The cover for We, The Shamans was taken from an original acrylic painting titled If These Walls Could Talk by Judith Atchley. Her original paintings, as well as the Giclèe reproductions reside in many worldwide art collections as well as in galleries and museums. This painting was built up layer by layer over a two-year period in order to achieve a three-dimensional effect. In creating this painting, she also incorporated some of the original plaster from the old deserted house. In keeping with the theme, the frame is made of old barn wood. When looking at this picture you feel as though you could reach right in and move the door. Judith says, this painting has deep meaning for her and believes that it reflects what the book is all about. Wow! If only these walls could talk, what tales would they tell? Obviously, these walls can’t talk, but you can and you should record your family stories.
You should not choose a cover for your book until you have read and re-read your book many times. Only then will you have a feel for what your cover should convey to the reader. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words and "they" say that you need a good cover to catch the readers’ eye.
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