Need Advice on Cover Art

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repohl

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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.
 

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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!
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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
 
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