Why use EqG fanart for FiM fics?

Basically what the title says: Why do some authors use EqG/humanised fanarts for the cover of their fics if they write an FiM fic instead? As someone in lookout for EqG fics, it gets a little bit disappointing when supposedly a new EqG fic drops and it turns out to have the FiM tag.

Nothing that is problematic or in need to be changed—but I do am confused with the lack of explanation. It doesn't happen often, but it happened enough times

Comments

[WubsAndCellos]

for aesthetics?

[gapty]

5776015

Then why not pull the aesthetics through into the fic?

[The Blue EM2]

When it comes to finding art I've had the reverse problem. I write predominantly G5 EqG content, and the lack of fanart can be a problem. I had to use pony art for one story as no artist at that point had drawn one of the key characters in EqG form.

[Incandesca]

Speaking as someone who nearly did this herself - before deciding to commission a cover instead - it can sometimes be the person just couldn't find a closer enough alternative to the cover they wanted.

[gapty]

5776033

I guess for some cases, but I don't recall these EqG/humanised covers being something "unique" where no pony version would exist. I guess they just looked so well that they were chosen? Which would be another proof why EqG is better

[SparklingTwilight]

Because, as Cold in Gardez says... [Highlight over the link to glimpse CIG's profile image text.]