User blog:Maccy1949/COVER CONTEST: Stories of Xhio Books 1 and 2

Yeah, you read that right. My first contest! So I need some covers for the two books for The Stories of Xhio.

I need a cover, but I don't really have a lot of time to make one myself, what with me going "outside" every few days.

That's where you guys come in.

I'd like a cover for the 2 books.

Guidelines

 * The cover MUST include EITHER Siela, Neia, or both of them.


 * The cover MUST have some kind font with the title and author. Make sure the colour contrasts against the background and doesn't make us strain our eyes.


 * Any picture-editing software is allowed, from paint.net to GIMP.


 * For an extra chance to win, you can make a cover for BOTH books.


 * There will be 4 winners, 2 official ones and 2 alternate covers.


 * Ambience is allowed, like darkness, or lighting. Just don't make it too dark or too lit.

Prizes
First Place: Official cover honour, a mention in the trivia, and POSSIBLY a cameo in Book 3.

Runner-Up: Alternate cover honour, and a mention in the trivia.

If the same person wins in BOTH categories, I will simply say that person made both.

Please post your entry below in the comments.

COVERS MUST BE IN BY THE 8th of AUGUST.

After the deadline closes, I will grade each one based on:
 * Attractiveness (Does it make people want to read the book?)


 * Colour (Does it pop out, or blend in?)


 * Main Character included (This one is obvious.)


 * (OPTIONAL) Lighting (Is it too dark? Too bright? Do we have to strain, or can we see it okay?


 * Background (Is it plain or detailed?)

Scores will be put out of 4.

Well, what are you waiting for? Get to it, and I'll see you at the end! Good luck to all those participating!

-Maccy1949