Illustrated Fiction Book Cover Design

I'm looking for a talented illustrator to create a captivating book cover for my fiction teens/childrens novel. The cover should prominently feature characters and have an illustrated style.

Requirements

- Experience in book cover design, specifically for fiction - Strong illustration skills, especially in character design - Ability to create engaging and visually appealing covers that attract readers - Open to creative input and revisions Ideal skills and experience: - Background in illustration or graphic design - Portfolio showcasing previous book covers, particularly in the fiction genre - Proficiency in digital illustration tools - Strong communication skills for collaboration Please provide samples of previous work and a brief concept idea.