Chris Whetzel shares some new work for a one of his favorite clients, Forward magazine.  The art director gave Chris a direction ("The great debt our nation is in- I think we want to depict the 'gruesome' aspect of this topic, and really drive home the point that our debt is ruinous.") and a cover template, and turned Chris loose.

Several brainstorms later, Chris came through just as the AD knew he would. "Your style struck a chord with me because you've done several pieces that are sort of dramatic in manner, but can deliver the message in a palpable way…"