One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

Here is the final image of my entry into the Penguin Book Cover competition. The Nurse Ratchet character is blocking the way of the eyes gaze and its smaller male characters at the bottom. The function of the door is a two way mechanism... Unless it is blocked or obstructed.

I opted for the simple image but with its Nurse Ratchet character being a domineering and controling influence. Despite being female during the time depicted she reigns supreme ( as do the other female characters) belittling the male patients.

First sketches being put together.

The image after being painted and with a visit to the photoshop salon!

And below the completed and finished book cover.