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Creative Process for Lady of Brass and Whisper of Secrets Book Covers Now on Behance
It's always fun going through the creative stages of a project and seeing just how a concept evolves and all the little shifts impact the final vision. Whether you're an author considering hiring me, an artist curious what's happening around the pond, or just a stranger that stumbled here by chance! Make sure to check out the Behance links below to stalk--investigate?--a little of my workings behind the curtains
Apr 151 min read


Whisper of Secrets Book Cover Reveal!
It has been such a joy working with Rhea Lockhart on her new book cover for The Whisper's Saga Book One, Whisper of Secrets. And I really appreciated how she put her faith in me, allowing me to take her ideas and run with them--even if it meant we took a few steps sideways. I'm so proud of where we landed. And I'm thrilled she is too! So without further ado...
Apr 121 min read


Australian Fantasy, Beasts of London, Gets Its Sequel Title and Cover Revealed on Twitch
Author and Publisher, Renee April, reveals book title and cover art of Australian fantasy sequel to Beasts of London on Twitch.
Apr 11 min read


Whisper of Secrets Book Cover Approved for Final Render and Paperback
Whisper of Secrets by Rhea Lockhart locks in a fantastical witchy cover art for its book cover paperback.
Mar 121 min read


Champion of Death Book Cover Approved for Final Render
Champion of Death by Wadzanai Mufunde locks in a Rembrandt-giving, high fantastical dark drama artwork for is final book cover render.
Feb 281 min read


Stuff I Designed and Illustrated in 2024 (It's a Wrap!)
Let's reflect on things I designed and illustrated in 2024 with a little wrap! From book covers and logo design, to social media promotional
Jan 94 min read


Development of Custom Illustrated Cover Art for Dark Mythical Fantasy (And Happy New Year!)
Christmas "break", I did some art studies for upcoming UK novel, Champion of Death. This somehow involved Death's nip slip. Welcome?
Jan 92 min read


Australian Fantasy Her Crown of Fire Sequel is Out Now!
Two years since I originally designed this cover, His Throne of Embers (Molten Crown Book Two) is official out! Bigger. Bolder.
Dec 23, 20241 min read


My Favourite and Arguably the Best Book Covers of 2024
A hand picked few of my favourite book covers of 2024 and why. Let's start with Pay the Piper...
Dec 17, 20245 min read


The Red Masquerade Paperbacks I Illustrated and Designed are Perfect! What? (Warning: Swear Words)
Okay, for any of you that have printed books with Ingram (or KDP for that matter), I am sure you are WELL aware of the horror stories...
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Paperback and Hardcover Design Proofs Off to the Printer for SkyNation's Molten Crown Book Two!
Two years ago, I designed the book cover for His Throne of Embers, the second book in Renee April's popular young adult Australian fantasy..
Nov 20, 20242 min read


From Concept to Paperback, Here's My Illustrated Design Process
It can be very daughtning considering an illustrated book cover. The unknown can be vast and dark and scary! So make sure you take a look at
Nov 13, 20241 min read


The Layer Breakdown of Custom Illustrated Book Cover Design
Uncover the magic behind Shaye Madison's custom Illustrated Book Cover Design in this exclusive breakdown. Dive into the layers of gothic-ga
Oct 15, 20242 min read


100 Days Until Red Masquerade is Released, ARC Reader Call Out
You read it right. Only 100 days until Red Masquerade by Shaye Madison goes live. Which means it's time for Shaye and I to jump into finally
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Molten Crown's Fantasy Sequel Out This Year! New Promotional Graphics, Design by Dayna
The wait is over. Beloved Australian fantasy, Her Crown of Fire by Renee April, is finally getting its sequel!...
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Red Masquerade's Illustrated Book Cover Reveal, Design and Art by Dayna
Here it is! My latest cover art baby. I am so incredably proud of this design and illustration and I am thrilled...
Sep 14, 20242 min read


Sticker Design Proofs Arrive for Queensland Beard Care Range Labels
Last week scans were received of the WAX & MANE sticker proofs and they are looking awesome....
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Book Covers of 2024: How to Articulate Your Creative Vision | Part One, Genre
It isn't easy figuring out your book cover. For independent authors, there's a lot of behind-the-scenes kerfuffle. Let me help you prepare.
Aug 30, 20244 min read


Red Masquerade's Illustrated Cover Art Big Reveal, Friday the 13th
Mark your diaries, RED MASQUERADE by Shaye Madison is getting its big cover reveal in two weeks, appropriately on Friday the 13th...
Aug 29, 20241 min read


The Book Designers of Our Childhood: Who the Hell is Gail Doobinin???
Gail Doobinin is one of our most influential designers of our era, her designs having sold over 200 million copies on just TWO of her intern
Aug 28, 20245 min read
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