Emma by Michelle Hubner

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Design By: Michelle Hubner
My name is Michelle Hubner, and I am an upperclassmen student at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I deeply love literature, illustration, and nature of all kinds. I prefer illustration methods that combine digital and traditional means to create unique work.
Design By: Michelle Hubner
My name is Michelle Hubner, and I am an upperclassmen student at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I deeply love literature, illustration, and nature of all kinds. I prefer illustration methods that combine digital and traditional means to create unique work.
Artist Statement

I used traditional and digital methods to create a book cover for Jane Austen's Emma. I've always been an Austen fan, and I've never seen very fun covers for her books, which is ultimately why I chose Emma. I used floral elements to convey Emma's youth and stubbornly optimistic opinion regarding her matchmaking abilities. She sees the beauty of what she's capable of much more than those around her. - Michelle Hubner