Tanya Rast

Tanya Rast – Designer

Freelance illustrator with a focus on creating whimsical narrative-based illustrations. 10+ years experience using various styles.

Overview

I create story-driven illustrations that captivate the imagination. I've always been highly drawn to books simply by their cover. So I understand the importance that eye-catching cover art can have to a book's success. I work in a wide range of subject matter and genres, perfect for brining any topic to life!

Professional Qualities:

• Quickly grasps concepts

• Highly adept at taking feedback and modifying designs as necessary

• Keeping a reliable and consistent line of communication open

What you can expect:

• Preliminary sketches to flesh out your concept

• Frequent progress updates

• Revisions and changes can be made based on client feedback

Services
Fiction
Epic Fantasy Magical Realism Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2016 — Present
Freelance illustration in a wide variety of styles and moods. Subjects ranging from landscapes and portraits to magical realism. Suitable for both mature novels and young readers.

Tanya has 2 reviews

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Mark W.

Mark W.

Oct, 2026

Tanya went above and beyond when we expanded the scope of the project. I asked to add some extra design work to the cover, and she handled the changes flawlessly. She is highly adaptable, responsive, and dedicated to delivering a perfect final product. Tanya is a true professional who supports he...
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Mark W.

Mark W.

Oct, 2026

Working with Tanya was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. I came into the process with one firm idea for the cover, but Tanya took that concept and turned it into something far better than I could have ever hoped for. Throughout the process, she was patient, insightful, and incredibly ski...
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