Book Cover Illustration & Design Turning Words into Art
Starting at
$
25
/hrAbout this service
Summary
I craft captivating book cover illustrations that evoke powerful emotions and draw readers in. My style emphasizes expressive characters and atmospheric scenes, ensuring your book's cover perfectly reflects its unique tone and message.
Process
1. Project Consultation & Briefing:
Gather Information: We'll have an initial consultation to discuss your book project. Please provide a synopsis of your book, including:
Genre: (e.g., Fantasy, Romance, Thriller, Children's)
Target Audience: (e.g., Young Adult, Adult, Children)
Key Themes & Mood: (e.g., Mystery, Hope, Adventure, Dark, Lighthearted)
Any specific requests or preferences: (e.g., color palette, style preferences, character descriptions)
Script/Excerpt (Optional): If available, providing a short script or book excerpt can greatly assist in capturing the essence of your story.
2. Concept Development & Exploration:
Initial Sketches: Based on our discussion, I will create 2-4 initial sketch concepts to explore different visual directions for your book cover.
Client Feedback: I will present the sketches to you for review and feedback. We'll discuss your preferences and refine the chosen concept together.
3. Finalized Sketch & Approval:
Refined Sketch: I will refine the chosen sketch based on your feedback, ensuring it accurately reflects the book's tone and message.
Client Approval: Once you're satisfied with the finalized sketch, we'll proceed to the next stage.
4. Color & Rendering:
Color Exploration: I will explore color palettes and rendering techniques to bring the illustration to life.
Client Review: I will present color and rendering options for your review and feedback.
5. Revisions & Refinements:
Revisions: I offer a limited number of revisions to ensure your complete satisfaction with the final design.
Client Collaboration: I will work closely with you throughout the revision process to address any concerns or make necessary adjustments.
6. Final Delivery:
High-Resolution Files: Upon your approval, I will deliver high-resolution files of the final book cover illustration in various formats (e.g., JPEG, PNG, PDF) suitable for print and digital use.
Project Completion: The project is considered complete upon successful delivery of the final files.
What's included
High-Resolution Files
Final Cover Design: - Provided in multiple formats (e.g., JPEG, PNG, PDF) for print and digital use. - CMYK color mode for print. - RGB color mode for digital. - High resolution (300 DPI) for optimal print quality. - Multiple sizes (e.g., front cover, back cover, spine) for different book formats (paperback, hardcover, ebook).
Source Files (Optional)
If agreed upon, provide source files (e.g. Photoshop) for future edits or modifications.
Example projects
Skills and tools
Illustrator
Print Designer
Digital illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Excel
Procreate
Industries
Arts & Entertainment