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Elynn
South Orange, United States
A versatile, creative, collaborative book design professional who designs covers and interiors with a focus on the children's market.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Freelance
Gillian
Oakland, CA, USA
I'm an illustrator from California specializing in vibrant pictures with a hand-drawn feel for YA, children's, self-help, and biographies.
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Coming of Age, Young Adult, Calendars, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Candice
Iowa City, IA, United States
Award-winning fantasy illustrator. 100% hand-made with no generative AI. Providing cover design, typography, marketing assets, and more!
Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Steampunk, Science Fiction, Gaming & LitRPG, and New Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Bovard Studio, Inc.
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Rafael
Mesa, AZ, USA
I am a professional designer, art director, and illustrator who loves books—working with publishers in Europe, USA, Asia, and indie authors.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Coverkitchen
Ethan
Idaho Falls, ID, USA
Award winning illustrator that specializes in a cozy and whimsical watercolor style
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Design, Nature, Action & Adventure, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- Stories Untold
- Self-employed
Anthony
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
Arthur
Fargo, ND, USA
Freelance artist/illustrator with a love of all things fantasy and sci-fi.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Urban Fantasy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Lauren
Rocky Mount, Virginia, USA
An illustrator living amongst the folklore and trees of Appalachia creating art based on ritual, stories, and the aspects that call to her.
Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Short Story, and New Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Xervéo
Kel
Savannah, GA, USA
I’m an Illustrator and Concept Designer ready to collaborate, I've done work with comics and various freelance projects for roughly 5 years.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Coming of Age, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- T. Y Nereim Comics
- Self-employed
- Celebritees
Casey
Bellevue, Washington, USA
Fantasy illustrator and designer specializing in young adult novels and whimsical fiction literature!
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Drawn2Art
- Bellevue Schools Foundation
- Boneshaker Press
- Wizards of the Coast
- Self-employed
Laura
Broadlands, VA, USA
I'm a digital fantasy illustrator. I specialize in painting scenes of magic and wonder. Middle Grade covers are my specialty. No AI used!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Picture Books, and Gaming & LitRPG.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Susan
Berkeley, CA, USA
Award-winning Illustrator-Designer, former clients: Scholastic, Chicago Review Press, Stanford University Press, Hunter House Pub. UCSF...
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Fantasy, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Math & Science.
Work experience:
- Chicago Review Press
- Scholastic Book Club
- Self-employed
- Blue Dot Kids Press
Jillian
Canton, CT, USA
Digital illustrator specializing in hand lettering, patterns, and bright, bold, colorful designs
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Home & Garden, Non-Fiction, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Sarah
Chicago, IL, USA
Professional artist and designer specializing in portraiture. Let me bring your stories to life!
Genres: Holiday, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-Employed
Erling
Kittery, ME, USA
Professional illustrator with a passion for creating compelling illustrations that evoke an emotional response with the viewer.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Limbic Software
- SMFA - Tufts University
- CCP Games
- Astoria Graphics
Michelle
University Park, MD, USA
I am an illustrator and animator specializing in YA and Middle Grade book cover illustration.
Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Business & Management, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Education & Reference, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Nathan
Omaha, NE, USA
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





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