Intriguing Mystery Novel Cover

Description

Project Status: Novel is complete and ready for launch. Publisher is awaiting a high-resolution sketch to finalize the cover.
ObjectiveCreate a high-resolution character illustration that will be used on the front cover of a novel. This illustration must be based on a rough amateur sketch provided by the author, but redrawn professionally.
Character DescriptionMain Concept: A dual-identity character.
Primary Identity:A normal-looking businessmanOutfit: Shirt, tie, jacketView: From the head down to the midsectionNo specific or exaggerated features; meant to appear like a typical professional man
Secondary Identity:A look-alike of Adolf HitlerShould evoke Hitler without being an exact replicaAppropriate era-accurate uniform and mustacheMust be distinct but legally and ethically stylized to avoid direct representation
Illustration DetailsFormat: High-resolution (print-quality, minimum 300 DPI)Framing: Midsection upward, suitable for use on a book coverStyle: Professional digital illustration based on client's sketchUse: For the publisher to insert into a pre-designed cover (they handle typography, layout, etc.)
TimelineASAP — Publisher is ready to proceed immediately once the sketch is receivedClient prefers not to wait for the publisher’s internal illustration team
Additional NotesNo other image references are available besides the client’s own sketch and public imagery (e.g. Google images) for inspirationClient is interested in working with the illustrator on future projects as well