Cover Art for Mystery Romance
Hi everyone!
I’m looking to commission an artist for the cover of my debut novel, which I’m hoping to release in October 2026.
I’m looking for a realistic, painterly style (digital painting or scanned traditional painting is totally fine). The story follows two African-American college students, so they’d be the main focus of the cover.
The book is a romantic mystery set at a private university in Atlanta. It’s emotional, a little dark, and romance is a big part of the story. Some other elements are a secret society, a missing girl, the Moirai, a Rhinestone Cowboy, and elements of black southern culture. Together, we can decide what would go best on the cover!
One thing I really love is book covers that tell a story. I’d love to work with someone who’s excited to collaborate and creatively incorporate different elements from the novel into the artwork instead of just drawing two characters standing together.
My budget is under $600 USD.
If you’re interested, I’d love to see your portfolio, pricing, and turnaround time! Thanks so much—I can’t wait to find the right artist for this project.