Every book deserves to make it to the hands of its readers, and sometimes that means taking care ...Every book deserves to make it to the hands of its readers, and sometimes that means taking care ...
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Every book deserves to make it to the hands of its readers, and sometimes that means taking care of the technical details behind the scenes.
I recently helped an author resize and adjust the bleed for a children's book illustration so it would meet Amazon KDP's print requirements. It's one of those parts of the publishing process readers never see, but getting it right makes all the difference.
I enjoy working on projects like this because it's not just about preparing files; it's about making sure an author's vision is ready for print without unexpected setbacks.
It's always rewarding knowing a book is one step closer to being published.
Have you ever been surprised by how much goes into preparing a book for print?
The Last Note — Halloween-Themed Character Design & Horror Poster
I first drew this character as a simple 2D illustration, then transformed it into a 3D character using AI. Its unusual appearance, brown hair, and piano-key collar inspired me to take the concept in a darker direction.
For this project, I wanted to create a Halloween-themed psychological horror concept. Since the character has a love for music but also has an unsettling presence, I developed The Last Note as a cinematic horror poster.
What if Hokusai's ghosts had to deal with modern life?
GHOSTED! is a playful Halloween collection inspired by Hyaku Monogatari (One Hundred Ghost Tales), a series of Japanese woodblock prints by Katsushika Hokusai.
Using three public domain artworks from the Art Institute of Chicago, I created a custom Recraft Style that brings traditional Japanese ghost illustrations into unexpected modern situations.
A mix of folklore, dark humor and everyday chaos.
Created for the Recraft AI × Contra Archive Style Challenge 2026.