Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/145/145242/attachment_145242761 "The cover displays different elements of the story intertwined with thistles (that symbolize the Scottish)highlands).")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/161/16173/1617316/3c61ca83-ac35-4e5a-ad3b-76e7ce1f08b2.jpg "Illustrations of a main character, a grim reaper, in different situations for a fantasy book.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/143/143710/attachment_143710449 "Illustration for a sad girl poetry book.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/152/15298/1529859/46ac6cff-c5ae-47a9-9b30-90542c9d42b1.jpg "I illustrated covers for a series of contemporary YA books based in the late 80s early 90s. The covers display each book's main character who is also displayed in the spine. Each cover represent a different season (summer/fall/spring/winter) and the focus is on the character's emotions/expression.
I also used Blender to create 3D mockups for this collection :)")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/141/141437/attachment_141437117 "Illustrated book covers for a character-driven contemporary YA series.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/140/140600/attachment_140600002 "This tarot-style illustration represents the concept of allowing the universe's energy to flow into our lives and providing abundance in our daily lives (women on the right) versus being blocked from that energy (women on the left).")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/147/147750/attachment_147750274 "A slightly creepy cover for a compilation of fairy tales for adults.
The intention was to make it look like a shadow puppet show. This is hand-illustrated.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/134/134965/attachment_134965011 "I created a simple yet eye-catching illustration for a fiction/fantasy book.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/134/134837/attachment_134837390 "Illustration for a self-help book targeting men of color that feel broken, stressed, depressed, or looking for direction in life.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/134/134080/attachment_134080792 "Illustration created for a fantasy novel. The main character stands on the focal point (being pointed at by the mountains and wearing a bright warm colour that contrasts with the environment). The eyes continue to a second character (dark) and end up at the top of the cover where a storm cloud with the shape of a wolf stands. The colours represent the safe and green environment the main character leaves behind towards a cold wasteland.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/135/135326/attachment_135326333 "Illustration for a fantasy book that targets people who struggle with self-identity, people of color, and members of disadvantaged populations.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/144/144191/attachment_144191728 "The front cover filigree has elements from the story in it while the ripped pages reveal the main character emerging from them.")
About
I am an illustrator and designer that can cover a wide range of styles. If you would like to work with me drop me a message, I am quick to reply!
You can see more of my work at www.instagram.com/laolanart
*AI is not involved in any step of production. All my illustrations are completely original and custom-made for clients.
Member since:
February 22, 2022
Reviews
"Incredible work as always. Laolan is BY FAR my favorite book cover designer and illustrator. Super easy to work with, a great listener, and impeccable drawing skills."
Anonymous client
reviewed 7 days ago
"This was a fun cover to work on with Laolan, she always has such great designs and ideas! Thank you, I love it x"
angelapearseauthor
reviewed 9 days ago
"Laolan is brilliantly creative and enormously talented!! I can't wait to work with her again!"
cassandrajoelle
reviewed 30 days ago
"Terrific! very professional, followed direction well. "
artisagoodthing
reviewed about 2 months ago
