On the Cover | March 5, 2026
learn more about this issue's cover art
illustrated by Shannon Brady |
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.“Paul Bunyan“ by Shannon Brady
Shannon Brady's illustrations have been recognized by American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, & Communication Arts.
“Paul Bunyan” (2025) • 8.5" x 11" • Traditional pen and ink, and digital • About the artwork, from the artist: “Growing up surrounded by the Gothic influences of Old Milwaukee, I consumed a steady diet of folk, fairytale, fantasy, and adventure literature. My father's pension for collecting old paintings was also a source of interest and encouraged a daily regimen of artistic endeavors. My current creative approach is inspired by the artists of a bygone era, like Arthur Rackham, Kay Nielsen, Lotte Reiniger, and Edward Gorey. I tend to utilize flat theatrical staging, desaturated colors, and rich pen and ink textures to create a nostalgic tone.”
