Paris Ioannou

Paris Ioannou – Designer

I'm an illustrator working in entertainment and publishing for the past 10 years. I specialize in LitRPG, Fantasy and Sci-Fi Cover Art.

Overview

For the past 10 years , I have worked as a 2D Artist in the video game industry and as a freelance illustrator doing artwork for books of best-selling authors and publishers, trading card games, independent commissioners, indie game studios and AAA game studios through outsourcing teams.

I love great communication, problem solving, and my passion is giving life to worlds through imagery, making the viewers , the authors, the creators and myself happy and entertained. I strive for quality storytelling and narrative. I am always eager to form new professional relationships and collaborations in order to meet new IPs and shape new stories through illustration.

Services
Fiction
Epic Fantasy Gaming & LitRPG Science Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English

Work experience

Royal Guard Publishing

Oct, 2022 — Nov, 2023 (about 1 year)
Created cover ilustrations for GameLit and Fantasy novels published by Royal Guard Publishing.

Aethon Books

Aug, 2022 — Aug, 2023 (12 months)
Created illustrations for novels published by Aethon Books.

Shadow Alley Press

Jan, 2021 — Present
Creating cover illustrations for LitRPG and fantasy novels published by Shadow Alley Press.

Self-employed

Jan, 2014 — Present
I have been working in the entertainment industry as a freelance illustrator and 2D artist for the past 10 years, doing work for books, RPGs ttrpgs, board games, video games, independent commissions.

Portfolio

Wild Era 3: A LitRPG Progression Epic

North, David

High Peak Publishing

Illustration
Made with Reedsy
Daughter's Defender: Book 1

Kiki, K. J.

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Illustration
Illustration
Made with Reedsy
Incredible Reality: The Polinius Distortion

Simson, Gregor

Cover Design Illustration
Wild Era: A LitRPG Progression Epic

North, David

High Peak Publishing

Illustration
Illustration
Tropes of Doom

Dontigney, Eric

Shadow Alley Press

Illustration
Illustration
Illustration
Illustration
Unintended Cultivator: Volume Seven

Dontigney, Eric

Shadow Alley Press

Illustration
Illustration
Illustration
Wild Era 2: A LitRPG Progression Epic

North, David

High Peak Publishing

Cover Design Illustration
Illustration
Unintended Cultivator: Volume Five

Dontigney, Eric

Independently published

Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Illustration
Unintended Cultivator: Volume Six

Dontigney, Eric

Shadow Alley Press

Illustration
Illustration
The Forever Isle

Lindsley, Adam

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Illustration
Illustration
Illustration

Paris has 14 reviews

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Emily H.

Emily H.

Jul, 2024

Pinned
Amazing to work with and so talented!
Paris I.
The collaboration with Emily was flawless and I would love to work with her again.
Gregor S.

Gregor S.

Jan, 2026

This was my second time collaborating with Paris, and once again he did an excellent job. Thank you so much!
Paris I.
Happy to have worked with you once again, Gregor! Much appreciated.
Hope C.

Hope C.

Jan, 2026

✨Another amazing experience with Paris!✨ He was extremely patient and helped me to capture the vision I had for my characters, above and beyond! I highly recommend Paris and his work, and I look forward to working with him many times in the future! 🌟
Paris I.
Another awesome experience from my side as well Hope!! I appreciate and enjoy working with you a lot and I am looking very forward to all the work that is coming :D
Gregor S.

Gregor S.

Jan, 2026

I was very happy with the work Paris did for me. Despite the rather complex composition, the final result turned out excellent and fully met my expectations. Paris was always willing to make any changes I requested and completed the project with great quality and on time, even though the timefram...
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Paris I.
Gregor's cover illustration and design request was among the most challenging, but because of his clear guidance, patience, and consistent communication, I am happy to have reached a result that wa...
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Chloe M.

Chloe M.

Nov, 2025

Working with Paris has been an absolute pleasure every single time. He is incredibly speedy without ever sacrificing quality, and his communication is consistently clear, responsive, and thoughtful. Every project we’ve worked on has been completed right on schedule—if not earlier. What really se...
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Paris I.
The second time I worked with Chloe was even more remarkable than the first one, a collaboration I can remember as one of the smoothest and most exciting! I am deeply humbled from your words Chloe,...
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