Unwelcoming Shores

Commissioned by Canelo Books, Becca illustrated the hardback cover for The Savage Isle, the first in a new trilogy by Michael Arnold. Told from a Celtic perspective, the novel explores the Roman invasion of Britain.

The illustration presents an ominous vision of the southeastern coastline: a lone Roman ship battles curling, Celtic-inspired waves beneath a brooding sky. Towering above, the White Cliffs loom - unmoving and unwelcoming - symbolising both the physical and cultural resistance awaiting the invaders. 

Becca's composition captures the tension and drama of a land on the brink of conquest, setting the tone for the gripping story within.