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Hi all, I'm an illustrator http://vdyej.me. I specialize in bold, vector graphics that feature the human figure. I recently drew a series of digital illustrations inspired by Flannery O'Connor's short stories: 
For more images and info, please visit my website http://vdyej.me, or email me veronicadye@gmail.com
Byron Rempel is a fantastic artist and a great guy to work with. He's done my covers for 13, and "The Watcher in the Sea." Check out my page to see them. He can be reached here: http://www.byronjrempel.com/
I'll throw mine in as well. I have a desgree in graphic design, and have taught it, but have done things on the side for friends and family. I've decided to try and expand into doing mostly author covers and promo materials and such. Here's my site with some samples. http://tangledtreegraphic.wix.com/home
I’m Sanja, a book cover designer with over 10 years of experience in designing and I've been designing covers for authors from all over the world. For me, nothing is more enjoyable and rewarding that working with bright, creative people. In collaboration, we will turn your concepts into a great cover. You can see my work here:http://sanjagombar.wix.com/bookcoverd...
Hi I am looking for an illustrator for a book cover for a short story.It needs to be drawn or digital, so no photographic details.
Fit to Kindle
Mostly looking for someone to get their first tries for this. Mostly because I am also starting out writing stories. So we can help each other.
Kind regards
Johannes
What do you have in mind for illustration? Maybe I can help you.
All I want to say is thanks for starting this resource. I have only been looking at it for a couple of minutes and have found it very helpful.
Hello everyone! My name is Tansie Stephens and I am a Professional Digital Artist. The creation of art is my passion. I am able to create all kinds of graphic design related projects, Including Book Cover Typography Design and Book Cover Artwork...and Book Trailers. Here are some examples of my artwork, published art and Typography Examples:
Please contact me at: tansiestephens@hybridgothica.com for any inquiries regarding my work and book cover art, trailers, etc. :) Cheers!
Hello, I am looking for an illustrator to do a book cover for my dark fantasy. The story involves a creepy forest and a creature. For the front cover I have an idea of an entrance to a forest, a bunch of trees, grown close together. They are thin and decayed. A hand is extended out of the trees, in a way saying "come here" or "come in". The hand is dirty, with long fingers and overgrown, jagged fingernails.Reply if interested.
I've added a small number of ready-made covers to my collection. I can spend days making each these, so I don't know if I'll ever have the large collections some designers produce, but you might see something you like. Scroll down past the covers on this page, you'll find a round icon that will take you to the ready-made covers: http://cathistevenson.com/word/book-c...
Hi Everybody,Is your novel being released in 2015? If so i'm writing an article on the Top 21 book covers being released 2015.
If your novel has an amazing cover and you wish to be added pm me a message, with an example of the cover.
If your cover is successful you will be notified in the next two weeks.
Hi EveryoneI'm the owner of Coffee and Characters author services, specializing in editing, cover design, and book promotions.
I have several premade book covers available for sale all under $100 and custom book covers range anywhere from $150-$250
Most recently one of my covers that I designed is Pneuma
but you can see more on my website
http://www.coffeeandcharacters.com
Andrea wrote: "Hello, I am looking for an illustrator to do a book cover for my dark fantasy. The story involves a creepy forest and a creature. For the front cover I have an idea of an entrance to a forest, a bu..."I've sent you a PM through goodreads. :)
Andrea wrote: "Hello, I am looking for an illustrator to do a book cover for my dark fantasy. The story involves a creepy forest and a creature. For the front cover I have an idea of an entrance to a forest, a bu..."I am interested!
Hi there. Please feel free to check out the cover art on my two books. My sister-in-law is a talented artist and would be happy to help.Fate of the Loyal
Severed Destinies
Do you need a beautiful book cover at an affordable price?Coffee and Characters has several pre-made designs to choose from and offers custom cover design options to meet your specific needs.
Our pre-made prices are as low as $50 and custom covers start at $150-$300 based on complexity with discounts offered for ebook only designs
You can learn more about us at Coffee and Characters website http://www.coffeeandcharacters.com
Book your cover design before March 1st and receive $10 off by mentioning this goodreads post
I design covers for online magazines (Neo-opsis, Aurealis, Plasma Frequency, Daily Science Fiction, etc.). Here's a link to my gallery:http://ronsandersatwork.deviantart.co...
Imagine beautiful banners, titles, etc.
I found a good cover designer whose rates are quite reasonable, I think. I've been pleased with her work. She did the cover for my first cozy mystery, and she's currently working on one for my second. Her name is Tatiana, at Vila Design (VILADESIGN.NET). Here's the first cover she did for me, if you want to check it out: http://bit.ly/1uXg9aW
Greetings, I'm a professional freelance Illustrator who specializes in crafting Fantasy Horror but can adapt to any genre or medium. I craft original Illustrations, Character/Creature Concept Designs, Visual Narratives, and look forward to collaborating with clients to create fresh takes on old and new ideas alike.
I will tailor my fee to suit your unique needs and am more than willing to negotiate on the final price.
You can peruse my portfolio online at www.Studio-Aegis.com , I look forward to working you.
" Hello!My name is Matias Trabold I'm a freelancer Artits based in Chile.
I have a few years of freelancing experience & a wide variety of skills to assist you in your creative matters.
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Edit 15 Feb 2015: Thank you to everyone who expressed an interest. I've signed a contract with an artist. If I have more jobs, I'll come back to this thread in the future.Hello. I'm looking for a cover artist/illustrator willing to do original artwork for my series. It's in the high fantasy genre with dark/horror elements. The series also has glbtq content, therefore the artist must not be someone who would find glbtq subject matter objectionable. The artwork will not involve smut, just to make that clear. I'm not interested in smutty covers. Although the stories involve relationships, this is high fantasy, which means I need an artist able to illustrate mythical creatures (dragons, gryphons, angels, minotaurs, etc.) and who can also portray human/elvish/dwarvish characters in historical clothing and armour (similar to 1600 European fashion or thereabouts). The artist must also be able to draw ghouls/zombies. I'm looking for the right to use the work for both ebooks and print novels and the right to use the cover art to promote my work. The artwork must be for my series only and not available to any other author, as in I want exclusive rights to the artwork. Send me a PM if you are interested.
Hello I am a young author that is looking to start his career. If you are interested in designing a couple different pages for my story, such as map or character pages, please email me at zkemp1029384756@gmail.com. Thank you for your time.
K.M. wrote: "Hello. I'm looking for a cover artist/illustrator willing to do original artwork for my series. It's in the high fantasy genre with dark/horror elements. The series also has glbtq content, therefor..."I might be able to find someone for you, she is a young person, but an amazing artist and if you want i can email you some of her work. She is especially good at fantasy, which is what you want and she would love to design for someone. Send me an email at zkemp1029384756@gmail.com if you want to know more about her.
I everyone. I'm new to this sight and a first time author. I am also an illustrator, having illustrated my own children's book. Here is a link to my work on deviantart. http://wccomics.deviantart.com/ Thanks!!
I'd also recommend Matt Hughes for cover art. He did the cover of my novel The Reflections of Queen Snow White
I've gotten a lot of really positive feedback about it. You can see his other work at:
http://www.matthughesart.com/
Hi everyone,I am a freelance book cover artist from Prague...
Check out my portfolio on Behance: https://www.behance.net/nikolaklimova
Hi, I'm a Canadian illustrator who loves creating book covers and storybook illustrations - especially for fantasy genres!
You can check out my work here:
www.syddanger.com
You can email me at syd@syddanger.com if you're interested in working together.
- Syd Danger
I'm a designer/illustrator with a unique style that combines traditional and digital illustration, photography, collage and graphic design.Please take a look at my portfolio at www.diogolando.com and contact me if you're interested in my work and style.
Regards
Diogo Lando
Angela wrote: "Hi everyone,Well, I followed some advice that I found on this board and now I need more advice!
I found a wonderful illustrator on Deviantart to illustrate my cover. He's reasonably priced, and ..."
hello i would be able to add text for free using indesign if you want me to but I cannot get the files or spine that you need.
Have you written a YA book that is being released in 2015 with a great Blurb? If so how would you like your blurb to be added to my next blog post?I`m looking for 21 amazing blurbs that I can rant about on my blog and social media websites. If you think your blurb is worthy or if you think your favourite authors blurb is worthy pm me the name of the book/Author
I am only adding books that are being released in 2015
For full information on the promotions I do for Authors sign up to my mailing list bar at www.read-magical-books.com
This is free promotion
M.J. wrote: "Have you written a YA book that is being released in 2015 with a great Blurb? If so how would you like your blurb to be added to my next blog post?I`m looking for 21 amazing blurbs that I can ran..."
Hello M.J.
Here's my blurb from the back cover of "Into the Vines." My release was January 21st 2015. Thank you.
ps. You like mythical and fantasy ... I wrote about realism w/ elements of mystique. :)
back cover ... Into the Vines is a novel of discovery, personal triumph and heroism. French Bleu, a vintage-jazz nightclub in Paris offers a reprieve to its inhabitants from death, illness and captivity.
Olivier is a pilot who rescues stranded and desperate souls from famine and war torn areas of Africa, while Daniela, a young nurse, seeks that which is amiss in her own life. Brie, a strong woman, must find a destiny which awaits her own ambition. She celebrates a milestone birthday after encountering an illness, bringing grace and experience in her search for something more.
Daniela dreamed. “I want to be as confident as Brie on a sunny day in Savannah in the summertime.” From the vineyard cooking school in the garden-like Loire Valley, where these three lives meet, to the streets of Paris, where fate brings blessings from angst and longing. This story revels in realism.
This sanctuary seemingly held an inspirational deity as they witnessed a spiritual unity on the Ceremonial Cliffs. Hawa dreams of flying a plane someday, while Francis possesses natural talents of the musical kind. Together they keep a secret for fear of retribution.
“I heard LOVE lasts forever and my mom says there are all kinds of love. So maybe you should find another kind of love, since your first love lasted forever,” said Francis.
Kim Troike
M.J. wrote: "Have you written a YA book that is being released in 2015 with a great Blurb? If so how would you like your blurb to be added to my next blog post?I`m looking for 21 amazing blurbs that I can ran..."
POlARITY IN LOVE by Brenda Vicars (YA contemporary to be published 2015)
He’s black. She’s white. They’re fifteen and in love. They’ve kissed only twice and live 200 miles apart, but they’re confident no obstacle can break their bond. POLARITY, so named by her ever-unraveling, borderline-personality mother, knows how to navigate human minefields. ETHAN, heroic like his father who died in Afghanistan, is immune to common peer pressures that can derail young men in the hood.
Unbeknownst to Polarity, a prostitution gang targets Ethan’s younger sisters, and he has no faith that the law will protect the girls. As he withdraws into his mission to save his family, Polarity is perplexed by changes in him, especially after he’s charged with felony assault—and admits he’s guilty.
Hi all, I'm looking for artists to contribute to my next book. I'm aiming to have artwork inspired by my own poetry. If you're interested please email me: contact@evelynknightley.co.uk
Zach wrote: "its pretty cool i like it"thanks so much, Zach! What would you or wouldn't you change in it? The concept actually incorporates the themes of the book - it is an interstellar - mind exploration weird fiction where the background is the Indian Samsara - the circle of life and the name of my main character is Samsarian... so basically playing around with the idea of circlicity (that is not an actual word) of life and love and career and journey in general and everything else in between :)
I think that sounds really cool. If I had to change anything on this cover I would probably a slightly , slightly bigger spacing between the letters and possibly underling the author name and make the underline dots that are a different color than red and slightly bigger than the ones used in the lettering.
Zach wrote: "I think that sounds really cool. If I had to change anything on this cover I would probably a slightly , slightly bigger spacing between the letters and possibly underling the author name and make ..."Great suggestions! I'll do some tweaking and let's see what happens :) thank you!
no problem, anytime. If you ever want more suggestions on anything, or just wanna talk. feel free to email me at zkemp1029384756@gmail.com. I hope your book becomes a success.
Great opportunity for illustrators - thanks for having this forum. I'm an author/illustrator - I've designed all of my book covers - have a peek: www.francisart.comAs an aside - how much credit do you give your illustrator? I've been disappointed in the past with some authors who I've done work for....just curious
The cover of my book it's mine creation, what do you think? 
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Vardan wrote: "Zach wrote: "its pretty cool i like it"thanks so much, Zach! What would you or wouldn't you change in it? The concept actually incorporates the themes of the book - it is an interstellar - mind e..."
"Circlicity" may not be a real word, but it sure sounds good!
Marco wrote: "The cover of my book it's mine creation, what do you think? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2..."
Picturesque and beautiful.
Hello, I'm an illustrator. You can see my work in some of these sites. I hope you like what you see and let's get in touch. :)http://marvcastilloart.tumblr.com
http://instagram.com/marvcastillo
http://marvincastillo.deviantart.com
Thanks Angel glad you liked ! nice to meet you BB Marv :)
Marco wrote: "Thanks Angel glad you liked ! nice to meet you BB Marv :)"
Nice to meet you too :)
Hello,I am an experienced graphic artist and proprietor of my own studio. My artist work is keenly focused on character renditions both for cover art as well as larger promotional material, such as posters, or that extra special touch of a giclée print on stretched canvas.
My work is in an online portfolio on Behance.
Book covers at:
Cover Art
Custom character artwork at:
Character portraits
Jaclyn made me an awesome cover for my upcoming book, Lacy's End. I send her a brief synopsis, the opening scene (which I wanted the cover to depict) and she got it right on the first try. I greatly appreciate you, Jaclyn.https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
visit my website for a sneak preview. www.victoriaschwimley.com
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I am a designer with www.RavenTreeDesign.com , and offer a full line of publishing and author services.
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