Q is for Queen

I did this book cover for an art assignment in a children's book class.  There are so very many things wrong with it; but I still like the concept- so I'm sharing it. 

I would love to illustrate the whole book with a diverse cast- because it'd be fun. I found this stunning image of a woman from Africa when I was working on this and the queen of hearts was heavily based off of her.  I couldn't help thinking 'why couldn't she be a beautiful regal looking African woman?"  So I went that direction instead of drawing the traditional crazy woman.  I think I'd want to rewrite most of the story if I were to illustrate it though lol

Alicia Hawks