On the Cover | July 24, 2025
learn more about this issue's cover art
artwork by Abigail Wells |
Volume One finds its cover art in a number of ways, from local art shows to random emails to knowing someone who knows someone who knows a great artist. The art always originates from a current or former Chippewa Valley resident. If you'd like to submit cover art, send us a message.“Mycena Subcyanocephala“ by Abigail Wells
Abigail Wells graduated from UW-Stout with a BFA in Animation and Digital Media. Her work blends design, illustration, and storytelling. She is currently focused on growing her creative career.
“Mycena Subcyanocephala” (2024) • 6" x 9 • Digital (ProCreate) by Abigail Wells • From artist: “This piece was inspired by my favorite artists, Feefal, who hosts Fungurary every year. Fungurary is a month-long art challenge involving different mushrooms and fungi as prompts for artists to get creative with. I love using these prompts to personify different mushrooms. For this piece I made the Mycena Subcyanocephala into a delicate and soft girl as I felt this would best represent the mushroom.
With my art in general, I love bringing character to everything I make. This is a huge reason why I studied animation in college. You can bring character and life to anything you want in animation! I love the freedom and flexibility I have as an animator to create anything I put my mind to."
