Sometimes, despite the fact that I really don't have any spare time to my name, I like to goof off. And one of my favorite pastimes is to fool around with art and design! As many of you know, I studied illustration back in my college days, and while I don't get to dabble in that side of my creativity nearly as much as I would like to, it comes out in little bursts here and there.

For instance, around 10:00 at night the other evening (I was already tucked into bed and reading a novel, trying to soothe myself to sleep) I got struck with an idea for a cover design for Heartless.

Random, I know.

Anyway, I hopped up, pulled out my computer, and . . . thought you might like to see the results!

stock model by faestock Kind of fun, right?

(And no, this is not a serious project, nor will Heartless be receiving any cover change anytime in the near future. This was nothing more than me playing when I should have been sleeping.)

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed seeing that. Perhaps it will inspire you for the upcoming Fan Art Contest . . . which will be announced very soon now!