A BOOK CAN BE JUDGED BY ITS COVER.
As an avid reader, book cover design is something I’ve always wanted to get into. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m more likely to pick up a book that’s exciting to look at. A book cover can become known as an iconic image—a frozen moment in pop culture—if it effectively and uniquely captures the contents inside. Can’t wait to delve further into this! My hope is that my book-oriented illustration journey eventually leads me to the opportunity to illustrate a children’s book one day.
The Astra Epsilon Series
by Brayden Dodge (2021-2025)
Brilliant neo-scifi novelist, Brayden Dodge, approached me to create the covers of his book series Astra Epsilon. With glee, I accepted, and I’m thrilled to announce that there are currently three published novels in the series, with a fourth novel in the works.
These stories take place in a virtual outerspace world full of various mythical creatures, allowing for a delicate balance of design elements within space and fantasy.
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the author personally to draft up ideas that both nodded to the storyline as well as other cultural references that he wanted to incorporate.
This series even received its own segment on Portland’s KOIN6 News!
The Astra Epsilon Book Covers
BOOK 1: ACENSION
BOOK 2: THE STRADIVARIUS
BOOK 3: HUNTED
We Waited Too Long
By Sophia Luz
Hollywood television writer, Sophia Luz Bonzi reached out to me once she was near completion of this tragic love story. The classic “right person, wrong time” dilemma keeps two lovers reaching for each other, living an a world where the sun is always setting on their budding romance. The cover was designed to illustrate that sunset vibe, and the hands reaching for one another keeps potential readers guessing: will they, or won’t they? And what are the reasons behind their hesitation and their passion?