I’ve got a bit of a different type of post today. As a lover of indie horror, I thought it would be wonderful to share resources for authors, especially the indies, and to highlight the wonderful artists that help bring author’s visions to life. Who hasn’t at least stopped and read the synopsis for a book thanks to an attractive book cover? It’s a fundamental way to market a book and build a brand identity.
I am staunchly against AI art, so no AI artists will be featured on this list. While AI seems like it is an easy and cheap solution and there are some readers that don’t care, there are a large number of readers who do care. There are plenty of cheaper options out there, and I will try my best to provide a range of artists at different price points. There are many artists with shockingly affordable prices.
So today I bring you ten cover artists whose covers I personally really enjoy and I hope that you’ll consider hiring them for your next book!
Note on prices:
I don’t put direct quotes, but I do put little $ ratings on how expensive services are based on the prices provided on artist’s websites at the time of writing this post. Keep in mind that any prices quoted here are subject to change and may be more depending on the number of revisions or additional services added. If there is no rating listed than it is very likely a custom rate depending on the commission, and I am not aware of the average pricing for this artist.
$ = $0-150
$$ = $151-300
$$$ = $301-600
$$$$ = $601+
Ruth Anna Evans
Website: ruthannaevans.com & Facebook Group
Premades: YES ($)
Commissions: YES ($$)
Full Wraps: YES
Type: Digital, Stock
On top of being one of my favorite horror authors writing hard hitting and emotional stories, Ruth Anna Evans is also an outstanding cover artist! I was blown away finding out that some of my favorite covers by some pretty big names in indie horror were premades. She also has a Facebook group for those that want first dibs on premade covers before they make it to her website.
Truborn Design
Website: trubornpress.com
Premades: YES ($)
Commissions: YES ($$$)
Full Wraps: YES
Type: Digital, Stock
Truborn Design has a solid record of excellent cover design that is eye catching. They also offer premades at insanely cheap prices, with many ranging from $30-50 and a few free covers.
Grim Poppy Design
Website: grimpoppydesign.carrd.co & Facebook Page
Premades: YES ($)
Commissions: UNSURE
Full Wraps: YES
Type: Stock, some Illustration
Christy’s covers are gothic BLISS! Her covers are some of my all-time favorites and if I ever published a book, she would be one of my personal top choices. Christy is an indie author that understands the high cost of getting start and she offers a large catalog of impressive premades starting at just $20. She is an excellent choice for authors on a budget.
Christian Bentulan
Website: coversbychristian.com
Premades: NO
Commissions: YES ($$$)
Full Wraps: YES
Type: Digital, Stock
Christian is a cover artist with range, working in not just horror, but other genres as well and he has built up quite the portfolio in paranormal urban fantasy and romantasy covers as well. His covers have a polished, cinematic quality.
Don Noble (Rooster Republic)
Website: roosterrepublicpress.com
Premades: YES ($)
Commissions: YES ($$)
Full Wraps: YES
Type: Digital, Illustration
Rooster Republic is helmed by two cover artists: Don Noble and Nicholas Day. They have a variety of very cheap premade covers and well priced commission prices. I’m highlighting Don Nobles’ work specifically because I know that he is the artist behind the covers featured here. I’m a big fan of his work and I’ve picked up plenty of books just on the cover alone.
Luke Spooner
Website: carrionhouse.com
Premades: NO
Commissions: YES
Full Wraps: YES
Type: Illustration
Luke’s art style is breathtakingly haunting and immediately recognizable. He’s worked with a variety of authors and publishers and every one of his covers are eye-catching.
The Insane Camel
Website: fiverr.com/insanecamel
Premades: NO
Commissions: YES ($)
Full Wraps: UNSURE
Type: Illustration, Digital
If you’re a splatterpunk or extreme horror author looking for a cover, look no further. The Insane Camel specializes in gory and brutal horror illustrations, right on fiverr. His distinct art style has captured the attention of several indie authors and for good reason.
Betty Rocksteady
Website: bettyrocksteady.com
Premades: YES ($)
Commissions: YES
Full Wraps: YES
Type: Illustration
Betty Rocksteady has an classic cartoon art style that is charming and fun. She offers premades at an affordable price with the option to upgrade to a full-wrap. She does more than just book covers as well!
Lynne Hansen
Website: lynnehansen.zenfolio.com & Facebook Group
Premades: YES ($$)
Commissions: YES ($$$$)
Full Wraps: YES
Type: Digital, Stock, possibly some Illustration
Lynne is perhaps one of the more expensive artists on the list, but her work more than speaks for itself. Her starting price for a commission is $750 but she provides full service and plenty of add-on’s. For those on a budget, she also offers premades at a steep discount at only $200, and offers an additional $50 discount on premades for those subscribed to her newsletter. She also has a Facebook group for those that want first dibs on premade covers before they make it to her website.
Matthew Revert
Website: matthewrevertdesign.com
Premades: NO
Commissions: YES
Full Wraps: UNSURE
Type: Illustration, Digital
I’m unsure of many of the details for Revert’s work but he has done some incredible covers for individual authors and small presses.
Let’s Discuss!
♥ Who are your favorite cover artists?
♥ What books were pure cover buys for you?
♥ Are you a cover or interior artist that would like to be featured in a future post? Let me know in the comments!
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