A Second Version of the Title Page Image

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Flats for title page…these are not the final colors.

My first version of the title page picture (see yesterday’s post) looked like Buddy was standing inside of a prison yard. Besides, Buddy’s pose was static and boring. For this second attempt, I thought back to the painting of Buddy flying over the border wall. I think this version is a closer match to the book’s theme: help your friends when they’re facing impossible obstacles.