Finding a Cover Artist

[Set2Stun]

I've been browsing the ole interwebs looking for an artist to illustrate a science fiction book cover for me, but I haven't had much luck so far. It seems like a lot of them use stock images/clip art and gen AI tools. I'm including a disclaimer (and harsh rebuke) regarding the use of gen AI on my copyright page, so it would be hypocritical of me to use any art that was anything other than an original, human creation, like my novel.

I was hoping some folks here might have recommendations of sites to peruse to find someone, or even of individual artists. I don't mind paying a few hundred bucks for quality work. I'm thinking my best bet for affordable original art might be from an artist based overseas, but I am not sure. This is all new to me. Thanks in advance for any advice you might have !

 

[Sandor]

I've been browsing the ole interwebs looking for an artist to illustrate a science fiction book cover for me, but I haven't had much luck so far. It seems like a lot of them use stock images/clip art and gen AI tools. I'm including a disclaimer (and harsh rebuke) regarding the use of gen AI on my copyright page, so it would be hypocritical of me to use any art that was anything other than an original, human creation, like my novel.

I was hoping some folks here might have recommendations of sites to peruse to find someone, or even of individual artists. I don't mind paying a few hundred bucks for quality work. I'm thinking my best bet for affordable original art might be from an artist based overseas, but I am not sure. This is all new to me. Thanks in advance for any advice you might have !

Any specifics? Price, style, etc. I know some people I can maybe introduce you to.

 

[Trish]

I browse ArtStation quite a bit. You can exclude certain programs in your searches, but there are many who clearly say NO AI on their profiles. I haven't hired anyone through there, and I'm sure price varies greatly, but there is some truly beautiful work there.

 

[Set2Stun]

Any specifics? Price, style, etc. I know some people I can maybe introduce you to.

Oh, right, that's definitely a big factor here. I'm looking for the kind of mix of cartoon/realism style of drawings that can be seen on the covers of say, the Saga comic covers. I'm also open to a more retro, golden age sci-fi kind of style. For price I'm flexible depending on quality, but ballparking maybe like $300 or so?

I browse ArtStation quite a bit. You can exclude certain programs in your searches, but there are many who clearly say NO AI on their profiles. I haven't hired anyone through there, and I'm sure price varies greatly, but there is some truly beautiful work there.

Thank you, I'll take a peek at this place and see if anything tickles my fancy !

 

[Sandor]

Oh, right, that's definitely a big factor here. I'm looking for the kind of mix of cartoon/realism style of drawings that can be seen on the covers of say, the Saga comic covers. I'm also open to a more retro, golden age sci-fi kind of style. For price I'm flexible depending on quality, but ballparking maybe like $300 or so?


Thank you, I'll take a peek at this place and see if anything tickles my fancy !

Unfortunately I don't really know anyone who been able to do a golden age of sci-fi piece. Sorry. Same on the cartoon stuff. I know one person who'd fit but he's got his hands full right now.