1. The Brief

Every cover starts with the story.

We talk through:

• Your book’s tone, themes, and world
  
• Your book’s characters and setting
• The fantasy sub-genre you’re writing for
• Comparable titles and visual references
  

This ensures the cover feels instantly right to fantasy readers — not just striking in isolation.

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2. The Concept

Before colour or detail, we lock the idea.

I create a hand-drawn black-and-white concept sketch that defines:

• Composition and focal point
• Mood, scale, and atmosphere
• The core visual hook

This stage prevents costly missteps later and keeps the final illustration focused and purposeful.
(Concept sketches can be commissioned on their own.)

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3. The Illustration

With the concept approved, the world comes to life.

The final cover artwork is created as a bespoke digital illustration, developed with:

• Strong lighting and cinematic contrast
• Colour choices that reinforce tone and genre
• Detail designed to read clearly at Amazon thumbnail size

Every decision serves the story — and the reader browsing past it.

I use 3D models and reference photography to build the spine of each illustration but there is no AI guaranteed.

4. Final Delivery

The finished artwork is delivered ready for use:

• Ebook and print formats
• A small number of agreed revisions included
• Clean, professional files — no guesswork

No endless revisions. No last-minute surprises.