Kelly Guthauser – Designer

I'm Kelly, a book cover designer and illustrator. My goal is to create highly marketable illustrations and designs that also reflect the uniqueness of your story. I strive to design a beautiful piece of art every time I work on a cover!

Please note, no AI is used within any of my work.

My work includes everything below for your publishing needs:

-Ebook

-Blank Artwork

-Paperback, Hardback, and Dust Jacket (KDP or Ingram)

-Separate Title (Black and White Interior Title)

Areas of Expertise

- Romantasy

- Cozy Fantasy

What I've Done

I have worked on 200+ illustrations, including multiple award-winning and bestselling designs.

Clients Include:

Simon & Schuster

Penguin Random House

Laura Thalassa

Chloe C. Peñaranda

Carissa Broadbent

Arcane Book Box

Harper L. Woods

Ivy Asher

Raven Kennedy

J.E. Reed

Eva Chase

A Cover's Purpose

Creating a cover that appeals to new readers is the primary goal of a cover. With that comes my creativity and your general overview of needed elements!

My Process

After my offer is accepted, I will send over a series of questions tailored to figuring out an ideal direction for attracting readers to your cover.

If I have any questions, I will reach out and then begin to work on sketches for you to review. The sketches will have the primary elements, but not be a polished piece of work, Instead at this stage you may let me know of anything major needing revision. Once we are done, the final payment is sent and files are delivered.

If you have any additional add-ons, I am happy to talk through them and give you a quote.

Next Steps

I look forward to your request, even if you aren’t sure, feel free to send it and I will see if I am a good fit for you. I hope to work with you soon!

Testimonials

"I love working with Kelly! They are such a wonderful collaborator, and to date I have worked with them for seven covers (surely with more to come!). They have a keen eye for balancing the commercial and artistic elements of a cover. Their work speaks for itself!"

- Carissa Broadbent, Author of The Serpent and the Wings of Night

“Kelly does incredible work, and she's amazing to work with. I can't recommend her enough!”

- Laura Thalassa, Author of the Bargainer Series

“Terrific to work with-so positive and talented, and I LOVE how she meets her deadlines. I'm definitely booking with her again.”

— Teddy Harrison, NYT Bestselling Author