David Schmelling - Designer
Stahnsdorf, Germany
I focus my work mainly on the genres Fantasy and Science Fiction, which may also include Horror or Adventure genres.
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Overview
I'm an illustrator and concept-artist, looking for new opportunities to network and to offer my services to clients in the industry. I am experienced in sketching, drawing, painting (traditionally and digitally), matte painting and coloration. Although I graduated as a communication designer in 2008, I have focussed my skills on illustration and concept design (character creation, environments and scenery for different media such as video games, books and more). I am always open for negotiation and learning quickly in order to provide solutions for the client's projects. If there are any questions please contact me and I will respond as quickly as I possibly can.
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Languages
English
Fiction
Adventure
Comics & Graphic Novels
Fantasy
Horror
Science Fiction
Work experience
Illustration and Conceptart (Freelance)
Freelance
September, 2010
–
Present
(over 8 years)
Creating, illustrating and designing characters, environments, scenery and more for projects of my clients, as well as helping out with the plot and worldbuilding if requested.
Portfolio (6 selected works)
Era of Undying
Emilie Knight
There hasn’t been a Blood Warrior for decades. Everyone assumed they were extinct and couldn’t return. Turns out they were just in hiding. Pen chose to revert back to her nomadic life after the death of her family. Life was always safer that way, away from people. Now she’s been caught and odd occurrences have been happening in Ichorisis. People are surviving horrible injuries and illnesses th... read more
Wild Boys of the Swamp (English Edition)
Jery tillotson, Jason Fury
From swamp lust - to swamp fury! Dark Oaks Art Colony slumbers beneath the sultry, Alabama sun--until dynamo Sunny St. James roars in from his sensational Broadway appearance to write his memoirs. His golden looks and dazzling charisma enchants the twenty-one male artists and musicians who battle for his attention. But someone doesn't want him there and at the end will Sunny and his new found ... read more
M-World
Stephen Flanagan
When Sam leaves Earth to try and make money for his family at the feared Tricium Mines, he is pulled into events far larger than he could possibly have imagined. A crash-landing on an unknown planet is only the beginning, and he finds himself caught between mind-controlled weapons, hostile robots, ancient civilisations, unimaginable riches and the charismatic head of a corporation that will st... read more
Welcome to the world of NALZAMBOR ... Nath is a special warrior. He is a man destined to be a dragon…Ravaged by war, Nalzambor needs it’s hero. The once vibrant world filled with peace and beauty is collapsing underneath the crushing boots of the Armies of Barnabus. Fear and disorder rule. High Priestess Selene sends out her forces to shut the menace, Nath Dragon, down. Her dragons, draykis, s... read more
#1 International Bestselling SeriesWelcome to the world of NALZAMBOR ... Nath is a special warrior. He is a man destined to be a dragon. In order to become a dragon, he must save the dragons. For countless years Nath has been on a quest to become a dragon, but his meddling with the other races tends to get in the way. The way of men is not the way of Nath Dragon his father has warned him. Yet,... read more
Askendum: Eine Weltraumoper in vier Akten
Deon R. Murczak
ASKENDUM: Die große Weltraumoper in vier Akten.Die nahe Zukunft. Während um Terra eine Schlacht tobt, wird inmitten des verwüsteten Planetensystems von Tau Ceti ein uraltes und mächtiges Artefakt gefunden. Vier Kristalle sind zu seiner Aktivierung nötig. Zwei Terraner, eine Xoheanerin und eine Malmanesin beschließen, sich gemeinsam auf die Suche zu machen, und werden auf ihrer abenteuerlichen ... read more
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Working with David has been a great experience. He was very responsive and willing to make all sorts of minor changes I suggested. Even when I didn't have a very sure idea of what I wanted myself, he was able to come up with something that worked. If you're looking for a cover with original artwork, I would highly recommend.
Nathaniel Beardsley, May 2019
A delight to work with and talk to.
Emilie Lassaline, April 2019
David was a pleasure to work with, especially with me being a first-time author. He replies within a reasonable time frame and always explains his reasoning for making certain design choices. He often shares many of the intermediate stages of development to allow for constant feedback, so any major revisions are done near the beginning of the collaboration.
I hope to work with him on the cover...
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Connor Gaymon, March 2019
I love David's illustration. He has a real gift!
Chris Berkness, November 2018
David did an amazing job with the cover/illustrations. He has an incredible gift and I look forward to working with him in the future.
Not only is his product amazing, but he is very professional and timely with responses which is something I value.
Chris Berkness, October 2018
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