And, yeah, I agree that the thumbnail format doesn't quite work for this title. I have an alternate title I'll try, but I don't want it to make it too big, or it'll ruin the composition. Also, I don't think my username quite suits my cover, so I tend to keep it off, and I'll save putting my real name on it for the final draft.

Thanks for the insight!

Thanks! I try to make her as sugoi kawaii as I possibly can!

A name matters. Even more than a title. It's on the cover of all your books. So it becomes the advertisement for your future ones. That's why it's important to always put it on the cover and make it stand out. That's what the pros told me. So, good luck, D. J. Rhaposdy :)

 

[DJ_Rhaposdy]

You got a nice cover art, really reminds me of one piece. Also hey since you want feed back, your guys eye on the left might need a little touch up (unless you're doing it purposely ^^; then my bad) it's a little smaller and it's going to far into the upper left corner, besides that your probably golden since that's all I have for suggestions since I don't know much.

I kind of noticed it before, but now I can't unsee it! Totally unintentional! Thanks for pointing it out!

 

[Worthy39]

I noticed a little thing with his right hand, the pointer finger is bent a slightly different direction than the middle finger finger right next to it, so the fingers look further apart, and like one is twisted or something. That's just me being nitpicky though, the cover is really good.