Book cover illustrator, and book cover designer for self publish artwork—Simon Cox founder of Matchwork Sudio.com.

Book cover design Book cover illustrator process Book cover designer process Custom book web site design	Book cover Illustrator & Book cover Designer "Simon Cox is a rare talent who can collaborate without compromising the integrity of his art, creating work that succeeds both commercially and aesthetically. He communicates clearly, works expeditiously and creates beautiful art. Publishing a book is a road fraught with pot holes, but the one thing I didn't have to worry about was Simon's work designing and laying out the cover of Dingeltrot. I will definitely work with him again. (Click here to see Dingeltrot cover large)." -Matt Goldman Author of Dingeltrot
Simon is a pleasure to work with. One of the distinguishing qualities that separates him from the rest of the crowd is his ability to read into a scene and interpret what is happening. He then discusses his ideas with you in great detail and then delivers exactly what he promises. He's a great communicator and an extremely talented artist” -Howard Shapiro Self publsihed Author	Artistic Book cover Design & Marketing-The first impression a potential customer has of your book is the book cover illustration or book cover design. This makes your book cover the single most important visual marketing tool your book has to stand out in the Market. My Goal- When you finally hold your published book, you will do so with pride, knowing your books cover and presentation is of the highest class, able to compete with other top quality books. Free Consultation? Call me or email me for a free consultation. Lets discuss the specifics of your book cover, in terms of tone, setting, themes and the direction you envision as the author. I will answer any questions your have concerning the creative process, and give you a quote on your book cover. I work with you to derive and visually interpret the unique qualities of your manuscript, creating aesthetic market specific concepts and artwork that will empower your book with the edge it needs to compete in the industry. Call me directly in the studio at: +1 407 745 0798 Email Me: simon@matchworkstudio.com Relax and enjoy A smooth workflow- As Matchwork Studio’s founder and seasoned book cover illustrator & book cover designer, I have been down the self-publishing road many times. I hold extensive experience in developing powerful book cover designs & book cover illustration solutions. Experience proven as a book cover illustrator and designer for a variety of publishers and editorials including: Hyperion, Lulu, Greenleaf, Times, Penguin, Arkham House. (Have you read my feedback at the top of the page?). Tips to good design- Being a book cover illustrator & designer over the years, has helped me develop a formula of key elements. Here are just a few of the questions I go through during the book cover illlustrator creative process, as I work with you to explore and concept a book cover that will magnetize your audience into a sale Note: As a book cover illustrator or self publishing Author, a good practice is to simple go into your local book store and observe how customers are drawn to and interact with a book on the shelf. Ask your self questions like… 1.Does the book cover design or book cover illustration jump of the shelf among other books? Does your book cover make people want to pick it up? Note: Most people are initially attracted to a book through its cover. After picking up the book to view its cover, they usually flip it to the back and read the summary, so the back cover design and marketing layout is very important. 2.Does the book cover visually derive the author’s tone, setting and theme? Will it powerfully penetrate and attract the authors target market? 3.Is the typography in the book cover illustration or book cover design unique and powerful? Is it eye-catching at a distance? Note: A common mistake in book cover design and book cover illustration is “over complexity”. A book cover design or illustration cannot be treated the same as an interior book illustration. A graphically strong illustration or design should incorporate the type and allow for ample negative space, allowing the design to appear prominent and legible on the shelf. A seasoned book cover illustrator will intrigue the viewer with the artwork, conservative with the narrative of the piece, not giving away to much of the story, but enough to entice the viewer into reading the book. 4.Does the book cover look attractive at a small size. As a book cover illustrator, I offer awareness and tips in online marketing. In the online portal, books often appear as very small icons (about 108 pixels). Free Consultation? Call me or email me for a free consultation. Lets discuss the specifics of your book cover, in terms of tone, setting, themes and the direction you envision as the author. I will answer any questions your have concerning the creative process, and give you an estimate quote on the cover. I work with you to derive and visually interpret the unique qualities of your manuscript, creating aesthetic market specific concepts and artwork that will empower your book with the edge it needs to compete in the industry. Call me directly in the studio at: +1 407 745 0798 Email Me: simon@matchworkstudio.com View My book cover iIllustrator portfolio Click Here Read about the book cover illustrator creative process click here Read about the book cover designer creative process click here.