About This Design

Original Art: Screen-printed poster by Erica Williams

Era: 2018

Region: USA

Title: Lynx Rising

Bursting with brilliance and vibrancy, our Lynx Rising design jumps off the cover with fearless energy. Reproducing a lively contemporary work by American creator and illustrator Erica Williams (also known as HookieDuke), this artwork features a lynx emerging from a haze of orange flowers. The feline’s bold presence invites us to imagine its destination.

Originally created as a limited-edition screen-printed poster for the Americana folk duo Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange), this illustration was brought to our attention by fans on Twitter. Captivated by its power and charm, our Graphics team set out to reproduce it faithfully for this cover.

Williams’ work blends intricate traditional mark-making, surrealism, lore, and occultism. The Minnesota-based artist explores themes of emotion and spirit, intertwining folklore, sacred symbols, mysticism, and the natural world. Their unique approach layers softness with the arcane, creating imagery that sparks the imagination and transports viewers to new realms.

May the boldness of Lynx Rising inspire you to channel your own inner strength and be just as fearless.