On the Cover | Oct. 5, 2023
learn about this issue’s cover art
illustrated by Riley Wiggins |
Volume One finds its cover art in a number of ways, from local art shows to random emails to knowing someone who knows someone who knows a great artist. The art always originates from a current or former Chippewa Valley resident. If you'd like to submit cover art, send us a message.“A Gift for Grandma” by Riley Wiggins
Riley Wiggins is a Senior at UW-Eau Claire majoring in illustration. Originally from the Madison area, she has won awards at the Badger Conference Art Show two years in a row and has been doing freelance artwork for the past six years. She utilizes ink and watercolor to create her pieces. After graduating she plans on pursuing a career in children's book illustration while continuing to work on personal projects.
“A Gift for Grandma” (2022) • India Ink • From the artist: “This piece is one in a three part series made for Halloween. It depicts an elderly woman hunched over her embroidery work with only the light of the candles to help her see. Behind her is a looming figure with a menacing jack-o-lantern for a head, ready to strike the woman with a giant cleaver.
The piece is done with a nib pen for the cross hatching that makes up the shadows and ink wash was used to paint the tones of the fabric and background of the image.”
