Eric Petersen, Illustrator, New York

Description

Two closed books are stacked on top of each other on a red surface. The books have brown covers with a lighter brown rectangle near the top. The spines are blue with small patterns along the edges. The top book features a light brown bookmark sticking out. The image has a cartoon illustration style, with flat colors and simple shading. The lighting appears diffused, creating soft shadows behind the books. The composition is a close-up, focusing on the books' texture and form. The red surface serves as a contrasting background.