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I've decided I am going to start offering my art for use in book covers. I've always really wanted to be an artist. In fact, I feel like it is my real calling. Yes, I'm a competent writer and editor, but I believe if I believe enough I can be a great book cover artist. Obviously, I have no actual experience drawing, so I am willing to do a few covers for free to gain some exposure/experience. Here is an example of my exceptional work:  So I hope I will get plenty of positive reinforcement from the indie community to encourage me to follow my dream! |
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« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2012, 04:13:59 PM » |
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Oh, your work is soooo good Julie. Go for it girl!
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George Berger
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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2012, 04:19:57 PM » |
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So I hope I will get plenty of positive reinforcement from the indie community to encourage me to follow my dream!
That's awesome. You could totally get money for that on deviantART. Can you do animals? Werepeople? Horses? How about otters? I've been looking for a good otter artist, to do a piece of fanart of Marlene from The Penguins of Madagascar, dressed like Alyx Vance. Oooh, how about cows? How are you at cows? |
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2012, 04:41:51 PM » |
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I would suggest that you tweak the font just a bit on that example. It's just a tad formal for the overall design concept and book genre. Other than that, you've got a winner!
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Chrystalla
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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2012, 04:46:11 PM » |
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Very expressive faces...  |
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2012, 05:02:52 PM » |
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Is that a photo?
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George Berger
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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2012, 05:19:38 PM » |
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Is that a photo?
I think it's photoshopped. Or maybe airbrushed, if she's old-school and analog and everything. Not trying to be mean, but I'm basically convinced those nice skinny legs have been retouched, one way or another, y'know? |
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Bards and Sages (Julie)
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2012, 06:18:18 PM » |
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How dare you offer Free Cover Art? Don't you know you will drive down the prices on cover art and bankrupt all cover artists?  I can do historical covers, too. Just close your eyes and imagine MY TALENT on YOUR BOOK! |
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2012, 06:22:42 PM » |
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Nah. Stick figures never sell books.  TK Kenyon |
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« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2012, 07:01:44 PM » |
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Dear Ms. Dawson, Thank you for your submission. As a professional art editor and mentor, I was glad to receive your $500 fee. I've made some subtle suggestions and changes to your work, which I think will give it that final polish it needs to really take it to the top of the Amazon charts.  I think you'll see I limited myself to the work you contracted me for, thus maintaining your own unique artistic vision. All best, ItsADownEconomyGraphics.com |
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« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2012, 07:05:28 PM » |
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Here is an example of my exceptional work: The author name should stand out more at thumbnail size. |
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« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2012, 08:16:13 PM » |
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Dear Ms. Dawson, Thank you for your submission. As a professional art editor and mentor, I was glad to receive your $500 fee. I've made some subtle suggestions and changes to your work, which I think will give it that final polish it needs to really take it to the top of the Amazon charts. I think you'll see I limited myself to the work you contracted me for, thus maintaining your own unique artistic vision. All best, ItsADownEconomyGraphics.com Maybe it's because I've read Julie's posts on the board, but if saw that cover, with her name on it I would buy it. I would do so without hesitation, and expect to be amused. Is the thing on the bottom left a bird with a vampire head? |
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« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2012, 08:19:42 PM » |
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Maybe it's because I've read Julie's posts on the board, but if saw that cover, with her name on it I would buy it. I would do so without hesitation, and expect to be amused.
QFT |
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A great many people now reading and writing would be better employed keeping rabbits. Edith Sitwell  Located just outside Little Rock, Arkansas Goal for 2012 = 100 books read, read so far = 59 Now reading = Thuvia, Maid of Mars - Edgar Rice Burroughs |
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« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2012, 08:30:58 PM » |
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Hmm. I feel like it might not look good in a thumbnail. And the image is a little too "busy" for my taste.
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Bards and Sages (Julie)
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« Reply #18 on: February 03, 2012, 08:59:03 PM » |
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Bards and Sages redid the cover to Lacuna for me and I'm very pleased with the results!   I'm glad you are happy with the results! You should sell at least a dozen books now and make it to the number one spot in the fiction->science fiction->sci-fi with space in it->stick figure covers category! |
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Bards and Sages (Julie)
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« Reply #19 on: February 03, 2012, 09:04:39 PM » |
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Is the thing on the bottom left a bird with a vampire head?
If you want it to be, it is. At my level of talent, the person enjoying the art can interpret it in any number of ways.  |
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cidneyswanson
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« Reply #20 on: February 03, 2012, 09:29:38 PM » |
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ZOMG--thanks for the late night laughs, all!
Cidney
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« Reply #21 on: February 03, 2012, 09:36:42 PM » |
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I think you are onto something. Can you say Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
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« Reply #23 on: February 03, 2012, 09:42:45 PM » |
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Hey, the "I Want to Draw a Cat for You" (dot com) guy gets $10 a piece for similar works of art!
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« Reply #24 on: February 03, 2012, 10:15:54 PM » |
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Well, you put a vampire in it, so it's all good. And I am in the market for a cover... |
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