When Two Moons records decided to quit, Sear Bliss had no record company anymore and needed to find a new deal. It seemed that the symbolism of "The Haunting" was really appropriate at this stage. I didn't hear any news from Sear Bliss and because I had no address available, I wasn't able to contact them. It wasn't until early 2000 that I had found the Sear Bliss site on the internet and was able to write a mail to Andras. He immediately replied, updating me about the band (some members left after the tour) and telling me that they would want to work with me again! Ever since I stayed in contact with Andras and I received the new promo CD (which was once again really great). When finally a new label was found (Nephilim Records), I got to work on the CD-cover for "Grand Destiny". After the depressing symbolism of "The Haunting", I wanted this to represent a new beginning. a rebirth so to speak. That's why I chose to go back to the first cover with the concept and paint the White Witch again, who releases the eagle (representing the soul) from the caves where it was imprisoned ever since 'The Haunting". The female shapes once again return in the cave walls, but this time less static (they also seem to want to leave the caves). I think every aspect of the cover represents a new start and a promise of a "Grand Destiny" for Sear Bliss. In the meantime I went to see Sear Bliss once again when they were on tour with the new line up (July 2000). Unfortunately, I got stuck in traffic and after driving for hours, I didn't make it on time to see the performance. But I did have a long talk with Andras backstage and it was again a meeting that will stay with me for a long time!