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Long before I became a poet, I earned an MFA in painting. I was a professional artist with gallery representation in Los Angeles, and taught Art at the college level for many years. I have about 40 years worth of art, from abstract to highly realistic, available for use on book covers. You can see some samples here: http://gallery.me.com/ruthbavettaEditing to say that Apple has closed this venue. I'm in the process of building a website. ruthbavetta.com I plan to reestablish my gallery there.
Hi guys,I'm running a 30 book covers for $50 on my site :) There aren't many places left so please feel free to get in touch with me if you're interested! You can check out my work here:
http://booksat.scarlettrugers.com
Hello, I'm an author, photographer, and a book cover designer. You can check out my work at http://www.llpix.com. Click on Book Cover Designs tab at top of page. I have multiple samples of work I've done for other authors. Most covers only cost $45. Very affordable rates! My photography is featured in the Birds and Blooms magazine, and I have earned various photography awards.Thanks, Laura Wright LaRoche
Author of Black Woods
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Hey all!I'm a cover designer - you can check my work here http://divasatwork.wordpress.com/
I work mostly with self-pubbed authors, and all my covers are less than $99. :)
HelloI'm a freelance graphic designer. I specialize in book cover design and book formatting for self pubbed authors. I provide formatting for all ebook formats (mobi, epub, Smashwords, etc). I also do print formatting for Createspace, Lulu, and Lightning Source. I offer package discounts as well if you're looking for both print and ebook formatting.
You can see samples of my previous covers at my deviant arts page http://dafeenah.deviantart.com/gallery/
or on my website http://www.indiedesignz.com
Samples of my formatting is also available at http://www.indiedesignz.com/printservices.html
I also help authors to create their brand by providing, Facebook, Twitter, and blog graphics. Covers start at $50. Contact me if you'd like a quote.
Thanks!!
Just wanted to say you guys are so talented! I am very jealous! Heather-
http://bookwormrflects8.blogspot.de/
I use Calista Taylor and LOVED working with her. http://www.calistataylor.com/#!__book...I look so forward to finishing each book so I can work with her!
I used Phatpuppyart for all three of my covers and she does such an amazing job!!! I haven't found anyone to compare. Hope this helps!phatpuppyart.com
Remember, most of your promotion will be online where people are bombarded with images and their attention spans are short. One study showed once a label or packaging design (which is really what a book cover is) catches a viewer's attention, the viewer will spend about 3 seconds (or less) looking at it before they do one of two things:
(1) they pick up the product (or click on its image) to learn more about it or...
(2) they move on to something else.
Humans are, by nature, extremely sensitive to first impressions. The corporate world has known this for a long time. That's why they spend tens of millions of dollars every year on market surveys and research to determine the effectiveness of their product packaging.
Two important things for authors to remember:
1. The cover is a potential reader's first impression of your book. There is an entire psychology built around the concept of "first impressions". That psychology should be understood by anyone whose product (a book, in this case) is just one among many in competition for the public's attention.
2. Think of the cover of your book in terms of "product packaging" in the same way that manufacturers regard the packaging of their products. The cover of your book is the "packaging", the "box" (metaphorically speaking) that contains the "product". The product is the story inside the "box". More often than not, a potential buyer's assumption about the quality of the product is determined by their perception of the quality of the packaging.
As a book cover designer, I tend to not use stock photos like you see on many book covers. Too often they tend to make the cover blend in with all the other similar book covers out there. I lean toward a more custom approach, creating a cover image, a "product package", that stands out as unique. When I do use stock images, I customize them to reflect the essence of your book.
Dozens of examples of "product packages" (book covers) that I've designed are displayed on my website:
http://www.bookcoversandvideos.webs.com
My fees are among the most competitive you're likely to find anywhere. Stop by and have a look. Let's see what I can do for you. :-)
Being new to the printing process of book covers, I've now learned that it can be a challenge to get graphics with the contrast and vibrancy you would expect. Here is an excellent article about it: Better Color from Print on Demand. So here is a redesign of the softcover version...To read more, click the link.
http://uviart.blogspot.com/2012/01/ne...
I'm not sure if he's taking commissions anymore, but I've worked with Jude Landry and the man is a certifiable genius. I was lucky enough to hire him before the rest of the world took notice, but he's beginning to win award after award now. Check him out at http://www.judelandry.com.Thanks,
Scott
Greetings all! I'm a book cover designer and I also produce book trailers. I primarily work with independent authors and small publishing houses. I design marketing material as well, such as post cards, book marks and social media graphics/banners. My portfolio can be perused on my site:
http://www.avalongraphics.org/
A few titles that I've designed the cover jackets for are:
I had two covers designed by Dustin Ashe at IndyArmada.com. Check out his website for an idea of what he can do. He's not hte cheapest, but I think he's the best.
My cover designer is awesome and I highly recommend him: D. Robert Pease of walking stick books. Here's the cover he did for me:
I used Paul Beeley! My sales went from 150 books to over 6500 since I hired him. His prices are great too, About $75 and he is easy to work with. http://www.create-imaginations.com/
Hello from Tugboat Design!At Tugboat Design I strive to provide high quality, professional book covers at an affordable price for authors. I know how important your book is to you, but I also understand that as an author your budget is tight. I can design a professional, unique book cover specifically for your book, or you can choose from my many ready-to-go covers that are available for purchase at a reduced price. I design covers for both e-book and print. I have designed for bestselling authors including New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg.
Other services that I offer include:
• Formatting for MOBI (Amazon), EPUB (Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play and Apple), Smashwords and Print (Createspace, Lightning Source, etc.)
• Promotional Material Design
I also offer package deals that combine book cover design, formatting and promotional materials at a reduced cost that you can customize to your needs.
Visit my website http://www.tugboatdesign.net
Find me on twitter @TugboatDesign
Hello Authors! Count me in. I'm also a book cover designer. Contact me for elegant, eye-catching designs that will get your project noticed.
You can find my portfolio at:
http://www.BeyondDesignInternational.com
or on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-...
Here are a few more links to covers I've done:
http://www.tamianwood.com/images/Book... http://www.tamianwood.com/images/book...
http://www.tamianwood.com/images/book...
Kind regards,
Tamian Wood
Graphic Designer
Beyond Design International
www.BeyondDesignInternational.com
I'm a professional artist and author, have so far done my own book covers, but have plenty of art that would suit a variety of books. See my website http://www.divinedesign.nu
I am a professional book cover artist and have worked for authors like Penelope Fletcher and Jason Letts. You can checkout my work at:www.thedarkrayne.com
renutheartist.deviantart.com
www.facebook.com/TheDarkRayne
If you like my work, please email me at renu.artist@gmail.com
Scarlett wrote: "Hi guys,I'm running a 30 book covers for $50 on my site :) There aren't many places left so please feel free to get in touch with me if you're interested! You can check out my work here:
http://..."
A lot of these designs are quite nice.
Scott wrote: "I'm not sure if he's taking commissions anymore, but I've worked with Jude Landry and the man is a certifiable genius. I was lucky enough to hire him before the rest of the world took notice, but ..."I agree with you, he's a genius.
Hi,I'd like to recommend Fena Lee, who does really wonderful covers at $100.00. For this you get up to 3 different covers for 1 title and unlimited edits. A quick, intelligent service. She's great to work with. She caters for all sorts of styles, check her extensive portfolio. This is my chick litty cover Ten Good Reasons To Lie About Your Age http://www.amazon.com/Love-Never-Dies...
http://pheeena.co.cc/details
Ruth wrote: "Long before I became a poet, I earned an MFA in painting. I was a professional artist with gallery representation in Los Angeles, and taught Art at the college level for many years. I have about 4..."Ruth, I love your work. Beautiful!
I used my cousin to do my book cover. http://brianwbaer.daportfolio.com/ I Love my cover.
May I recommend Cathy Helms of Avalon Graphics? http://www.avalongraphics.org
She's just produced a wonderfully romantic and evocative cover for my novel One Sweet Moment. She's talented, creative and a pleasure to work with.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Sweet-Mom...
I'm not a cover artist--but I'd like to help promote the wonderful artist that did my cover for LINKED.minjaMel Designs does awesome work on covers and websites. http://ninjameldesigns.com is her website. Mention I referred you if you contact her and she'll give you a 10% discount.
She does pre-made covers (on the site already) and custom covers.
One of the nice things is she is very, very reasonable. Check out some of her very unique covers.
This is the cover she did of my book.
I'm very happy with the cover that Derek Murphy of CreativeIndie did for me. The website seems to be under construction right now though.CreativeIndie
So I am not an cover artist but I usually make. my cover art myself and I think I do a Ok job at it. Recently I published a new ebook called ‘Willoughby‘ and I am not sure about the cover, I made it myself. Sometimes I feel as if I did a good job sometimes I think counterwise.please check it out and tell me what you think about the cover.
http://www.feedbooks.com/userbook/265...
i have desinged a cover for someone on deviant art if that counts? wich was my first and it sucks
Hands down....the BEST designer I have found is Nathalia Suellen. She just finished the cover for my novel, and here is her website. You can NOT go wrong with her. http://www.ladysymphonia.com
I had Diego Candia design mine. Well, actually, he didn't design the cover, he painted the cover art. I turned it into a graphic (I'm a laid off graphic designer). I'm not here pitching for work, necessarily, but I know Diego's looking for some extra work. If you're interested in the sort of stuff he does, I put some of the pieces he did for me into my photo album, if you look in my profile. Plus the cover art, which I will probably end up tweaking a bit. Anyway, if you want to throw a little work Diego's way, drop me a line. He's amazing to work with and it's like he's seeing straight into my head.
I always do my own cover art from my own artworks
By the way, I can offer free book covers =P Anyone interested just PM me.. All I ask is artist recognition and I will gladly make a book cover for you as long as you want an artwork
I have always loved to read & I spend hours in bookstores just looking at book covers... I am also a graphic designer & illustrator with illustration samples at (& 1 book cover design with illustration). I can also do photo manipulation if you prefer photos rather than illustrations on a cover. Facebook.com/MoonShineArtSpot
Please email if I can be of service. Thank you.
MoonShineArtSpot
Laura wrote: "Hello, I'm an author and a book cover designer. You can check out my work at http://www.llpix.com.Thanks, Laura Wright LaRoche
Author of Black Woods"
Laura wrote: "Hello, I'm an author and a book cover designer. You can check out my work at http://www.llpix.com.
Thanks, Laura Wright LaRoche
Author of Black Woods"
Ahhh here you are again. I was posting to get attention possibly for illustration or cover design & have discovered that I better get on the ball & make up a few "fake" covers for advertising sake! I realize that many authors are going to prefer photography to illustration. Do you have photos you have taken for sale? I am looking for a cabin & a lot of woods surrounding it after a snow storm. Do you have anything like that?
MoonShineArtSpot
Abhay wrote: "So I am not an cover artist but I usually make. my cover art myself and I think I do a Ok job at it. Recently I published a new ebook called ‘Willoughby‘ and I am not sure about the cover, I made i..."Abhay,
I read your poem and notes afterwards and viewed your cover. Will you email me MoonShineArtSpot@gmail.com to discuss the cover at length. I think the photo is a little dark in tone for what you are trying to portray in your poem. I would like to discuss the cover via email please.
I have my bachelor's degree from an art college & several years of design experience. I would love to help you with your cover.
MoonShineArtSpot@gmail.com
Although I get my covers from my own person who prefers to work with people he knows, I can highly recommend Calista Taylor. I know her and have seen a lot of her work and she is excellent.
Lisa wrote: "Laura wrote: "Hello, I'm an author and a book cover designer. You can check out my work at http://www.llpix.com.Thanks, Laura Wright LaRoche
Author of Black Woods"
Laura wrote: "Hello, I'm an aut..."
Lisa wrote: "Laura wrote: "Hello, I'm an author and a book cover designer. You can check out my work at http://www.llpix.com.
Thanks, Laura Wright LaRoche
Author of Black Woods"
Laura wrote: "Hello, I'm an aut..."
Hey Lisa I will DM you! :)
Hello.. I'm pretty young and I'm not a professional illustrator, but I'm a student in the School for Applied Arts and Design. So if anyone is willing to use my talents and give me a little something to write about in my CV once, I'd appreciate it.I'm writing myself, and I think I'm pretty good in creating a cover and illustrations based on the story or a description of it.
And I ask for no money (though I won't refuse if you offer it, haha), my only condition is to be listed as the cover artist or illustrator in your book :)
I'm also pretty traditional, and I'd always rather draw something myself than use a photo, and computer I can use only for additional touch. You can see some of my work in my DA gallery - http://aria-adams.deviantart.com/gall... .. but I have A LOT more than that (waiting to be uploaded, lol), and I can show you some other my works if you ask me.
Feel free to contact me, and good luck to all of you fellow artists!
p.s. excuse my mistakes, english is not my first language :p
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I enjoyed the effect :)
I can recommend a graphic designer in the Los Angeles area, Sherri Yu, who has designed 3 book covers for me. You can see them on my author page. While not inexpensive, she is a thorough professional, and you will receive high quality art direction that you can use to build and expand your brand. She is a lovely person and a joy to work with!Sherri Yu
Wonder Studio
Whittier, California
(562) 945-3650
Here's her last cover for me, just beautiful elements:
Hey authors!I am a professional photographer and designer.
I offer to produce an effective and appealing cover for your book. One of my photographs will make it an eyecatcher.
Check out my website:
http://www.streiflicht-fotografie.de/...
I highly recommend Laura at www.llpix.com. (She posted in this thread.)She did the cover for my novel, "Collapse"
http://bit.ly/MXD3ae
Still gives me chills looking at it! Outstanding work!
Hi, I'm a designer and video editor. I do custom book covers, trailers, promotional posters, business cards, websites, and more all at affordable prices. As an author myself I understand the struggle!I'm currently open to new clients. You can see alot of my work on my new website www.CynthiaVespia.com
Feel free to contact me with questions.
Hi everyone,I am an illustrator and book cover artist looking for work. I am very versatile and can adapt to all styles and genres. My work ranges from pencil, to oil paint, to digital imagery.
You can see samples of my work at: www.adamwayneart.com
If you're interested or have questions, please contact me at: a.wayne51@gmail.com
Thanks!
Adam
This is my design for my book (already published,
) So that was my first design :)
) So that was my first design :)
There's some very impressive art here.
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Here is a great cover artist that I've found:
Ellie Bockert Augsburger
Creative Manager
Creative Digital Studios
(440) 941-4221
http://www.creativedigitalstudios.com/
Ellie did an amazing job animating my covers for my "E-Author Resources" blog. Click here to see her work, as well as the work of other artists: http://eauthorresource.wordpress.com/
Thanks!