This editorial image was created for Marple Friends & Neighbors Magazine, featuring illustrator David Hoffrichter on the cover. The concept is an intentional homage to Norman Rockwell’s Triple Self-Portrait, showing David painting himself while his reflection appears in a framed mirror. The layered composition, surrounding artwork, and studio setting reference both classical illustration traditions and his contemporary body of work. It is narrative-driven and carefully structured, not a casual studio snapshot.
Editorial features require more than technical accuracy. They require concept development, collaboration, and precise execution. For this cover image, lighting was shaped to preserve the warmth of the studio, maintain detail in the artwork, and clearly separate subject from background without disrupting the authenticity of the space. Composition was designed with magazine layout in mind, ensuring it worked cleanly for masthead placement and cover lines. The result is a polished, story-forward image that supports publication standards while honoring the subject’s artistic legacy.
