Cover Design for new Teen Fantasy/Action novel

  • Κατάσταση: Closed
  • Βραβείο: $280
  • Ληφθείσες Συμμετοχές: 60
  • Νικητής: Ewehouse

Σύνοψη Διαγωνισμού

Need a high quality cover for my new novel (+ film script) which will be selling initially via Amazon Kindle.

Title is "The Dragon Race" by James Richardson

Story is about Josh, a 15yo lonely misfit, who stumbles upon a portal in the school bathroom. He enters the parallel world of Nu, where nature is out of control, people modify their DNA to stay aligned with nature, and dragon races are used as a substitute for warfare and political negotiation. Josh's love of animals and psychic abilities make him a perfect fit for dragon racing and he goes from zero to instant hero. But there's this girl (right?) and some ego and some mind control and, and, and. In short, he screws the pooch, in so many ways.

Will upload a few pages of the book to give you a better feel shortly. And some imagery.

Don't want the typical fantasy style. Looking for something very organic yet other worldly. Here are some other book covers I quite like:

http://www.amazon.com/Seed-ebook/dp/B0073XV3K8/ref=sr_1_77?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362637665&sr=1-77
http://www.amazon.com/Neverwhere-ebook/dp/B000FC130E/ref=sr_1_207?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362637781&sr=1-207
http://www.amazon.com/Wielders-Fate-Wielder-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B009Z7903M/ref=sr_1_265?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362637821&sr=1-265
http://www.amazon.com/The-Fiery-Cross-Outlander-ebook/dp/B000FBFMB6/ref=sr_1_90?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362637665&sr=1-90
http://www.amazon.com/Lorik-The-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00B2ZM032/ref=sr_1_290?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362637837&sr=1-290
http://www.amazon.com/Wielders-Fate-Wielder-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B009Z7903M/ref=sr_1_265?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362637821&sr=1-265
http://www.amazon.com/Crying-Havoc-Five-Kingdoms-ebook/dp/B00AARI2MQ/ref=sr_1_395?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362637946&sr=1-395
http://www.amazon.com/The-Woodcutter-ebook/dp/B007Y30722/ref=sr_1_226?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362637795&sr=1-226

Book size will be 6 x 9 inch. Will upload more material shortly.

Appreciate your interest and talent,

James

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Σχόλια Εργοδότη

“Really happy with the cover Ewehouse designed for my book and with her kindness towards the other contestants. ”

Εικόνα προφίλ jamesgameon, Australia.

Δημόσιος Πίνακας Διευκρινίσεων

  • Ewehouse
    Ewehouse
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    I would just like to say this has been such an awesome contest. This is my first attempt at a Fantasy book cover (and at drawing a dragon, for that matter) so thanks for the opportunity, jamesgameon! And to all the wonderful, talented fellow illustrators, thank you! I spent quite some time admiring your work, especially watching the progression of brush strokes from Comics583 (their movement captures the rush of a race so well! Your fonts are a bit small, but I love your expressive painting!!) I liked the detailed, surreal landscapes in MRart\'s and artinearth\'s work and the quiet underwater ambience in ramyoo12. Borika\'s dragon in #78 is v beautiful and intricate. I thought magnumstep\'s fonts and dragon worked really well together for a striking cover. I also admired troubadourBo, roballen23\'s and chrissowels27 artwork and iochimura\'s unique perspective. Thanks Dayna2 for being unafraid to be our big, bad policeman. Thanks everyone! This was a satisfying learning experience!

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
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    1. borkica
      borkica
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Thanks Ewehouse for your kind words and compliments.....I also think that your design cover is one of my favorites ....keep up the good work.....All of you...:)

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    2. iochimura
      iochimura
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Congratulations Ewehouse

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • jamesgameon
    Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Dear All,

    I\'ve decided to award the prize to Ewehouse.

    THANK YOU ALL for your awesome effort and talent. The decision was extremely difficult. If I wasn\'t a struggling writer, I\'d award at least 10 prizes.

    I feel particularly indebted to ramyoo12 and artinearth who have gone back and forth with me on several versions. Nearly to the end, I was certain the winner would be ramyoo12\'s swirly undersea art or artinearth\'s wild manta ray.
    Then MRArt and comic583 came along and things got messy. I felt like a cheating husband. Other standout pieces with totally unique styles were iochimura, roballen23 and magnumstep. Admiration for Opacity\'s beautiful style and use of color. And praise to so many other unique and talented artists including Borika and chrissowels27.

    As a small token, I\'d like to offer all of you a free copy of the ebook once it\'s up on Amazon. Just send me your details.

    All the best,
    James

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    1. ramyoo12
      ramyoo12
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      I really respect your decision. But It would have been better if you could select a winner first -although it\'s a draft- then ask them to revise it over and over again. I devoted my time to make 4 different changes and I feel really empty about the result.

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    2. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      ramyoo12, I totally understand the way you feel. This was my first contest and I didn\'t expect the large number of entrants at the end. For most of the contest, I was deciding between you and artinearth. There were many other excellent designs but both of you best captured the feel of Nu and the dragons. When Ewehouse\'s cover showed up, I thought it was great but too young. When MRArt submitted his artwork on the last day, I felt guilty to be even considering another design. Then I realised Ewehouse\'s design best captured the struggle of the main character - just as important as capturing Nu and the dragons. Overall, when artists asked for feedback, I avoided giving detailed directions. Next time, I\'ll hold back on all feedback then choose a winner at the end and ask them to make any changes. I really LOVE your work and I`m sorry for the extra work. Given private messaging not working, please contact me directly to discuss further (via madesimples.com).
      James

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • comics583
    comics583
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Congratiulations Ewehouse! Great work! Thank you Jamesgameon, for a very interesting contest and thank you all artists for a super creative atmosphere :)
    Good luck with your book, Jamesgameon!

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. Ewehouse
      Ewehouse
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Thank you!! Yes, all the best to Jamesgameon!

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • perevodchitsa33
    perevodchitsa33
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Hi- I tried to submit my design, but for some reason the computer lagged when it was uploading and it never went through. Is there any way I could still get the picture to you?

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    1. perevodchitsa33
      perevodchitsa33
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Thank you, James. I\'ll take you up on that! Best of luck to you with the book.

      And congratulations Ewehouse!

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    2. Ewehouse
      Ewehouse
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Thank you!!

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • borkica
    borkica
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Congratulations to Ewehouse!!!!!!!

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. Ewehouse
      Ewehouse
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Thank you!!!!!!!

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • Ewehouse
    Ewehouse
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Oh. My. Goodness! I totally didn\'t expect this!! Thank you so much, jamesgameon! Words can\'t fully express my gratitude!! Every one else, a big thank you! I am actually tearing a bit now..

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. magnumstep
      magnumstep
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Congratulations, my neighbours! Your work\'s really outstanding :) So many awesome talents here and thanks CH for this great contest and the opportunities :)

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • lorikeetp9
    lorikeetp9
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    This was really an amazing contest and at the same time very touching, whenever i scrolled my mouse on other peoples entries i was loving it more and more! Congratulations to everyone!

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • Dayna2
    Dayna2
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    #8 #12 #23 http://prowinwall.net/wallpaper/dragon-head-fantasy/

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
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    1. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Dayna2, I don\'t support plagiarism but I understand people make mistakes in life.

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    2. Dayna2
      Dayna2
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Laffs you mean it is OK for rippers to do there thing, long as it is not your thing,
      Peace Dayna xx

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • comics583
    comics583
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Hi, I submit a final image of my work. Please take a look.

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Really powerful image comics583 - almost disturbing - but in a good way. I just think it might be too \'out there\' for teenagers. Reminds me of Brett Whitely.

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • MRart
    MRart
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    small update #100

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • jamesgameon
    Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Thanks Markiyan - a fun design

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • borkica
    borkica
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Hi...thanks for the rate....can you give me any comment on my design...what is it that you like and need to be changed...
    regards.
    Borkica

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Borkica,

      It\'s an excellent design but doesn\'t capture enough of the Nu feel for me.

      thanks,
      James

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • jamesgameon
    Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Ewehouse,

    #83 really works for me but would be better for slightly younger audience.

    thanks,
    James

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • roballen23
    roballen23
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    I\'ve tried to submit my concept three times #94 and for some reason it keeps showing as negative or inverted image. So if you look at it just know that the blue colours should orange and dark colours should light and vice versa. Maybe there\'s another way I can send it to you.

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    1. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      #98 - Really beautiful design, roballen!!

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    2. roballen23
      roballen23
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Thanks, it\'s more of a concept than a finished design. I think it still needs some work to completely successful.

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • magnumstep
    magnumstep
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Hi sir, please kindly check #97 . Any feedback would be much appreciated, thanks

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Thanks for your submission magnumstep,
      I love the colors and the dragon detail. And the font too.

      Only thing missing. I probably needed a bit more of the story and feel of Nu.
      James

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • MRart
    MRart
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Please feedback for #95 . PM send.

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Awesome artwork MRart,

      Really like that you\'ve captured both dragon and sea creature elements too.

      James

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • Dayna2
    Dayna2
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    #38 Warcraft ice dragon

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  • Dayna2
    Dayna2
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    #55 Warcraft ice dragon

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  • Dayna2
    Dayna2
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    #43 http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://th01.deviantart.net/fs18/300W/i/2007/152/1/4/__Dragons_Soul___by_sayda.jpg&imgrefurl=http://sayda.deviantart.com/&h=412&w=300&sz=33&tbnid=NGxDDKkeG7XEyM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=64&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=&usg=__H8cTHziVzRxnIKx19pi8X-UBvjk=&docid=qB4KJZKyzQj8gM&sa=X&ei=XyhSUY2kMeGRiAKzgIH4Aw&ved=0CFMQ9QEwCg&dur=2399

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • jamesgameon
    Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    aravindfx2 - is #88 original art?

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. Dayna2
      Dayna2
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://de.my-walls.net/wallpapers/2012/11/Elf-And-Dragon-800x960.jpg&imgrefurl=http://de.my-walls.net/elf-and-dragon/&h=800&w=960&sz=113&tbnid=GknLUIE4txvmOM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=121&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=&usg=__e69rfzOpeRXYiuAc_ZBQ3dpuLTg=&docid=cO4ZRFb7Kw4VXM&sa=X&ei=MSdSUZHeJMe5igKz0YCQDw&ved=0CDsQ9QEwAg&dur=2284

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • comics583
    comics583
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Hi. I have submitted a second image of work in process. Please, take a look.

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Really interesting out there style comic583

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • comics583
    comics583
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Hi, I submit my yet unfinished work in oil on canvas. Please, take a look.

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • ksandi
    ksandi
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    jamesgameon, I have a design for you. However I can\'t post it here -- for some reason when I try the colors are distorted.

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • jamesgameon
    Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    That\'s a great dragon borkica.
    For this story, the dragons are a bit different from traditional dragons - more a combination of dragon and sea creature yet different from both.See some of the early messages for more details.
    James

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • troubadourBo
    troubadourBo
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Hello, James, do you have any suggestions how to improve #70 to be more up to your liking? Thanks.

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      I like the design troubadourBo.

      It just doesn\'t capture as many of the elements and feel of the story as the two higher rated designs.

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • M33illustrator
    M33illustrator
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    First two entries: #76, #77. Feedback would be much appreciated.

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Interesting concept M33illustrator. Like that you\'ve captured the two worlds Josh moves between - the everyday and Nu.

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
  • olhorse
    olhorse
    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

    Hello James
    Wonderful contest and some amazing work from all the artist. I have sumited some designs for you to look at and would like some imput for changes if need be. The fonts of course can be change to any style, colour or placement at any time. I do have my pencil drawning to show that it is my work.
    Thank you
    olhorse

    • Πριν από 11 χρόνια
    1. jamesgameon
      Κάτοχος Διαγωνισμού
      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

      Thanks olhorse - will send you a private message
      James

      • Πριν από 11 χρόνια

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