owlcrate special edition

THE IRRESISTIBLE URGE TO FALL FOR YOUR ENEMY - Brigitte Knightley

official illustration for the hardcover case of the owlcrate special edition of NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER the irresistible urge to fall for your enemy

- by brigitte knightley

SUBTLE IMAGERY

I wanted the designs to feel both ornate and meaningful. I began by exploring two different compositions, focusing on weaving the story’s symbolism directly into the framing, the moth, the moon phases, the hearts, and the weapons all become part of the visual language of the piece.

My goal was to interlace classic gothic architecture with a sense of soft elegance, and to let the entire scene live in moonlight, carrying a quiet, romantic atmosphere.