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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/72/72912/attachment_72912193 "The book is about overcoming discrimination, oppression, and violence in the modern world for first nations people
for the design the I went with a darker style/feel to represent the trial of life the main character had to endure through the generations - I balanced this out beautiful mountain/lake scenery with a hint of light to represent hope and a connection with native spirituality")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/86/86016/attachment_86016097 "for my design concept I wanted to have a very simple yet powerful design
I choose a simple graphic representing movement forward and up (growth)
I kept the title large and clear with the red accent colors giving the entire cover a pop")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/84/84090/attachment_84090200 "minimalist music in the digital age book cover")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/60/60495/attachment_60495306 "A modern simple black and white pen and ink work book cover, with just one bright spot of color")
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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/70/70600/attachment_70600567 "the book is for instructors, how prepare on-line courses having a large amount of excess content, it was written in a light humorous tone
for my design I played on the word \"course\" spilling out of too small pants to show excess
I also kept the fonts fun and casual")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/86/86133/attachment_86133066 "the book is about enlightenment and for self realization - I wanted to give the cover a minimalist light, soft feel with a bright focal point
the reflection of the lotus flower representing self enlightenment and realization")
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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/80/80424/attachment_80424139 "I wanted the cover to catch the readers attention at first glance I kept the colors bright and bold.
The flipped mirror images or the art I wanted to portray the forbidden, betrayal , lust... theme of the novel")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/80/80195/attachment_80195984 "The book is about the 1920s, Hollywood and its frenetic pace where everyone is making it up as they go along so I wanted to keep it fun and bohemian
I used bold, bright colors to represent the happy, carefree feel of the era, with the title and the main graphic as the focal point, also its the first book in the series so my design can easily be translated into upcoming books by keeping the general theme/title and switching out the main graphic as well as using different color schemes")
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September 14, 2009
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"I worked with Val again on a cover for my second poetry collection. She was wonderful to work with and I am very happy with how the final cover turned out."
moser7z
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"Val is so friendly and quick to respond to changes. She is creative and wonderful to work with. "
saydc
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"Very easy to work with and with prompt responses! I highly recommend!"
thehardtruthaa
reviewed 22 days ago
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"The design is beautiful -- exactly what I wanted -- and the designer was very patient with my first-time publisher questions about how we needed to do this. I'm very, very pleased."
Naomi R
reviewed about 1 month ago
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"Val is fast, friendly, and listens to your needs; a true professional! If you want it done right the first time, look no further."
davealleni
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