Gilt Factor

Dan was commissioned for a bold, photoreal concept for If I Ruled the World, the forthcoming debut novel by Amy DuBois Barnett.

Set in the high-pressure world of late-’90s New York magazine and music culture, the book follows ambitious editor Nikki Rose as she navigates power, identity, and desire, themes Dan channels through an arresting image of molten gold lips that feel both seductive and razor-sharp.

The hyper-detailed illustration injects the story’s glamour, drama, and ’90s energy straight onto the cover, offering the perfect visual counterpart to Barnett’s fast-paced, culture-soaked narrative.