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Charles
Seattle, WA, USA
Illustrator - Charlie believes in a future where somehow, against all odds, we make it. Tell me a story, let’s bring it to life. 🚫No AI🚫
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Gaming & LitRPG, LGBTQ Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Steampunk, Post-Apocalyptic, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Coyote & Crow
Sam
Monrovia, CA, USA
Book cover artist and illustrator specializing in fantasy, LitRPG, romance, and character-driven fiction.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Podium Entertainment
- Rogue Matter Inc.
Beverly
Pasadena, CA, USA
I'm an California-based illustrator specializing in character design of humans, animals, and magical creatures.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
- Self-employed
- Hachette Publishing
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Caitlin
New York, NY, USA
Hello! I'm an illustrator, designer, and author with 20+ years of publishing experience, including self-publishing.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Home & Garden, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and DIY & Crafts.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Brittany
Seattle, WA, USA
Illustrator for adult and YA fantasy and speculative fiction with 5 years experience working in freelance illustration and character design
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Steampunk, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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, Mystery & Crime, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Tanya
Stephenson, Virginia, USA
Freelance illustrator with a focus on creating whimsical narrative-based illustrations. 10+ years experience using various styles.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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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.
Taylor
Seattle, WA, USA
Always open to hearing about new projects! I illustrate children's books and design covers, and I love to work in all genres.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Design, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Young Adult, Education & Reference, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- House Special
Clint
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Art director and designer since 2007 creating bold, story-driven visuals with a strong background in the music industry.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Dark Romance, Romance, True Crime, and Non-Fiction.
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
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
J.E.
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Pen & ink illustrator, with a penchant for dark, spooky themes, whodunnit mysteries, and gothic nonsense.
Genres: Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Boyd's Mills & Kane/Highlights Magazine
- Bad Hand Books
- Self-employed
Caitlin B.
Manitou Springs, CO, USA
Illustrator/designer with a love of color, texture & hand-lettering. Characters. Cover design + picture books. Collaboration + communication
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Josh
Columbus, OH, USA
Illustrator for MG and YA publishing with a passion for captivating characters and emotionally driven narrative storytelling.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Short Story, Young Adult, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Elevate Pictures
- Pawn Creative
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Llewellyn Publishing
Candice
Iowa City, IA, United States
Award-winning illustrator with hand-crafted cover design. I read your book and provide the marketing assets you need to stand out! No genAI.
Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Bovard Studio, Inc.
Jack
Atlanta, GA, USA
Professional illustrator (17+ yrs) specializing in book covers, games & concept art. History editor at Dragon's Armory. At the helm & ready.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics Non-Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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