Hi all. I've just been nosing at your artwork and i have to say you're a very talented bunch!
I'm hoping to self-publish my first novel soon, but the problem is I have no idea where I'm going to get the cover art from!
If anyone thinks they would like to help me out, could you post a sample of your work? I'm trying to sort my hotmail out, when I do I'll put contact details up.

Thanks everyone

Thats cool lady. What sort of literary masterpiece are you writing?

It's written, but will probable be split into two smaller books.

I'll have a go, but it'll be computer-drawn, not hand-drawn, since the scanners so bad sorry

BTW nice story line

Thank you very much I don't mind computer or hand drawn - if its suitable I'll use it!

i like the sound of your book

I feel guilty for not finishing my design for Kryso because of terrible time constraints, but now I have plenty of time to work. Im not sure what you're looking for but I'm good in Photoshop CS and things like Terragen -- more computer art. That isn't bad if you're looking for realistic and even surreal or fantasy landscapes [Can do]

I also enjoy editing photos. [My avatar was a raven in front of the sun on a house roof with beams]

I have some older work, but if you want me to make something specific, please ask so you can get a better taste of what I can do. Right now I just have signatures that are art works worth showing.

This first one is a bunch of photos, filters, and cool stuff I added on.
1st Picture
The second one is a signature I made a long time ago for a friend.

2nd picture

The third picture I have is my old avatar that I made.
3rd Picture

And then of course my current sig, but it was mostly Janiels doing so maybe you should ask him instead.
If you want something more specific, tell me and I'll pump it out.

Thanks again everyone, you are all great!!!

Raven, in your first pic I absolutely love the background!

If you guys want some more specific info (i'll admit I've been a bit brief!) please get in touch.

Once again thank you all and it might take me a while to get all of your work straightened out. If more info is needed or you would like to read a sample of the book for a bit of inspiration don't hesitate to post, PM or email me.

I've finally decided to do the book cover by hand hopefully to be finished by Wednesday!

Hey Lady it may take a bit more time than I think to finish this front cover btw, sorry . I've got the outline and the layout (and a new set of colouring pencils ) so all I need to know now is:

What colour scheme do you want? eg purple, red and white, pinky-green, etc
Could I have a very small sample of your story? Preferably very descriptive and of an important event.

Ty once I have these I should be able to finish it off. Also, could you plz pm me the name you want to appear on the cover?

Galor

Hi all!

Galor, I tried to PM you, but I think your inox must be full!

Just to let everyone know, a friend has recently come forward with cover artwork that I think I will be using, so I am no longer in need of cover designs.

Thank you very much everyone who has replied to this, I very much appreciate all of your interest and help. If anyone has already completed/ started work and would still like to show it to me, I'll take a look (there's a chance I may be able to use it in the future) otherwise thanks again and best wishes to all of you - you're a very talented bunch!

btw, Galor, your new forum looks awesome!

Ty Lady

Yeah, my inbox is full better go empty it.

Anwyays,if you ever need a book cover (maybe for your second book) just gimme a pm

Galor

Will do Galor!

I'll let you all know when the book is finished and you can tell me what you think

Since Lady is no longer in need of cover designers, I'll throw out my name as another aspiring writer who needs help with the design of my first book's cover.

My story is a 3-4 part series set in an alternate world. The genre is fantasy/adventure, title: The Destaen Prophecies: The Depth of Blood. If you want to work with me on this, feel free to post here or send a PM. Also, you can drop me a regular email at phoenixcaayn@neomail.com.

Any kind of art, computer or hand drawn, is acceptable. I'd like the cover to include the images of my two main characters, if possible, so anyone with a talent for human figures would be a great candidate!

Thanks for any future help you guys can offer.

That was rather cheeky, lol

Glad to see there are others on the long road to being published! I wish you much luck and it sounds as though you have a good story It's nice to see more people venturing into the fantasy/ adventure genre, as I think it tends to get rather overlooked...

Just to let everyone know, The Raven is currently designing a book cover for me. If there is anyone else who may be interested also, just send me a message.

~Caayn

ill put my 5 cents into this

If I had my art materials, and my graphics program, I'd be willing.