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Art Listings


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Art by Rich DiSilvio: "Captivating book cover art for Fantasy, Sci-Fi and many other genres."

Artist's Hood, The: art publication.

ArtsJournal.com: "weekly newsletter is intriguing and just right. It is an arts journal in the truest sense of the word!"

ArtStopper: "This site features many poems, stories and hundreds of images including original award winning cover art. There are galleries of Sci-fi, Fantasy, Horror, landscapes and much more created for you to enjoy view or purchase."

Aven"ART": A graphic designer based in Rome, Italy.


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Back Alley Arts Organization, The: a not-for-profit arts organization created in May 2003 which publishes and promotes struggling artists and writers to larger markets (Simon & Schuster, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Whitney and the Guggenheim). Their publication features Art, Poetry, Prose, Plays, Extraordinary Art Related Stories, and more.

Becky's Wildlife and Fantasy Art: "Fantasy art and wildlife art by Rebecca Kemp."

Book Cover Designs by Tabitha Robin: A book illustrator.

Book Cover Express: "print-on-demand and e-book cover design. Also includes information and visual samples of interest to those self-publishing and just starting out."

Book Design by Fiona Raven: "Worry-free book design for authors worldwide. Cover design and interior page design."

BookPaint: Provides graphic services for authors and publishers.

BookSkins: "a twenty-year design and illustration veteran offering writers and publishers a good and dependable book cover service....a reputable source for complete cover design, illustration and camera-ready art. References are available upon request, though many are noted on my site."


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CGSociety: A site for artists to display their wares and ability. Features both free and pay memberships. Site is heavy on graphics.

Christine Clavel: A free-lance graphic artist.

Claire de Lys: An artist and illustrator.

Copyright for Collage Artists: Recommended. A plain spoken explanation of some of the pitfalls and myths concerning copyright laws and collages.

TheCoverGirl.Com: online studio.

Crystal Moon Design: "Award winning cover artist and web designer."


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DALMATIUS: Professional Illustrator and Painter in Fantasy and Science Fiction.

Dee Densmore-D'Amico: Freelance illustrator and designer.

Deron Douglas Graphic Arts: Professional artist. His work graces many book covers.

Digitell Design: A book cover artist/story illustrator.

DreamCatcherDesigns: "Experienced, freelance artist interested in doing book covers and other illustrations as needed. Specializing in portrait work, fantasy, and pinup art."

Duncan Long: "I’ve done cover illustrations for Byron Preiss/ibooks, Seattle Book Company, Delirium Books, Edizioni Piemme Spa, Paladin Press, Bookwrights Press, Delta Press, Alpha Advertising, Merlinhouse Publishing, LTD Books, SynergEbooks, Crossroads Publications, The Fiction Works, and other small presses, as well as artwork for The Sun (Boca Raton, FL), Would That It Were, and other magazines and ezines."


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1106 Design, LLC.: Book design service. This is their primary thrust, though they also do editing.

Ellen Million Graphics: "A complete source of fantasy and science fiction artwork on many products: mousepads, t-shirts, coloring books, magnets, stickers, stationery, cards and more."

Enchanted Garret, The: A writer's writing and art site. P&E isn't certain that the author also sells the art, so inquire first. Also, this artist provided artwork for our 2006 Readers Poll.

Escape Key Graphics: "From eye catching illustration and design that gets your book noticed to illustrating concepts that are intangible or difficult to get across, Escape Key Graphics has the experience you want in your cover art. Visit our site to see our previously published work. Also offers web development to help you promote your new publication."

Everyday Cartoon a.k.a. "Nothing is Funny": A site featuring cartoons that may be of interest to authors and publishers.

Expresso Art: Realism watercolor by Michael Vigliotti.


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8 - Fanitsa Petrou Art 'n' Soul: A site featuring original art for sale featuring numerous and varied offerings. Worth a visit.

Freelance Artwork by Jacinda : Art by Jacinda Struven.


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Graphicfantastic.com: "Project a professional look that's clean, classy, and attractive. For fantastic graphics and graphic design—whatever you need, whatever the media, from banners and book covers to brochures and business cards—just ask! We've got you covered..."

TheGraphicLynx.com: "A top-caliber group of artists have come together to offer YOU the best artwork available in today's market. Each having a unique style of their own... whether it be awesome cover art, enchanting children's illustrations, dynamic promotional packages & web designs, this wonderfully talented group of artists will meet your needs."

"Aimed principally at the author/publisher community, this bold new consortium of talent has brought together under one URL all the resources needed to provide electronic format art products for this rapidly growing media community. Born in part from the frustrations of artists, authors, and publishers with what has, until now, been a rather haphazard system of bringing these elements together to produce successful e-media, this team has brought organization and common sense to the arena."

GreenTentacles, Inc.: Web design for speculative fiction sites.

Grey Forest Productions: "Author & Artist Michel Savage, specializing in Sci-fi / Fantasy artwork, Fully formatted book covers and custom illustrations. Extremely fast turnout at affordable prices. Posters & prints also available, Enter the Grey Forest."


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Happy Monsters' Studios: "a new and exciting graphic design studio, who focus on CD, book & video game cover art and booklet design. We use a mix of Photoshop, Illustrator and original art to produce distinctive and eye catching designs, which will ensure your product stands out from the crowd."
"We have special package deals for unsigned bands and writers, and we can also provide promotional materials, logo design, original artwork, and web-site development, which is specifically tailored for creative media businesses and artists."


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International Library of Photography, The: Not recommended. Sponsors open amateur photography contests and online contests several times yearly.


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Jas Maddock's Artist Portfolio: "professional surreal, ethereal and humour artist." Uncertain if this artist also does book covers.

John R. Salko: Art "selections, artist statement, and exhibitions, including a one man show hosted by our friend, Hollywood actor James "Jim" Gammon."

Judith's Place: "I do site cover art and illustrations in almost any genre."

JupiterImages: A "one-stop access for all your stock photography needs".


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Kevin Scott Collier: A children's picture book illustrator.


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LA Seed Illustrations: "Graphic artist and illustrator who has worked in the industry for over 15 years. Has done an aray of books, magazines, game related products. Specialises in Fantasy, Sci Fi, Children's and figurative illustration."

Laura Diehl Illustration: "specializes in Fantasy, Science-Fiction, and Children’s Illustration for everything from video games to book covers."

Lucas Illustration: "I design and illustrate book covers and picture books."


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MOCA Book Design: A graphics company specializing in book design for writers going the self-publishing route.

Mooki: "marketing materials, websites, or book designs. I have 7 years professional experience and I do both design and illustrations." Editor's note: Looks impressive.

Moor Dragon: The web site of artist Bob Hobbs, fantasy illustrator.


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Nathaniel Design: a division of Art Bookbindery,established in 1951. Specializing in bookcover design.


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Patricia Storms: A "freelance illustrator and graphic designer. One area of graphic design I have been involved in for the past 2 years is e-book cover design. I have designed over 20 covers for www.ltdbooks.com."

Patrick Teglia Designs: features web designs, book covers, and other graphic art such as logos.

Photographer’s Right, The: Recommended. Useful information about photographers' rights presented by Bert P. Krages II, Esq.

Poppyseed Graphics Studios: "Award winning illustrator Lee Seed will create eye catching art work that will give your book the edge it needs to be noticed. She specializes in Children's, Fantasy, Poetry, and Horror, but can do anything you may need."


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Rapid Publishing: An illustration and editing service.

Rewat Immak: "I am an artist, and I would like to do artwork for the cover of magazines or other magazine art. I have had experience mostly in comic books, but I have recently been included in a horror anthology. I can to almost any style requested."

Robert Van Nood Creative: Illustrating services, graphic design, cartoons, logo development, trademark illustration, corporate brand creation, creative design and agency services.

Ronald Chironna Illustrator: An illustrator's site.

RPG Gallery: "A huge archive of fantasy and science fiction artwork mostly pertaining to the roleplaying industry."


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SpiffoPops: "I have a very different, surreal style. I specialize in very detailed pen and ink work, and acrylics. The covers I currently provide for various publishers are at reasonable prices, and I give editor references also."


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ThunderArt: Creates cover art for authors at what appear to be reasonable prices.


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Valerie Bouthyette: Illustrations for children's literature and other genres.


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Waterline Art Studio: An art studio that also creates art for book covers.

Wild Speculation: "Artwork beyond your wildest imagination! Features fantasy, sci-fi, new age and wildlife art by talented artists."

WillowRaven Illustration & Design Plus: A book illustrator featuring other services including agenting.


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