{"id":27320,"date":"2026-01-22T01:00:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T05:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/?p=27320"},"modified":"2026-03-03T21:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T01:03:11","slug":"10-great-horror-cover-artists-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/10-great-horror-cover-artists-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Great Horror Cover Artists – Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"A key component of book marketing is the COVER! The cover is the first impression about a book before ever flipping it over to read a synopsis. Because of that and because I have become friends with a few cover artists, I wanted to use my blogger voice to highlight artists producing wonderful cover art for authors big and small.<\/p>\n

As always, I am staunchly against AI. I know some folks don’t care and there are many indies that fall back on AI, arguing that it is “the future.” I disagree. I’ll say simply that as a reader that drops thousands of dollars on books each year, if I see an AI cover, I’m far more likely to skip over the book entirely.<\/p>\n

This is part three of my book cover artist series! To see all posts in this series CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Note on prices:<\/strong>
\nI 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.<\/p>\n

$ = $0-100
\n$$ = $101-300
\n$$$ = $301-600
\n$$$$ = $601+<\/p>\n

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Elder Lemon Design<\/h2>\n

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\nWebsite:<\/strong> elderlemondesign.net<\/a>
\nPremades:<\/strong> YES ($$)
\nCommissions:<\/strong> YES ($$$)
\nFull Wraps:<\/strong> YES<\/p>\n

Elder Lemon is the design project belonging to horror author Kealan Patrick Burke. He offers both premade and commission covers along with other services, such as a banner\/logo package and interior illustrations for your book!<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to check out books I’ve read with covers by this artist!<\/p>\n

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Alex McVey<\/h2>\n

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\nWebsite:<\/strong> Instagram<\/a>
\nPremades:<\/strong> NO
\nCommissions:<\/strong> YES
\nFull Wraps:<\/strong> UNSURE<\/p>\n

Alex McVey has worked with legendary horror authors Stephen King, Joe R. Lansdale, William Peter Blatty, Ronald Kelly, and Briane Keene. His art is monstrous and iconic with plenty of teeth! I don’t think he offers traditional cover services, but he does offer commission services.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to check out books I’ve read with covers by this artist!<\/p>\n

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Creepy Carves Designs<\/h2>\n

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\nWebsite:<\/strong> creepycarves.com<\/a>
\nPremades:<\/strong> NO
\nCommissions:<\/strong> YES
\nFull Wraps:<\/strong> UNSURE<\/p>\n

Creepy Carves is the go-to for covers and posters that evoke a retro paperbacks from hell feel. Creepy Carves has an intimidatingly impressive portfolio of film posters including ones for major IPs. I have no idea what his commission price is, but the results are worth every penny. This artist has done all of Duncan Ralston’s throwback covers and they are my absolute favorites of not just his books, but out of many book covers. I plan to purchase every single one in hardcover specifically for the art.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to check out books I’ve read with covers by this artist!<\/p>\n

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Chad Lutzke<\/h2>\n

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Website:<\/strong> chadlutzke.com<\/a>
\nPremades:<\/strong> YES ($)
\nCommissions:<\/strong> YES ($$)
\nFull Wraps:<\/strong> YES<\/p>\n

Another one of my favorite authors that I only recently learned offers cover art services! I’ve even purchased one of the books above (Self-Made Monsters) without even knowing! Chad offers some great premade covers for very cheap.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to check out books I’ve read with covers by this artist!<\/p>\n

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MiblArt<\/h2>\n

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\nWebsite:<\/strong> miblart.com<\/a>
\nPremades:<\/strong> NO
\nCommissions:<\/strong> YES ($$-$$$)
\nFull Wraps:<\/strong> YES<\/p>\n

MiblArt is the cover artist for a lot of the most eye catching covers I’ve seen. They work in all genres, not just horror, and they offer package deals for covers, logos, and promotional material. They also offer premium covers for those interested in hyper realistic art with 3D modeling. They have an impressive portfolio and services.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to check out books I’ve read with covers by this artist!<\/p>\n

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Evangeline Gallagher<\/h2>\n

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\nWebsite:<\/strong> evangelinegallagher.com<\/a>
\nPremades:<\/strong> NO
\nCommissions:<\/strong> YES
\nFull Wraps:<\/strong> UNSURE<\/p>\n

Evangeline Gallagher is another artist that I’ve purchased multiple books featuring their art before knowing the artist and they’re seriously some of my favorites! Evangeline has a seriously cool punk rock style with an eye catching color palette. Evangeline has been hired by the likes of Andrew Joseph White, George A. Romero, Daniel Kraus, and J.A.W. McCarthy.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to check out books I’ve read with covers by this artist!<\/p>\n

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Rachel Kelli<\/h2>\n

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\nWebsite:<\/strong> rachelkelli.com<\/a>
\nPremades:<\/strong> NO
\nCommissions:<\/strong> YES
\nFull Wraps:<\/strong> UNSURE<\/p>\n

Rachel Kelli has a freelance designer with experience in multiple genres including horror, mystery\/thrillers, non-fiction, and literary fiction. She also offers brand and marketing services.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to check out books I’ve read with covers by this artist!<\/p>\n

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Little Forest Cat<\/h2>\n

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\nWebsite:<\/strong> littleforestcat.co.uk<\/a>
\nPremades:<\/strong> YES ($$$$)
\nCommissions:<\/strong> YES ($$$$)
\nFull Wraps:<\/strong> YES<\/p>\n

Do you love covers with lots of florals, attention grabbing fonts, and a wide range of styles from cute and cozy to moody and dark? Little Forest Cat is pricey, but her work speaks for itself. Her work has been featured in multiple book boxes including OwlCrate, Twisted Retreat, and Book in a Box. She has designed special edition covers of traditionally published books. She has work in all genres from fantasy to romance to horror.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to check out books I’ve read with covers by this artist!<\/p>\n

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Fran\u00e7ois Vaillancourt<\/h2>\n

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\nWebsite:<\/strong> francois-art.com<\/a>
\nPremades:<\/strong> NO
\nCommissions:<\/strong> YES
\nFull Wraps:<\/strong> UNSURE<\/p>\n

Fran\u00e7ois Vaillancourt is your favorite author’s favorite cover artist. Vaillancourt has done work for legendary authors such as Stephen King, Philip Fracassi, Stephen Graham Jones, Tim Lebbon, Robert McCammon, and Christopher Beuhlman. He has also been a featured artist in limited special editions from boutique publishers like Suntup Editions.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to check out books I’ve read with covers by this artist!<\/p>\n

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Jana Heidersdorf<\/h2>\n

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\nWebsite:<\/strong> janaheidersdorf.com<\/a>
\nPremades:<\/strong> NO
\nCommissions:<\/strong> YES
\nFull Wraps:<\/strong> UNSURE<\/p>\n

Jana Heidersdorf’s art is a show stopper, and I’ve added multiple books that they had illustrated instantly to my TBR from the cover alone before ever knowing the artist. Easily some of the best nature horror art that I’ve ever seen grace the cover of a book. Jana has done covers for <\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to check out books I’ve read with covers by this artist!<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Discuss!<\/h2>\n

\u2665 Who are your favorite cover artists?
\n\u2665 What books were pure cover buys for you?
\n\u2665 Are you a cover or interior artist that would like to be featured in a future post? Let me know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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