About This Artwork
This illustration was commissioned for The People’s Friend – Long Reads,
a long-form narrative publication produced in a book-style format.
The artwork was illustrated by Gerard Fay for a commissioned story by
Merrilee Robson.
Original Commission Context
Publication: The People’s Friend – Long Reads
- Story Title: The Only Grill for Me
- Writer: Merrilee Robson
- Theme: Homecoming, loyalty, and hidden motives
- Mood: Warm nostalgia with underlying tension
- Season: Summer
Plot: Returning to her hometown to help her injured grandmother, Stephanie finds herself drawn back into the rhythms of a lakeside diner filled with memories, friendships, and unresolved feelings. When a series of unsettling incidents threatens the future of the Grill, she must confront both an external threat and long-buried truths about the people closest to her.
Format & Download
- High-resolution digital artwork
- A4 book-cover orientation
- Supplied as a print-ready image file
- Digitally delivered immediately on purchase
Usage & Licensing
This artwork is available for private purchase, reference, and licensed reuse by authors, publishers, and interested parties.
Purchasing this artwork does not transfer publication rights.
Any form of publication — including print, digital, or commercial release — requires prior permission from the artist.
Original first-publication rights for the commissioned story remain with The People’s Friend.
All artwork copyright and licensing permissions are retained by Gerard Fay.
