Kim Dingwall

Kim Dingwall – Designer

Illustrator and designer specialising in fantasy. I always read the manuscript if it's available!

Overview

With over 17 years experience as a freelance illustrator and designer, I specialize in fantasy book cover illustration. I feel honoured when I get to wrap someone's story in a cover!


My process begins with reading as much of your manuscript as you're willing and able to give me. This way I can get to the heart of your story and its characters. And as a bonus for me, I love reading :D I'll ask a bunch of questions at the beginning of our collaboration, and seek your feedback on my work throughout the creative process.


I've worked with major publishers, but there's nothing quite like the level of immersion you get when you work directly with the author. When I work I reeeeally get into my work (I can't multitask to save my life) and my illustration style is labour-intensive so to give each book the individual attention it deserves I have a limited capacity for the number of projects I can take on. I'm typically booked out 3-6 months in advance.


I offer character illustration, book cover design and illustration, and exterior typography work. I can draw a book's cover illustration alone, or make the whole book cover design so that it's print-ready.


Please reach out if you're interested in working together, or have any questions.

Services
Fiction
Epic Fantasy Gaming & LitRPG Magical Realism Middle Grade Fantasy Romantic Fantasy Science Fiction Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English

Work experience

Self Employed

Mar, 2006 — Present

Portfolio

Cover Design Illustration Typography
An Honored Vow (The Halfling Saga)

Blair, Melissa

Union Square & Co.

Annabelle (The Lost Princess Book 1)

Westphal, Annie

Annie Westphal

The Last Refuge (Stealing Sanctuary)

Bacilieri, Christina

Crescent Ink Publishing, LLC

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Illustration Typography
As the Dark Trine’s noose tightens around Kinderra, young Trine Mirana Pinal and her mentor, the Trine hero Tetric Garis, embark on a quest to learn how the enigmatic watchtower of Jasal’s Kee... read more
Cover Design Illustration Typography
Now is the moment of choice... Betrayed by the man she once worshipped, Mirana Pinal must finish the quest for Jasal’s Keep with the help of an enemy. As she races to save her people, the Fal'... read more
Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Illustration Typography
Journey to Zentobia

D'Alessandro, Stacy

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Illustration Typography

Kim has 46 reviews

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Tam S.

Tam S.

Apr, 2025

Kim is a wonderful artist and collaborator who helped bring my stories and characters to life. I would absolutely work with her again.
Sarah H.

Sarah H.

Sep, 2024

This is the second time I've worked with Kim, and once again, I'm so happy I did. Kim is both professional and personable, always responsive and accommodating, and completely thorough. Her process is very hands on, which I always appreciate, and her skills are second to none. The final product ...
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Sarah H.

Sarah H.

Feb, 2024

Working with Kim was such a great experience! She was professional and friendly, and engaging throughout the process. Her dedication to her craft is obvious in her artwork, which is truly second to none. I'm so pleased with how the cover for my first novel came out, and since it was book one in a...
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Annie W.

Annie W.

Nov, 2023

Working with Kim was a delight! I think the beauty of her artwork speaks for itself, but she was also incredibly easy to work with behind the scenes. I am absolutely planning on working with her again, and I urge anyone who wishes to have a truly seamless and easy experience with a top-quality pr...
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Christina B.

Christina B.

Nov, 2023

If you're looking for breathtaking artwork designed by a true professional, I would recommend Kim every single time. I was blown away by my ebook and print covers, and readers are, too. I'm getting multiple messages daily about how excited readers are to receive their books and display the art on...
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