Amygdala Cover Art! (Patreon)

Here's the full image for Amygdala's front and back cover! The artwork is a mix of 3D and 2D. I provided a render with Lucy, the body and the basic scene, and Carmen painted over it. The aim was to create something resembling an old poster, hence the creamy colors. The overall idea was to have the front with Lucy resemble the civilized animal, dressed in clothing and surrounded by books. Upon turning to the back, however, we see the mindless animal, something naked and kneeling - which is a core theme of the book.
On the finished cover, the blood trickles through the red border, leading people to the back! I didn't want to go with anything abstract or generic; the idea was to have something with an authentic, classic feel. Something that respects the viewer's attention! And of course, the blurb acts as a warning and challenge to new readers; I never liked the hard sell. I think everything comes together to create a skin that lures in the interest, rather than bludgeoning people with a 'PLEASE READ ME' sort of feel.
Anyways, that's the thought process behind it. Whether it works or not is up to you!