Editorial Illustration
Your story was written with soul.
Your cover should be too.
Great stories deserve art that matches them.
Zero algorithms: 100% human-made illustration, for humans. Creating book cover art for publishers and independent authors since 2018.
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Full Editorial Workflow
I know the publisher approval process inside out: briefing, thumbnails, revisions, and final art delivery ready for layout. No surprises along the way.
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Original art, no AI
Every illustration is created digitally from scratch. You receive a unique piece — not a stock composite or algorithm-generated image. Readers notice the difference. It adds value to your book.
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Print-ready files
Delivered in high resolution, in the correct color profile (RGB for ebook, CMYK for offset print), in the formats your designer or printer needs. For layout and typography, I can refer trusted partners.
Book Cover
Illustration for your cover
Semi-realistic digital illustration for book covers, developed specifically for your editorial project.
- Composition exploration (thumbnails)
- Color palette testing
- Revision rounds throughout the process
- High-resolution final art
- Delivery in JPG, PNG and PSD
- Commercial use license
Custom quote. Starting at $450 USD.
Promotional Materials
Beyond the cover
Illustrations for your book’s complete editorial universe — from pre-launch to post-sale.
- Social media and promotional art
- Postcards and bookmarks, book tags
- Interior illustrations
- Series and multi-volume projects
Custom quote. Starting at $150 USD.
Publishers & studios I’ve worked with
Including imprints of HarperCollins and DarkSide Books
Published projects
Completed illustration work for authors and publishers. Fiction, fantasy, romantasy, fairy tales and dark fantasy.
*Illustration only. Cover layout and typography handled by the client or publisher.
Workflow
From briefing to final art
Briefing
You share your story, visual references, and expectations. The more detail, the better the result.
Exploration
I develop thumbnails and color composition tests so you can choose the visual direction.
Revision
You follow the development and give feedback at every stage. Adjustments are welcome before finalizing.
Rendering
With everything approved, I finalize the illustration with all the detail and quality it deserves.
Delivery
Final files in JPG, PNG and PSD, high resolution, ready for print and digital use.
FAQ
Questions most clients ask
✦ Q: Do you handle the full cover layout and typography?
A: My focus is the illustration. For layout — including typography, spine and back cover — I can refer trusted partners who have worked with my clients. The integration is much smoother that way.
✦ Q: Can you suggest fonts and typography for the cover?
A: I can create a mock-up with font suggestions during the process, so you can see how the title integrates with the illustration. The final typography decision is up to you or your designer.
✦ Q: How many revisions are included?
A: Revisions are welcome at every stage of the process — that’s what they’re there for. Minor adjustments that don’t compromise the overall composition are included. Structural changes after the art is finalized may have an additional cost.
✦ Q: What if I don’t like the first sketches?
A: Completely normal — and that’s exactly why we start with thumbnails. At that stage you can request entirely different directions before any commitment to the final art.
✦ Q: Can I use the rejected sketches?
A: Rejected sketches remain mine. They may be developed later, but only by me — they cannot be finalized by another professional.
✦ Q: What is the typical delivery timeline?
A: It varies depending on project complexity and my schedule. The deadline is agreed upon before we start and may be adjusted based on the client’s response time for approvals. Ideally, reach out at least 4 weeks before your intended launch date.
Ready to bring your story to life?
Tell me about your project — genre, characters, the mood of the story, and any visual references you have. No-obligation quote.
Thank you for your message.
MARI MORGAN Illustrations – 2026
São José dos Campos, Brazil