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Hokyoung 5 star rating

New York, United States

I am an illustrator interested in making images with strong moods and narratives.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Kelly 5 star rating

Wilmington, DE, United States

I love how good design can complete a writer's vision and make it engaging. Fantasy, thrillers, historical and fiction really get me going.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and New Adult.

Work experience:

  • Four Dog Creative
  • Delaware Today
  • Delaware Bride
  • Self-employed

Angela 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

My work is very detailed oriented, i like to focus on illustrations made with lines and textures. I can work both realistically and stylized

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Classics, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Nature, Humanities & Social Sciences, Math & Science, New Age, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Self-employed

Anthony 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Award winning book cover illustrator specializing in Fantasy and Sci-fi. Clients include Fantasy Flight Games, Palladium Books and more.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Classics, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Dustin Yellin Studios
  • Self-employed

Steve 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

I paint spaceships and other things. Freelance illustrator and commissioning art director with 15 combined years in those drivers seats.

Genres: Space Opera, Science Fiction, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Military Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Fantasy Flight Games

Peter 5 star rating

West Chester, PA, USA

Passionate about using my illustration and graphic design skills to enable clear communication. Seeking to work with other creatives.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, and Art.

Work experience:

  • Zenda Consulting
  • Eulerity
  • Self-employed

Rachel 5 star rating

Mesquite, NV, USA

I'm an illustrator with 10 years of experience as a freelancer in the publishing space. Whatever your needs, I'm here to help!

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • King Show Games

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Meghan 5 star rating

Atlanta, GA, USA

Experienced illustrator creating narrative, character-focused artwork for novels, covers, and publishing projects.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dark Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Marvel Comics

Daniel 5 star rating

Atlanta, GA, USA

Illustrator who creates thoughtfully designed artwork for covers, interiors, and other needs for a variety of genres. Let's talk!

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Classics, Action & Adventure, Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Kason Ind.
  • Self-employed

Reese 5 star rating

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Reese is an award-winning illustrator specializing in watercolor who loves historical fiction, horror, and fantasy.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Fancypants SF

Geoffrey 5 star rating

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Nautilus Books Gold Award Winning Illustrator. Games, comics, books, graphic design, you name it, I've done it!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Point Park University
  • YR Media

Jack 5 star rating

San Diego, CA, USA

LGBTQIA+ illustrator and comic artist based in San Diego, CA creating impactful and images that tell a story.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Poetry, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, and History.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Grossmont College

Freelance illustrator who specializes in characters, portraiture, and visual narrative.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, LGBTQ Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

I am an illustrator specializing in digital inking. I create chapter headings, maps, character sketches and author merchandise.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Gaming & LitRPG, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Christine 5 star rating

Jersey City, NJ, USA

Art director, graphic designer, and illustrator with over 16 years of experience specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Anthologies, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Tordotcom Publishing
  • Grand Central Publishing/Forever Books
  • Oxford University Press
  • Self-employed

Anthony 5 star rating

Centerton, AR, USA

Self-taught comic illustrator with a sharp sense of humor and a bold manga-inspired style, dynamic action and brutal details.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Fantasy, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bentkey Ventures LLC
  • Spinrack

Mark 5 star rating

Athens, Georgia, USA

I'm an illustrator specializing in children, young adult books. I had worked with several independent authors as well as publishers.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Classics, Action & Adventure, Young Adult, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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