Mallette Blum

Mallette Blum – Designer

Visual storyteller specializing in book cover illustrations for young adult and middle-grade fantasy.

Overview

Hello! Thank you for stopping by my Reedsy page. I am an illustrator and graphic artist currently residing in Jackson, Michigan. After graduating from Kendall College of Art and Design with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design in 2008, I launched my career by successfully helping authors bring their stories to life through my art for more than 10 years. Since I was young, I've always enjoyed adventure stories with magical twists. My portfolio reflects that on my style of visual story telling.


It is very important for me to give my clients a wonderful experience during their projects. I specialize in creating illustrations for Middle-Grade chapter books and YA Fantasy covers. I look forward to collaborating with you on your book project!

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Fantasy Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Awards
  • 2012 Gold Mom's Choice Award
Certifications
  • BFA in Graphic Design from Kendall College of Art and Design

Work experience

Far Ahead Advertising

Aug, 2014 — Jul, 2017 (almost 3 years)
Work closely with ad reps and clients to create compelling ad designs for a well known local news paper and magazines in the Berrien County Michigan area. Expertly use Adobe programs such as Illustrator and InDesign to create ads and page layouts. Organize files and meet tight deadlines for publication.

Self-employed

Jul, 2011 — Present
Create eye-catching visual illustrations for book covers and picture books using Adobe Photoshop and a Wacom Tablet. Work with publishing editors and writers to create the best visual representation for their book to capture the reader's attention.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Fading Starlight: Chanza Wolfblood: Book One

Elizabeth, Coral

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Made with Reedsy
Ghouls of Greenbottom Ward: Foundlings of Arkenia

Bjornestad, Kathy

Beartown Press

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Made with Reedsy
Chronicles of Ash: Shadows Rising

Sumner, DC

Independently published

Cover Design Illustration Typography

Mallette has 15 reviews

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Kathy B.

Kathy B.

Jul, 2024

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Mallette did a professional job on my cover. She listened to me, offered choices, and accurately depicted details from my book that I wanted on the cover. She was responsive and willing to make adjustments in a timely manner. She had never done a map before, and I had never tried to describe one ...
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Mallette B.
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you on your book! :)
Savanah V.

Savanah V.

Feb, 2023

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Mallette Blum was amazing to work with. Her art is beautiful. I would recommend her to anyone. I'd also love to work with her again on future projects. She is professional and timely.
Mallette B.
Thank you, Savanah! I look forward to creating more artwork for your future books!
Andersen W.

Andersen W.

Jul, 2021

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Mallette was incredibly professional and beyond delivered when it came to visualizing my characters.
Mallette B.
Thank you, Andersen! I am happy you enjoyed the final artwork. It was a fun project to collaborate with you on. Hope we can work again soon in the future.
Chris C.

Chris C.

Aug, 2024

Once again I have been thoroughly delighted with Mallette’s work. She captured my thoughts and brought them to life and I couldn’t be more pleased.
Mallette B.
Thank you, Chris! :)
Kirsten M.

Kirsten M.

Jul, 2024

Mallette was a pleasure to work with. She understood the brief immediately and delivered a cover that fit my vision. I'm happy to recommend her!

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