Fantasy Book Cover Art
Client: Withheld ·
I'm excited to share my latest project. The images shown here feature a blank space where the title and author information will be placed. When it comes to book cover design, one key detail that often gets overlooked is knowing the correct size/ratio for the final image, whether it's for print or an online platform. Getting this right from the start can save a significant amount of time and effort later on.
For this project, the client had already provided a rough draft of her vision, which was incredibly helpful. I usually enjoy client collaboration and always appreciate it when clients have a clear idea of what they want. It allows me to deliver quickly and efficiently, saving both time and money. The client had a tight deadline and only allowed two hours for the design, but with her sketch as a starting point, I knew I could deliver something great.
The project ended up taking closer to four hours, but I didn't charge for the extra time. As artists, we should be compensated fairly, but I enjoy learning and experimenting with new tools. For this cover, I used a glitter brush effect to enhance the jewel theme. Even though a glittery effect was my original idea, the client loved the grainy texture in the first version. I refined the design further using a scatter brush for the hand and the glow around the jewels.
Despite the tight timeline, I made sure the final product was polished and effective. It’s always a pleasure to bring a client’s vision to life, especially when they provide such a great foundation to build upon.
Paula Tabor
Illustratorpaulatabor.com
Texas, United States
4th June, 1967
English (Native Speaker)
I have over 10 years of experience as an award-winning digital illustrator and portraitist. I create realistic, highly detailed images, primarily in Adobe Photoshop and Krita. My portfolio includes children's books, book covers, comic, coloring books, product illustrations, advertising art, and educational games. For children’s books, my style is a good fit for older kids, non-fiction, educational, middle-grade, and YA books. The three books I illustrated in the “If You Were Me and Lived In…” series by Carole P Roman were I enjoyed bringing to life the historical and cultural themes of "… Elizabethan England,” “…the American West, and “…the Mayan Empire.” These books have collectively won 17 AWARDS! These include the National Indie Excellence, the Moonbeam Bronze Medal, the Reader's Favorite Silver Medal, and many more.
Clients: Martin Hoffman, J. William Brooks, Larry G. Johnston, Carole P Roman, Randall Schanze, Sarah Al-Serhaid, Daryush Nourbaha, Kax Lifestyle, Augustus Brooks, SS Zhu, The Palácio Corporation, Karissa Hannum, Matt Lozolla, Carla Nelson, Alan-1, inc., AllHealth Network, 365 Holdings LLC, Eunice Dove, Fintellect Software, Jeff Haughton
Testimonials
"Paula is ambitious, eager to help and do research. She was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to the next project." Rating is 5.0 out of 5. "Paula was very fun to deal with. She has great ideas and is open to trying lots of different suggestions. I am already hiring her back for another project." Rating is 5.0 out of 5. "Outstanding all around. Paula was easy to work with, an excellent communicator, and did beautiful work. Thank you!" Rating is 5.0 out of 5. "What an incredibly positive experience working with Paula! Communication was wonderful and her design work was absolutely beautiful. She worked with me on feedback for each image (a total of 27, I think) and produced beautiful illustrations that we are using to decorate our administrative offices. Would most definitely hire her again! THANK YOU!" Rating is 5.0 out of 5. "Loved the work she created for my anniversary. Great artist!" Rating is 5.0 out of 5.
Skills
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Krita
Associations: Freelancers Union
Awards: National Indie Excellence Finalist 2018, Feathered Quill Book Award 2019, Teen Non-Fiction-Second Place, Reader's Favorite Silver Medal Children's Educational April 2017, Readers' Favorite 5 Stars Award 2017, Homeschool Review Crew Blue Ribbon-Favorite History Supplement 2016, Back to Homeschool Resource Award 2016, Reader's Views Literary Winner 2017, 2016 / 2017 2nd Place, Children Young Readers Ages 8-12 Homeschool Review Crew Blue Ribbon -Favorite History Supplement 2016, NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner 2016, Five Star Review Readers' Favorite 2016, Foreword INDIES Finalist 2016, The Best Homeschool Curriculum & Programs of 2023
United States
14 Years Experience
I have over 10 years of experience as an award-winning digital illustrator and...