Need Advice on Cover Art

repohl · Feb 2, 2008

I have a fantasy novel I'm looking to self-publish.

Can anyone recommend a talented but low-cost artist to produce a cover for me? I might also need some drawings for a web site. I'd want electronic images (jpg, bmp, gif, whatever) and the rights to use the images on my web site and book cover.

The ability to draw realistic people is a must. I'd take a dark comic book style as well, but nothing too cartoony.

Stormhawk · Feb 2, 2008

You could poke around deviantArt - though be careful, you get what you pay for.

Ali B · Feb 2, 2008

I sent you an IM on the subject.

JAK · Feb 2, 2008

You may want to try some of the artists at CG Gallery. I've been perusing the gallery lately and am amazed at the level of artistry. Many works are done in three days or less. I'd imagine someone there is open to doing a book cover. It's free to register and post comments about the works, and so far I have not been spammed into the stratosphere

Here's the link: http://cggallery.itsartmag.com/

Bon chance!

Lawfire · Feb 2, 2008

Todd Lockwood

He's extremely talented, so I doubt he works cheap. However, a friend asked him for a price on some internet stuff and it was a less expensive than I thought it would be.

It doesn't hurt to ask.

Will Lavender · Feb 2, 2008

Lawfire said:
Todd Lockwood

He's extremely talented, so I doubt he works cheap. However, a friend asked him for a price on some internet stuff and it was a less expensive than I thought it would be.

It doesn't hurt to ask.

Damn those are cool. Thanks for posting.

Lawfire · Feb 3, 2008

No problem. He is, by far, my favorite "New Generation," fantasy artist.

Larry Elmore is another of my favorite fantasy artists. I don't know if he takes smaller jobs anymore.

Straka · Feb 4, 2008

Lawfire said:
Todd Lockwood

He's extremely talented, so I doubt he works cheap. However, a friend asked him for a price on some internet stuff and it was a less expensive than I thought it would be.

It doesn't hurt to ask.

I'd imagine if he does Wizards of the Coast work that means he is well paid for his work. It is awesome stuff

Need Advice on Cover Art

repohl

Stormhawk

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Ali B

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JAK

Lawfire

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Will Lavender

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Lawfire

New Old Guy or Old New Guy

Straka

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