Design critique wanted!

[u/Big_Exchange_2812]

Made a post just a bit ago about wanting to learn more about cover design related to character art and was suggested to do a bunch of practice covers to build a possible portfolio. This is the design without text, because i know my typography will be horrifically lacking until i learn that aspect better, but this was designed with text placement in mind. Looking for feedback specifically on design elements and how well this would work as a front cover in general! Of course, this is practice by using alice in wonderland. All constructive feedback welcome! Thank you

[u/dropandgivemenerdy]

I really think this works if the lettering/title is done well. I do a lot of covers where the art fills a cover like this and I could instantly see exactly where I’d set the title and the author name. I know people are saying it’s busy but I think busy works for a story like this 🤷🏼‍♀️

[u/Big_Exchange_2812 → u/dropandgivemenerdy]

Im glad you can see that! I really did account for it from the beginning of the sketching process, and only didnt add it because lettering is my weakest point right now and didnt want that to be the only thing people talk about. It seems that that backfired on me. I even tried to say that in the post, but people are missing my point and only commenting on that again