This is the cover of the first fantasy book in the Starlight Trilogy written by Lauren Jade Case.

Lauren asked me to draw the main character holding a dagger and wearing a dress made of flowers. I knew what the dress looked like right away and I pictured a golden fabric gradually turning into petals – rather than a dress made out of actual flowers.

It was refreshing to paint this cover as I rarely get to work on such bright and “delicate” illustrations!