New Work Out in the World

New Work Out in the World

In this post, I’m sharing some new additions to my portfolio that I’ve been eager to show off. Come see what I’ve been working on!

Covers Reimagined: LOTR Redux

Covers Reimagined: LOTR Redux

In this second take on covers for The Lord of the Rings (LOTR), I take a minimal approach using the same design elements as before.

Uncovered: Spine Tingles

Uncovered: Spine Tingles

The Uncovered series explores concepts in book cover design. This time we talk about a small-but-mighty component of a book’s cover: the spine.

What Makes a Good Book Cover?

What Makes a Good Book Cover?

What makes a good book cover? I break down the 3 A’s of cover design and what to consider, to end up with the perfect book cover.

Uncovered: A New Spin on Science Fiction

Uncovered: A New Spin on Science Fiction

The Uncovered series explores concepts in book cover design. This time: science fiction is no longer a tiny box you have to try to cram your story and cover into. There’s room for all sorts, beyond spaceships & aliens.

Uncovered: Type-Only Covers

Uncovered: Type-Only Covers

The Uncovered series explores concepts in book cover design. This time: using the type of your cover as the artistic element itself can be a very effective approach in capturing a fitting, unique design for your book.

Uncovered: Ordinary Objects

Uncovered: Ordinary Objects

Today I want to talk about another aspect of book cover design that I run into a lot. Authors, you don’t necessarily need a custom, complicated illustration for your cover. A lot can be done with a well-chosen photograph. It doesn’t even have to be a scene...