c. leslie
Book cover Illustration
These prices are for indie/self-publishing use only.
For other uses, including interior illustration, comic covers/pinups, visual novel and indie game assets, please email ClaireLeslieIllustration@gmail.com.
Please make inquiries via the contact form at the bottom of the page or email above.
(These are for sample purposes only. Fan art examples are unaffiliated with official properties.)
Ink/monochrome render - $500 front cover base
+$200 per additional character
+$100 for background (Simple texture background or other simple design elements included free)
+Variable upcharge for wraparound or back/spine spot illustrations
Full color render - $750 front cover base
+$300 per additional character
+$200 for background (Simple color/texture background or other small elements such as frames included free)
+Variable upcharge for wraparound or back/spine spot illustrations
SPECIALTIES
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Macabre/horror
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Historical
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Fantasy
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Steampunk
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MLM romance
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Graphic design and lettering not included. I can do so for an upcharge if you prefer, but it is not my area of expertise. I can include certain metallic framing/design elements as in some of the examples as part of the illustration at no charge if you like.
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For interior illustration or comic covers/pinups, please email ClaireLeslieIllustration@gmail.com for a quote or use the above contact form.
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I reserve the right to decline any commission/subject matter for any reason. If you're unsure about something, please ask! I am far from squeamish.
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I do not accept AI generated reference images.
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I am happy to discuss options if you have a specific budget in mind or your concept doesn't align well with my standard pricing.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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PAYMENT: I invoice digitally via email or direct link if preferred. Payment plans are available, but an installment must be paid upfront and payment made in full before delivery of final files or late milestone previews. In the event of cancellation, kill fee is the nearest milestone payment, i.e., 25% at sketch stage, 50% at line art/flatting, 75% mid-rendering.
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DELIVERY: Full resolution images delivered via Google Drive link in the file formats/dimensions of your choice.
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REVISIONS: Up to two free reasonable revisions available upon receipt of the finished piece, but I ask for approval at milestones to avoid issues with the final art.
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LEGAL: Included commercial license covers ebook/paperback/audiobook use and related promotion for the designated project. Other print materials, merchandising, and other uses must be licensed separately. Artist retains copyright and grants two-year exclusive usage rights to author, after which author will retain the right to use the image as licensed for the original project as long as the book remains for sale. I will not share the image publicly until after the author has. Full copyright buyout is available at additional cost.
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Under no circumstances may art be used to generate AI images or otherwise train AI or generate NFTs.