Rumspringa ~ cover art & design by AidanaWillowRaven
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Rumspringa ...
I grew up among the Pennsylvania Dutch folk, complete with horse-drawn buggies, covered bridges, and hex signs on barns, and still find this Amish rite of passage mysterious and somewhat romantic.
Rumspringa, sometimes spelled Rumschpringe or Rumshpringa, means running or jumping around and is used to describe the time of adolescence in the Amish community. It begins around fourteen and ends around sixteen or seventeen, when the teen makes the ultimate decision as to whether to be baptised into the faith or choose to 'live among the English.'
During this period, teens are permitted to date (with the intent of finding a spouse), and the average ridged life of the Amish is a bit more relaxed. Offenses that would usually result in shunning are likely to be overlooked or treated with less severity, at this time. Defying one's parents, 'dressing English,' smoking, drinking alcohol, even owning a car and traveling outside the community for a year is common.
A small percentage of teens decide never to return to Amish life.
With such an exotic tradition within such a secretive community in this modern age, it's not hard to understand how Shakuita Johnson could spin a supernatural tale of fantasy focused around Rumspringa ... A ceremony where teens, instead of leaving for a year to sow their oats, come together to be tested in their abilities to control the natural elements, earth, air, fire, and water, and have their lead element declared on their 16th birthday.
As happens with some of my favorite projects, the cover for Rumspringa started with a project outline and morphed into something completely different before it was done. My favorite part? It's hard to say. I was a real challenge to represent the basic elements in a way no one has seen in a movie or on a book before. I also spent a lot of time on the horse and buggy. Maybe it was the moon? lol. What's your favorite part?
Shakuita tells me release has been delayed because her story has taken on a life of its own, as did its cover. Maybe the two are connected? lol
Once she gets me a blurb, I'll share it :D
Previous upload:
**About the credits, I used jamminwolf's character first, then modified it further to get the look I wanted. So although I wanted to give vendor credit, I don't want to confuse people as to why my character does not look like the product promos.
*Vendors, I LOVE doing artistic renders & bragging up your hard work. Contact me :D*
If you find time, check out my website:
WillowRaven
And if you like VidFolios, why not subscribe to my YouTube channel, too. I'll subscribe back. :D
**About the credits, I used jamminwolf's character first, then modified it further to get the look I wanted. So although I wanted to give vendor credit, I don't want to confuse people as to why my character does not look like the product promos.
*Vendors, I LOVE doing artistic renders & bragging up your hard work. Contact me :D*
If you find time, check out my website:
WillowRaven
And if you like VidFolios, why not subscribe to my YouTube channel, too. I'll subscribe back. :D
Comments (26)
Faemike55
the cover just blows me away and I recognized the elements right off (anyone who deals with the fae will tell you that - LOL) I've heard of Rumspringa and knew a bit of what goes on, but this twist is absolutely cool. I look forward to the publishing of the book so I can get a copy for myself.
claude19
Amish hitch is the most beautiful effect, cut on the horizon in the moonlight! A very nice surprise to find fractals to symbolize the four elements! excellent coverage!!! excellent cover !
giulband
Absolutely fantastic work !
Wolfenshire
Wonderful work, I love it.
spiritmind
nice cover art:)
fly028
Fabulous and "eye attractive" work!!! Superbly done!
ontar1
Beautiful book cover!
drifterlee
Beautiful work as always!!!!
caty77
YEs, the title remember me Rumpelstiltskin, the bad Sprite in fairies tales. For energy spheres, like 4 elements, it's a good idea! Beautiful cover!
bebopdlx
This is so well done.
cjn
fantastic!!!
rbowen
Very beautiful and interesting work! Thank you for the information about Rumspringa!
pregiato
Impressive artwork. Great realism. Beautiful image composition!!!!!!
farmerC
Exellent work.
LivingPixels
Packs a fair Wallop cool impactful artworkmy friend nicely done!!
adrie
Fantastic book cover artwork my friend.
Xfitz
VEry nicely illustrated and thanks for the commentary. I learned something new.
flavia49
excellent work
DennisReed
cool
starship64
Beautiful image.
Windigo
Wonderful creation! Excellent work!
netsuke
The runes!
soffy
It's so beautiful with the luminous symbols,a wonderful cover**
Jonrea
Cool cover :)
A_Sunbeam
Fascinating background information. Had a look at your site as well - many splendid pieces of artwork!
danapommet
I think that you did a great job melding the four natural elements (earth, air, fire, and water) onto this cover. It also sounds like an interesting book!