Ebook cover
A painted front cover built for online stores. One character or key object in an atmospheric scene, composed to read clearly as a small thumbnail.
- Front cover at ebook size
- Two rounds of revisions
- Full-resolution files
Sid Thaly, fantasy book cover artist
Your story deserves a cover that feels like it. I paint book covers and characters
for authors and publishers across India, from fantasy and mythology
to romance and sci-fi. By hand, with no AI at any stage.
IllustrationConcept artCharacter designEnvironment design
Selected covers
Epic fantasy hero
The bazaar
Art prints, stickers and bookmarks from my covers and characters. Ships within India.
The painter
I spent six years in game studios, the last four as a Senior Game Artist, painting characters and worlds to a brief and a deadline. Now I paint covers for authors who want their book picked up.
I hold a master’s in Game and Interactive Media Design from Rubika. I’m based in Goa and work with authors and publishers across India, so we can talk things through on a call in the same time zone.
6+years in game studios4studiosMARubikaGoa, India
Pick your cover
Books open for new covers
Three ways to work together, each quoted to your book.
Illustrated cover
A full painted scene with up to two characters, finished with your title and author name lettered to match the art. Ready to publish.
- Full scene, up to two characters
- Title and author typography
- Three rounds of revisions
Full print wrap
The whole book jacket: front, spine and back as one painting for your paperback, plus ebook and audiobook versions cut from the same art.
- Front, spine and back
- Ebook and audiobook versions
- Three rounds of revisions
- IBriefYour story, characters and mood.
- IIThumbnailsSmall compositions to choose from.
- IIIColourA colour study of the chosen idea.
- IVFinal renderThe full painting, with your revisions.
- VFilesPrint and ebook files, ready to publish.
How soon will I hear back?
Within two working days, with a quote and a timeline you can plan your launch around.
How many revisions do I get?
Two rounds for an ebook cover, and three for an illustrated cover or a full print wrap.
What rights come with the art?
Full-resolution files and the rights to use the art for your book and its marketing.
How does payment work?
Payment details come with your quote, before any work starts.
Tell me about your book
I reply within two working days. Or email [email protected].