My First Spell on Paper

This was the very first illustration request from Spider magazine.
I still remember how determined I was to make my very first client happy — and I did!

✦ Inside the Book

This Spider Magazine cover captures the playful spirit of Halloween night.
A child, dressed in costume, pauses at a warmly lit table with a slice of cake, while shadows of pumpkins and festive figures loom playfully around.
The scene balances cozy warmth with a hint of mystery, echoing the mix of excitement and wonder children feel during Halloween.

Halloween!

I focused on contrasts—the warm golden glow inside versus the playful silhouettes in the deep darkness outside,

and the secret of that night known only to the child and the dog, while the parents remain unaware.

This contrast adds to the thrill unique to a special night of ghosts.

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✦ Author’s Note

"Halloween endlessly inspires me,

as someone who loves the sparkle of the night sky and the thrill of adventure.."

— Annie

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