viking concept art

Viking concept art

A newer commission, a Viking concept art piece for Brad Towers, a fantasy author.

Should authors hire an artist for their fantasy book cover?

Of course as a fantasy artist, the answer from me is always a resounding “yes!”

But hiring a fantasy artist for your fantasy book cover is a crucial investment that can significantly enhance your book’s appeal. A professional fantasy book cover artist uses their unique skills to translate your vision to visuals that capture the essence of your story. For me, there’s nothing like the teamwork of working with an author to achieve this. A striking cover not only grabs the attention of potential readers but also communicates the genre and tone of your work effectively.

I have over a decade of experience working with authors and I use that experience to ensure that the imagery resonates with your target audience, setting your book apart in a competitive market.

It may seem like a financial outlay, but when you’ve spent months, often years perfecting your novel, it seems only right to give it the best chance of success. And, ultimately, a well-designed fantasy book cover will elevate your work, and potentially draw readers in. What better way to invite them to explore the world you’ve created?


Hi I’m Jamie!

I work on fantasy and sci-fi maps for various clients from authors to game publishers. I have had some great clients working on both established IPs and new settings. I’m always interested in hearing about more projects I might be needed on, so feel free to drop me an email to info@thenobleartist.com

Jamie Noble Frier, The Noble Artist a DnD artist.
Jason Farrell
Jason Farrell
2024-06-20
I had the pleasure of working with Jamie (the Noble Artist) a few years ago when he made the cover for my book, Demon Lord Rising. He was fantastic to work with and seemed to really enjoy trying to get the cover the way I envisioned it. I found him to be incredibly skilled and reasonably priced. I can't imagine doing a book without him working on the cover.
Peter Adler
Peter Adler
2024-03-10
Jamie did a fabulous design for my fantasy book cover, The Treasure of Trenalon. I had a pretty clear conception of what I wanted going in. He asked for a lot of detailed information to make sure that he understood what I wanted, and more importantly, what the right feel was for the characters, setting, and genre. In all of our interactions, Jamie was friendly and enthusiastic. He sought input and was open to feedback every step of the way. His initial thumbnail sketch blew me away. There it was: everything I wanted. And more! He put in elements I hadn’t considered that fit the story to a T and made for a stronger image. I asked for a few tweaks, which he quickly delivered. He knocked the final cover out of the ballpark. I also needed to brand the cover with a previous cover in the series, and he nailed that. Every step of the way, I felt his commitment to my being happy with the finished design. He also finished the job according to our timeline. Jamie is a consummate artist and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely seek him out for my next project.
Ben Boardman
Ben Boardman
2024-02-04
Jamie is a great artist and so much fun to work with. He brings enthusiasm and excitement to every project. I'm looking forward to working with him many times in the future!
Kev Crean
Kev Crean
2024-01-27
I hired The Nobel Artist to design a book cover, and a short book trailer, for me on a limited budget and relatively short time frame. He was quick with all communication throughout our time working together. The work, in my opinion, was exemplary and I will definitely be considering The Nobel Artist as my first choice for my next book cover. We had one slight delay during our project which he was honest and swift about informing me of (something unavoidable came up - not important for the review). As I said, his work is amazing and he was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend this talented artist to everyone.
Jon Fabris
Jon Fabris
2024-01-18
Superb artist. Did a book cover for me and it turned out great! Reasonable rates.
Daniel
Daniel
2024-01-17
I have used Jamie for numerous corporate projects, from marketing collateral to case study production. The reason for approaching Jamie was to have a more creative approach to the look and feel of the collateral I needed. The final product has always provided me with an increase in engagement, and the use of his graphic production in wider content sharing. Highly recommend if you are looking for your content to stand out!
Pyroslayer92
Pyroslayer92
2024-01-16
I've worked with the Noble Artist since 2015ish, and he is always reliable, and produces some wonderful artwork. Not only does he do a fantastic job with the artwork side of projects. But on a personal level he is friendly, easy to get along with, and passionate. 🙂
Stijn De Vleesschauwer
Stijn De Vleesschauwer
2024-01-14
When my girlfriend and me found out we were having a baby and when I told Jamie, he made a beautiful drawing of a baby, so we could surprise our families. He also drew me the best portrait for my D&D character. I told him a little bit about him and when the portrait was finished it was like looking into a mirror and seeing Istorvir Nirinath, the ever smirking Half-Elf Bard 😊
Charles F Bond
Charles F Bond
2024-01-07
The Noble Artist is ever expanding and a great creator of artworks for authors among others. If you need art for your project, I highly recommend taking a look.
Rasmus Desdorf
Rasmus Desdorf
2024-01-06
Absolutely stunning work I've had the please of working with Jamie on a board game project and I must say that I absolutely stunned by his ability to take my rough sketches and concept ideas and turning it into amazingly detailed illustations, that not only fit the idea but also expands on it and makes it even greater. Furthermore he is a pleasant person to work with and I've experienced fast responses to both my initial query and later questions. Good on updating you on the proces and giving timely updates. Perfect !

If you’re looking for a fantasy artist, feel free to snoop through my illustration portfolio or head straight over to contact me for work. You’ll find my email address and some handy forms which guide you through some of the starting info I’ll need to be able to quote for you. Typically I’m booked up a month ahead of time, but do drop me a line if you have anything time sensitive. Sometimes I’m able to move things around in a pinch. Hope to hear from you! In the meantime, stay informed of my new work and availability and sign up for the mailing list.

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