Illustrators

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

I know Michelle, Sky's wife, is an awesome illustrator. If you're an artist looking for work, or else are in need of an artist, post away!

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

This is one of those skills I thoroughly wish I had. *sigh* I can recreate an image if I'm looking at the source, but sadly, my mind simply doesn't allow me to transfer images in my head to paper. Every time I try, I swear I hear electrical sparking in my head. :)

[Patrick]

I've had great luck commissioning artists at deviantArt. You have to wade through a lot of bad high-school scribble, but there is tremendous talent represented there.

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

I'll second that. The artist that I hired to do both my covers came from there.

FalyneVarger, aka Rachel. She does some amazing work.

[Zoe]

I can recommend John Wilkinson , the artist who did the cover to my ebook. He works in the film industry graphics but has a sideline in doing interesting other work. I'll put you in touch if you are interested.

[Tricia]

I've worked with Eric Shoemaker. He's done a cover for me and for some of the authors I've edited for.

I also work with Steve Cup. While he's not done any covers for me, he's a good artist.

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

By the way, I thought I'd provide a link to the artist that did both of my covers.

Rachel, aka FalyneVarger, drew both covers and the title graphics on both of my covers were done by her husband, Richard, aka UberVestigium. Both are artists extraordinaire from DeviantArt.com.

[Raphyel]

Actually I'm an illustrator as well, myself. I'm trying to get my name out there on both the writing and illustration front, so if anyone is interested, please let me know! Here's my gallery . ^_^

http://www.raphyelmjordan.com/categor...

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

So you're an illustrator, huh? Man, I envy you people. I can draw, but only if I have a picture to look from. My brain just doesn't appear to have the ability to generate an image (never before seen) and then hold it there long enough to get it to paper. **sigh**

So how much do you charge for your work? Do you do all your work on the computer or do you do pencil sketches, too? Let's say someone wanted a scene from their book sketched out, or else an already existing creature redefined/cleaned up, what would you charge?

I can't speak for other authors, but I think it'd be an awesome idea to see some of the scenes I created in my book transferred to an image.

[Tricia]

Got to add Jim Galford's artist in here. I know he updated his first book cover and is working on the second, and they look amazing!

[Raphyel]

My pricing varies. It's all a matter of how much detail one wants with the illustration. A quick sketch can run from $15-$30.

Fully rendered illustrations that have detailed scenes will get closer to the $40-$60 range.

When it comes to cover art, I like to know what a person's willing to pay first

I can draw on both traditionally and cg, actually. ^_^

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

Ok, here's a question for you. See my profile pic? The one with the ten legged bug? It's a "guur" from one of my novels. See how it's clearly a rough sketch? I was looking to get it "cleaned up". Get a more defined illustration of it.

Is that something you can do?

[Raphyel]

Sure I can, Jeff. Why not send me a private message to discuss the details so we won't spam the rest of these good people with our chit chat? ^_^

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

Hello Raphyel - I'll fire you off a private message here as soon as I'm done with my clients.

Thanks again!

Big J

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

You're doing a helluva job on the guur, Raphyel! It's so very cool to see a monster, well, a huge bug, come alive on paper!

Seriously, man, I'm searching through the books to see if there's anything else to bring to life!

Great job so far!

[Mia]

Can this category include cover art that isn't "illustration"?

I do graphic manipulation. I recently did a pair of covers for an author in my critique group that was very pleased with them, and I'm looking to add to my portfolio. I offer what I consider "Broke Author" prices, which is $25.00 to $50.00 for the time and effort I put into it, depending on how many images and revisions, plus the cost of the stock photos. (Which varies.)

I have the smaller images for viewing here: http://www.miadarien.com/?page_id=619

And am happy to provide larger ones for closer inspection. Some of the information on the page is a little out of date according to sizes and number of images I can provide, but I'll be updating soon.

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

Hey, that qualifies as illustrators in my book!

[Jak]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Ken Chapman and I'm half of the writing duo known as JAK HOLDING.

My writing partner, John Jackson, is also known as the Cover Artist, Johnny Atomic. If you're in need of cover/interior art, let me know. Some of our work includes:

(Cover Art)

(Cover Art)

(Interior Art)

(Interior Art)

You can see more of our work at www.atomiccovers.com

You can contact me through Goodreads or through Atomic Covers.

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

Raphyel - How are you at creating a "pencil sketch" of an amulet described in a certain way?

I started thinking that it'd be really cool to have a picture of this amulet that plays a key part of the third book and make it look like someone hand drew it, like a charcoal sketch.

Is that something you can do?

[Raphyel]

It most certainly is, my good man. ^_^ Just PM me, and we'll get squared away!

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

Ok, sending PM now! Thanks again!

[Cindy]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew of someone who does maps? I wanted to put one in my first book, but I can't draw at all. Some one who read my book made the comment that she wished there had been a map involved so I would like to include one when I republish. I have had some editing issues with my first novel, but I'm waiting until I'm finished my second before I republish. I want to release them both at the same time and I really would like to add a map. My novels are Fantasy and I need the basic realm map. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Lena]

Cindy wrote: "Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew of someone who does maps? I wanted to put one in my first book, but I can't draw at all. Some one who read my book made the comment that she wished there had been..."

I would prefer an illustrator, but you could make your own too. There's some software just for making maps if you're willing to learn it. If you're good with art software, this is a great option: http://www.profantasy.com

[Alexes]

Cindy wrote: "Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew of someone who does maps? I wanted to put one in my first book, but I can't draw at all. Some one who read my book made the comment that she wished there had been..."

If you can do even the roughest sketch of your map, any good illustrator should be able to clean it up and make it the way you see it in your head.

[A.K.]

This is a great thread! I know it's always hard to find someone decent to do an illustration that (a) knows what they are doing, and (b) won't require a second mortgage on your house. ;)

This guy was going to do my book cover - it ended up not working, but by my fault, not his - and if you're looking for a digital painting/scifi-ish style, his is fantastic. :)

http://alben.deviantart.com/

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

Nice! Thanks for letting us know, A.K.!

[Jeffrey, Lentarian Fire Thrower]

I'm looking for an illustrator! I have decided to include a few illustrations with The Lost City and I'm looking for someone that might be interested in seeing their work published in a novel!

The Bakkian Chronicles books have collectively been downloaded over 100K times so the interest is high. Might be a great way for an aspiring artist to get noticed!

If you have examples of your work I'd love to see 'em! If interested, let me know!

J.

[Laurel]

I actually am a very experienced photo editor and commercial photographer. I worked in Manhattan as a commercial industrial photographer and graphic artist for about 4.5 years before the recession (which really hit us hard as the global recession hit Asia and Europe before the United States) cost me my job.

This has made me a brilliant cover artist. The covers for my own books are very complex composite images. I charge by how many images are in your cover -- which makes sense. If you are interested in learning more, http://www.laurelarockefellerbooks.com/

[Lori]

Hi! I am a graphic designer with over 10 years experience as well as a former transcriptionist/editor. I am looking to do some cover design, illustration and editing pro bono to build up a portfolio for this industry. If you would like to see some of my graphic work, head to www.follettdesign.com. I am toying with the idea of starting another site dedicated to indie author services where I will offer cover design, illustration, photo editing/restoration, blog/web design, social media graphics, proofreading and editing services and possibly formatting. If you would like me to consider you for pro bono work, email me at lori@follettdesign.com. I will take a select few with whom to work, fiction only at this time. Thanks! :)

[Patrick]

I've had good luck on dA. My current cover artist is
http://moracz.deviantart.com/

Painting, photomanipulation, graphic work. Nice, reasonable, on schedule, talented. Couldn't ask for more.

[Melissa]

If you are looking for a great cover for your book, then you've come to the right place!

I strive to give an eye-catching and interesting cover to my clients' books, the kind of cover that will make your novel stand out and attract attention.

Custom e-book covers start at $60 US dollars, so you see, my prices are affordable!

Upu can also check out my pre-made covers, they're only $49 US dollars!!!



And you can take a look at my e-book cover portfolio so that you get an idea of what I can do:



I also create printed book covers...



and banners for your website/Facebook timeline and twitter covers:











So don't wait anymore, contact me so that I send you a series of conceptual drafts that from which you can choose the future cover of your book!

My Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bo...

E-mail me: melissa_richet@yahoo.fr

Follow me on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/MishaRichet

[Melissa]

If you are looking for a great cover for your book, then you've come to the right place!

I strive to give an eye-catching and interesting cover to my clients' books, the kind of cover that will make your novel stand out and attract attention.

Custom e-book covers start at $60 US dollars, so you see, my prices are affordable!

Upu can also check out my pre-made covers, they're only $49 US dollars!!!



And you can take a look at my e-book cover portfolio so that you get an idea of what I can do:



I also create printed book covers...



and banners for your website/Facebook timeline and twitter covers:











So don't wait anymore, contact me so that I send you a series of conceptual drafts that from which you can choose the future cover of your book!

My Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bo...

E-mail me: melissa_richet@yahoo.fr

Follow me on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/MishaRichet

[Melissa]

Hello everyone,

Take a look at my latest pre-made covers, these are only $35 US dollars!



And stay tuned, because I will be posting more covers for the same price!

So if you are interested by any of these covers or you wish to commission me, contact me by PM or by e-mail: melissa_richet@yahoo.fr

You can also visit my new site and leave me a comment there: http://www.thebookcoverrealm.weebly.com/

My Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bo...

[Kyra]

I'd like to recommend my cover artists:

Design by Katt https://www.facebook.com/DesignByKatt (I had her do covers for a couple of my stand-alone fantasy-romances)
me-illuminated (Mominur Rahman) http://me-illuminated.deviantart.com/ (doing the covers for my 6-book fantasy-western series)

custom cover art at very reasonable rates, and they've both been great to work with.

[Christian]

I highly recommend Lori Follett (www.follettdesign.com). She reworked the covers for my trilogy and her work is tremendous. I will post the covers when I get home from work.

I currently only have the first of the trilogy published with this cover:



The new cover for the 1st book (and the covers for the 2nd and 3rd books) can be found here:
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/h...

[Melissa]

Dear talented authors,

take a look at my latest published eBook covers:



And if you're looking for pre-made covers, then these could be just what you're looking for:

$35 US dollars



$49 US dollars



So if you are interested by any of these covers or you wish to commission me, contact me by PM or by e-mail: melissa_richet@yahoo.fr

You can also visit my new site and leave me a comment there: http://www.thebookcoverrealm.weebly.com/

My Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bo...

[Melissa]

To all those looking for a pre-made cover, look no further!

Take a look at my new covers and NEW PRICES!

35 US dollars


45 US dollars



And these are only 29 US DOLLARS!!!



And if you are looking for a custom made cover like these contact me, my prices start at 60 US dollars:



So send me a private message or e-mail if you are interested in any of my pre-mades or if you wish to commission me.

melissa_richet@yahoo.fr

You can also visit my website:
http://thebookcoverrealm.weebly.com/

[[deleted user]]

Very nice topic!

I am a graphic an illustrator and graphic designer based in Norway, and have done covers for both Fiction and Non-Fiction for clients around the globe.

Here is my website: http://www.isissousadesigner.com/

I will select some covers and post here soon :)

[Melissa]

To all talented authors out there,

If you are looking for a quality premade cover on a budget, come and visit my brand new Premade Covers Store, where you can directly buy any of my covers:

http://thebookcoverrealm.weebly.com/m...

You can also e-mail me if you wish to commission me to create a custom cover for you, such as these:



And remember, for each commissioned cover you get a free FB timeline cover/twitter cover for your author's page, just like these:



What I do:

-Book covers
-Banners / website signatures /Website headers / Facebook timeline covers / Twitter covers
-Digital painting / photo manipulation art for your author's website / blog/ Facebook page

Genres: Romance, contemporary romance, historical romance, inspirational, clean romance, paranormal romance, erotic , fantasy, urban fantasy, vampire, chick-lit, science-fiction, mystery, steampunk, historical, military, adventure, suspense, western, young adult, children's literature, online fanfiction

My premade eBook covers start at $29 US dollars and my custom (commissioned) eBook covers start at $60 US dollars.

So if you are interested send me an e-mail to melissa_richet@yahoo.fr or visit my website http://thebookcoverrealm.weebly.com/

You can also follow me on twitter:
https://twitter.com/MishaRichet

I hope to collaborate with YOU, dear authors, to give your book an amazing cover!

[R.A.]

Melissa wrote: "To all talented authors out there,

If you are looking for a quality premade cover on a budget, come and visit my brand new Premade Covers Store, where you can directly buy any of my covers:

http:..."

I just wanted to say that Melissa did my cover, Alonca's Quest, and I am SO happy with it. Thanks again!

[Melissa]

R.A. wrote: "Melissa wrote: "To all talented authors out there,

If you are looking for a quality premade cover on a budget, come and visit my brand new Premade Covers Store, where you can directly buy any of m..."

Thanks for the kind review, R.A. It was a pleasure working with you!

[[deleted user]]

Many have asked me to put a meme of my book covers online - finally here it goes :)



If you want to see the covers in a bigger size, you check out the book covers session on my website here: http://www.isissousadesigner.com/book...

I do book covers (fiction and non-fiction), advertisement & illustrations to indie authors and publishing houses.

Rates starting @ 250 USD / or equivalent in your local currency.

If you are interested in more information, please, send me a private message.

[Judy]

Some very nice work! For fantasy manips, I have to give props to Katt Amaral who did the illustration for my book.


You can find her over on Deviantart.com (DesignbyKatt)