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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/47/47556/attachment_47556028 "I used Poser Pro to a dynamic scene featuring the protagonist with his enemy in the background. My intent was to create a scene that had visual interest at smaller thumbnail sizes (the featured image of the protagonist), while having more depth and visual interest for those who investigate further.
The finishing touches and text were done in Photoshop")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/51/51482/attachment_51482428 "Using Photoshop, I took a stock image and painted the turning to dust/ash effect, as well as the birds and the glowing horizon.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/51/51488/attachment_51488753 "I used Photoshop filters and brushes to create the hand drawn look in order to reflect the sketches author said were used inside the book.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/50/50835/attachment_50835926 "Using general story descriptions provided by the author, I used Poser Pro to set up and illustrate the scene. I then applied finishing effects, as well as text, in Photoshop.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/50/50340/attachment_50340059 "I used Photoshop to create this design, deciding on a clean, professional design aesthetic with striking imagery as the centerpiece.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/50/50221/attachment_50221386 "After finding this stock photo, I used Photoshop to add the text, including the engraved effect I used on the title to add visual interest and to make the title seem more integrated with the photo.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/48/48192/attachment_48192120 "I combined two stock images in Photoshop to create an image that reflected the described themes/elements of the book.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/45/45864/attachment_45864630 "I created the illustration using Poser Pro, including the ghostly image of the \"dancing dead princess\" on the piano. I think did the color adjustments and finishing work, including adding the text, in Photoshop.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/48/48497/attachment_48497439 "I used Poser software to illustrate the Jake Dani character, and in Photoshop I added the background imagery and text in Photoshop.
After several exchanges with the author, I arrived at what proved to be the winning design.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/47/47699/attachment_47699535 "Using the contest holder's description and subsequent direct feedback, I chose an image that reflected both the traditional symbol of a writer along with elements of a modern take, while keeping the overall design simple, as the contest holder wanted.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/46/46940/attachment_46940104 "I found a stock image which seemed to fit the described theme and incorporated it into a clean, professional layout.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/44/44471/attachment_44471997 "I used Poser Pro 2014 to set up and create the author-suggested illustration of a headless bodybuilder on a stage, with a top hat and cane. I made color adjustments and added text in Photoshop.")
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I have been a freelance graphic designer for 27 years. I have much experience with website design, logo design, business card, flyers, and web banner designs, but my focus is on book cover design, with a particular love of Illustration and typography. (theselfpublishingguru.com)
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16 juli 2014
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"Fantastic. Very responsive. Great design---at least I thought so. Some whiner asked if I was serious in choosing it."
rmsbayou
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