Essay:The Evolution of Troy Howell

For the past twenty years, Troy Howell has dutifully illustrated covers (and special edition drawings) for the many novels of the Redwall saga. However, over the course of this time span his style of illustration has evolved and changed dramatically.

There is clearly a vast difference.

Personally, I prefer the older methodology Howell used. Obviously Mr. Jacques approves all the covers; it will be interesting to see if in later years Howell is kept on as the main US cover illustrator, or someone new with a fresher sense of Redwall comes on board.