When school starts, another evergreen process begins— writers seek out covers for dark academia and school related stories. In this science fiction fantasy twist on the genre, Echoes of Eternity features staples of the genre but also some unique elements due to the science fiction aspect. Featuring an academy building and a teenage student, IContinue reading “Echoes of Eternity | Fantasy-Sci-fi Book Cover”
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The Black Stone Unleashed | Fantasy Cover
Sometimes it’s important to trust the process, and for this one, I definitely had to trust it! When I made my last post, I was in the middle of working on the cover for the sequel to the Temple Unleashed and honestly, it was not looking good. But, with a little faith, time, and changingContinue reading “The Black Stone Unleashed | Fantasy Cover”
The Temple Unleashed | Magical Book Cover
Green, snakes, a key, and lots of magical vibes made this fantasy cover so fun to make! I’m in the process of making the cover for the sequel as well, but this one still might be my favorite of the two. Also, my queue is open for requests with availability asap! If you’d like aContinue reading “The Temple Unleashed | Magical Book Cover”
Of Spellbooks and Thieves Book Cover
In July of 2022, I was commissioned by the wonderful Robin Winckler to create the cover for her novel, Of Spellbooks and Thieves. Featuring magic, an ancient textbook, and a castle made out of coffee stains, it’s one of my favorites I’ve made. If you’d like to read Of Spellbooks and Thieves or take aContinue reading “Of Spellbooks and Thieves Book Cover”
Sweet Poison Book Cover
My latest cover design for a fantasy, folklore book! I had such a wonderful time making this cover, illustrating the tattoos, and including all of the elements (foxes, swords, fire, and more!) to bring the story idea to life.
Coil of Gold Book Cover
Started in 2019, this object-based book cover was created for a fantasy-adventure novel. However, this is actually the second iteration of the same idea. As a process continues, it’s critical to keep in mind the audience for the book, current trends, as well as color theory.
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