Book Cover Design Project #13 – Beware The Green Eyed Monster

“Beware the green eyed monster” – We just keep rolling without the fan submissions! This phrase is one that warns of the ills of envy or jealousy. The two emotions are distinct but similar. The color green is often associated with jealousy or envy ( the phrase “green with envy” is quite well known). One source I located references William Shakespeare as perhaps being the first to describe jealousy with green eyes as well as referring to a “green-eyed monster” in Othello.

I see jealousy and envy in two ways. They are first a childish notion born of immature insecurities. We all experience these insecurities to some degree and can generally deal with them healthily. Secondly, when we do not deal with them healthily and allow the emotions and notions of these insecurities to consume us we become subject to their ugliness which grows into a monster. Today’s design and illustration attempts to capture the childlike cuteness of the monster. But don’t be fooled, it is a monster and if it is not controlled it may eventually become something ugly or dangerous.

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See you all tomorrow.
Sean