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Discover how Ivan Shavrin brings the energy of his initial sketch into the final art for a book cover

- Ivan Shavrin

"This is the cover art for a book by Alex Knight. The brief was simple: a wizard stands with his back to a goblin who is greedily drinking a potion, while the wizard studies the vessel with suspicion. Everything takes place in a magical laboratory, and I was given full creative freedom. Since this is a wraparound cover, I needed a composition that felt dynamic and balanced on both sides while keeping the focus on the characters. In terms of style, I w