Every since I was a kid I loved reading. I'd devour novels when I was younger. Now that I have a career, family, pets, and just responsibilities in general, I'm finding a new love for short stories. Something that can carry me off for fifteen or thirty minutes in the evening is a wonderful vacation. When I read Goblin Lullaby, I knew I had to design a cranky goblin and book cover for the humorous story.
I've always admired artists like Chris Riddell, whom I first encountered as the illustrator of The Edge Chronicles. Their ability to create depth, texture, and personality with detailed penstrokes is amazing. That's a style I tried to emulate as I worked on this cover.
