a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls is standing in front of a body of water . ALT: a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls is standing in front of a body of water .

You know when you have to do a nsfw commission, and you have to look for references...

#nsfwart #mmromance #customillustrations

a black and white photo of a woman covering her face with her hand .. ALT: a black and white photo of a woman covering her face with her hand ..

When you're doing NSFW commissions and you have to do research...

#illustration #nsfw #commissionwork

We love receiving feedback 🥰🥰🥰

#characterart #bookcovers #fantasyromance #mmfantasyromance

I'm so happy to finally share the illustration commissioned by the lovely Edwina Lindsey for her amazing mm fantasy novel, The Merman's Betrothal!

#mermanromance #lgbtqromance #bookstagram #mmromance #fantasyart #merfolk #romanceart #bookishart #authorsofinstagram #indieauthor

That's beautiful 😍😍😍

Deep in the North-Atlantic ocean, there is cod and swordfish.

Working on an underwater scene for a commission today. I'm pretty happy with how it's coming along so far!

#underwater #underthesea #artcommission #mmromance #fantasyromance #illustrations

Finished Wonho's full transformation into demon idol. Considering I did it a bit on a whim, I'm not unhappy with it. Might have gone a bit crazy with the patterns, though 😅😅😅

#kpopdemonhunter #youridol #abby #abs #wonho #fanart

a man in a tutu is jumping in the air while a group of people watch . ALT: a man in a tutu is jumping in the air while a group of people watch .

I just got my first official commission since setting up CCN Designs!!!! Might have a wee ice cream to celebrate 🥳🥳🥳

#bookcoverdesigns #illustrations #fantasyromance #queerromance

This is beginning to take shape! I think these covers will be nice for a fantasy/murder mystery type of story. More elements to go on, though!

#FantasyRomance #RomanceArt #CoverArt #PearlArt #DetailArt #ArtSky #BookSky #RomanceSky #Authors #IndieAuthor #TextureArt #Lighting #FantasyArt

This is for an illustration for book 2 of The Elemental Bride, by S.A. Monroe, going out in her second newsletter this month (yes, my second newsletter, lol). I'll share the full illustration here after that ^_^

#FantasyRomance #RomanceArt

Do pearls, they said...😅 They came out pretty well, though. The definition is not good enough to zoom in this much, though, but it's a really small detail.

#FantasyRomance #RomanceArt #CoverArt #PearlArt #DetailArt #ArtSky #BookSky #RomanceSky #Authors #IndieAuthor #TextureArt #Lighting #FantasyArt

New line art for my new project. It's going to be quite romantic, in a semi-gothic kind of way ^_^

#PremadeBookCovers #LineArt #CoverDesign #DesignSky #ArtSky #IllustrationSky #CoverElements #ArtProcess #IndieAuthor #Authors #PublishingSky #BookDesign #CharacterDesign #CoverArt

Today, an example of template for sM carousels, to add text to. This one is for To Outfox a Prince, the MM Fantasy by S.A. Monroe

#AuthorResources #BookMarketing #SocialMediaTemplate #CarouselTemplate #AuthorLife #BookSky #DesignSky #MarketingSky #IndieAuthore #AuthorToolbox #DigitalProduct

It’s always a special feeling when you see your work in the flesh. I was with Megs Pritchard at ShiMMer on Saturday, displaying these and many other amazing books 💜💜💜

#shimmer2025 #mmromance #indieauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #bookcoverdesign #bookcoverdesigns #bookcover

Creating some elements for my new premade covers. I have a vision! It still has to be seen if I can bring it to life 🤞🏻

#PremadeBookCovers #LineArt #CoverDesign #DesignSky #ArtSky #IllustrationSky #CoverElements #ArtProcess #IndieAuthor #Authors #PublishingSky #BookDesign #CharacterDesign #CoverArt

This is the background I created for To Outfox a Prince. The cover illustrates the balcony scene.

I fell in love with the colour palette.

#BondsofDuskandDawn #BookCoverArt #FoxShifter #RomanceArt #QueerRomance #BookSky #RomanceSky #ArtSky #CoverArt #IllustrationSky #Authors

It's such a beautiful style, isn't it? Drawing those curves is almost therapeutic 💜

Another additional element illustration for the back cover of the mm fantasy, To Outfox a Prince. Anyone wants to guess what the animal for book 3 will be?

#BondsofDuskandDawn #BookCoverArt #FoxShifter #RomanceArt #QueerRomance #BookSky #RomanceSky #ArtSky #CoverArt #IllustrationSky #Authors

Additional element illustration for the back cover of the mm fantasy romance The Lionheart’s Bond. I’m loving drawing these animals 🥰🥰🥰

#TheLionheartsBond #BookCoverArt #LionShifter #RomanceArt #QueerRomance #BookSky #RomanceSky #ArtSky #CoverArt #IllustrationSky #Authors #Readers #grumpyxsunshine

I levelled up my glowing butterfly game 😁😁😁

#FantasyCoverArt #GlowArt #WIPArt #ButterflyIllustration #CoverDesign

My first ever chibi! This one is of Elyn, the FMC of The Chosen Bride. It was a lot of fun but, unsurprisingly, more work than it first appeared it be 😅😅😅

#ChibiArt #FantasyRomance #WhyChoose #BadassFMC #BookArtist #Illustration #RomanceBooks

They're here!!! They look so pretty 💜💜💜

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Lips = tricky. But I think I'm getting closer to nailing it! WIP detail for The Chosen Bride’s fierce FMC. Dark fantasy romance where love bites back 🔥👑 Crafting every curve 💋

#BookIllustration #FantasyRomance #CharacterDesign #IndieAuthor #BookDesigner #WIP #DarkFantasy #RomanceArt #BookskyDesign

Working on a new Illustration for The Elemental Bride series. This will be a new portrait of Ar'ek, and I'm trying to bring in the magic to it.
#illustration #fantasyillustration #fantasyromance #theelementalbride #thechosenbride @samauthor.com

Getting customer feedback is always the best, especially when they're happy 😅😅😅

And it's always a pleasure to work with someone who gives you quite a bit of creative freedom 💜💜💜

#bookcoverdesign #feedback

I find the one on the right more impactful. My eyes keep going to it. I love the delicate texture and detail on the other one, though.

Canva mockups do a great job, but I can't wait to see how they look in real life. Only 2 days to wait for them!

#businesscards #bookcoverdesign

I'll get on it soon! ❤️❤️❤️

My latest work were these new covers for author Megs Pritchard special editions of her completed Hiscock Family series. It was great to collaborate with her to create these illustrations!

#hiscockfamilynovels #megspritchard #mmromance #bookcoverdesign

My first illustrated, MM romance covers. Because the series is a fairytale retelling, I wanted to capture the mood of the illustrations in old books, with an art nouveau touch to them.

There are 7 books, so watch this space for more!

#bondsofduskanddawn #mmromance #bookcoverdesign