Daniel Schmelling | Cover Design
@danielschmelling.bsky.social
Freelance Artist/Designer [email protected]
Freelance Book Cover Designer / Cover Artist at Self-Employed
Germany
Commission Status: Open for Work!
https://linktr.ee/danielschmelling
Freelance Book Cover Designer / Cover Artist at Self-Employed
Germany
Commission Status: Open for Work!
https://linktr.ee/danielschmelling
Pinned
My website is live now: www.schmellingdesign.com
Check it out^___^
Wanna do stuff together? Contact me here: www.schmellingdesign.com#CONTACT
Check it out^___^
Wanna do stuff together? Contact me here: www.schmellingdesign.com#CONTACT
Blood Moon by Brian H. Roberts
Cover Art and Design by me.
Open for work:
www.schmellingdesign.com
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Cover Art and Design by me.
Open for work:
www.schmellingdesign.com
[email protected]
January 29, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Blood Moon by Brian H. Roberts
Cover Art and Design by me.
Open for work:
www.schmellingdesign.com
[email protected]
Cover Art and Design by me.
Open for work:
www.schmellingdesign.com
[email protected]
New blog post^____^
Insight into the map making project I had with Scott Hatfield the Author ^^
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Insight into the map making project I had with Scott Hatfield the Author ^^
www.schmellingdesign.com/blog/making-...
Making Of Cáelunárra Map Design | Scott A. Hatfield Jr. Map Art.
Project insight of the Map Design of the World of Cáelunárra, showing step by step as diashows how I build up the map from flat shapes to fully coloured lands.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
New blog post^____^
Insight into the map making project I had with Scott Hatfield the Author ^^
www.schmellingdesign.com/blog/making-...
Insight into the map making project I had with Scott Hatfield the Author ^^
www.schmellingdesign.com/blog/making-...
The Monarchs Collection Ebook/Paperback Art and Design, Map Illustration, 3D-Mockups and Social Media Cover Photo for Instagram.
Author: Patrick Ament
Open for work:
www.schmellingdesign.com
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Author: Patrick Ament
Open for work:
www.schmellingdesign.com
[email protected]
January 22, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The Monarchs Collection Ebook/Paperback Art and Design, Map Illustration, 3D-Mockups and Social Media Cover Photo for Instagram.
Author: Patrick Ament
Open for work:
www.schmellingdesign.com
[email protected]
Author: Patrick Ament
Open for work:
www.schmellingdesign.com
[email protected]
My website is live now: www.schmellingdesign.com
Check it out^___^
Wanna do stuff together? Contact me here: www.schmellingdesign.com#CONTACT
Check it out^___^
Wanna do stuff together? Contact me here: www.schmellingdesign.com#CONTACT
January 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
My website is live now: www.schmellingdesign.com
Check it out^___^
Wanna do stuff together? Contact me here: www.schmellingdesign.com#CONTACT
Check it out^___^
Wanna do stuff together? Contact me here: www.schmellingdesign.com#CONTACT
Was very happy this morning to listen to Lord of the Rings music on classical radio^_^
January 17, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Was very happy this morning to listen to Lord of the Rings music on classical radio^_^
CYBER RONIN - Echoes of the Code
Genre: Science Fiction
Portfolio:
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Genre: Science Fiction
Portfolio:
www.schmellingdesign.com
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#coverdesign🎨 #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky #graphicdesign #books #ScienceFictionBook #ScifiReads #ScifiStories #Fiction
January 15, 2026 at 11:01 PM
CYBER RONIN - Echoes of the Code
Genre: Science Fiction
Portfolio:
www.schmellingdesign.com
[email protected]
#coverdesign🎨 #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky #graphicdesign #books #ScienceFictionBook #ScifiReads #ScifiStories #Fiction
Genre: Science Fiction
Portfolio:
www.schmellingdesign.com
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#coverdesign🎨 #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky #graphicdesign #books #ScienceFictionBook #ScifiReads #ScifiStories #Fiction
Hooked - A Teenage Horror Story
Genre: Horror
Portfolio:
www.schmellingdesign.com
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#coverdesign #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky #graphicdesign #books #HorrorBook #ThrillerReads #ScaryStories #DarkFiction #HorrorCover #SinisterStories
Genre: Horror
Portfolio:
www.schmellingdesign.com
[email protected]
#coverdesign #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky #graphicdesign #books #HorrorBook #ThrillerReads #ScaryStories #DarkFiction #HorrorCover #SinisterStories
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Hooked - A Teenage Horror Story
Genre: Horror
Portfolio:
www.schmellingdesign.com
[email protected]
#coverdesign #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky #graphicdesign #books #HorrorBook #ThrillerReads #ScaryStories #DarkFiction #HorrorCover #SinisterStories
Genre: Horror
Portfolio:
www.schmellingdesign.com
[email protected]
#coverdesign #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky #graphicdesign #books #HorrorBook #ThrillerReads #ScaryStories #DarkFiction #HorrorCover #SinisterStories
Some artworks I did a while ago, inspired by No Man's Sky
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#SpaceTime #ScienceFiction #Scifi #ScifiFantasy #designsky #GalacticGlow #DeepSpaceVibes #BeyondTheStars #blackhole
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
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#SpaceTime #ScienceFiction #Scifi #ScifiFantasy #designsky #GalacticGlow #DeepSpaceVibes #BeyondTheStars #blackhole
January 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Some artworks I did a while ago, inspired by No Man's Sky
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#SpaceTime #ScienceFiction #Scifi #ScifiFantasy #designsky #GalacticGlow #DeepSpaceVibes #BeyondTheStars #blackhole
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#SpaceTime #ScienceFiction #Scifi #ScifiFantasy #designsky #GalacticGlow #DeepSpaceVibes #BeyondTheStars #blackhole
A little sneak peak at what I have been cooking on for my website.^^
December 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A little sneak peak at what I have been cooking on for my website.^^
I think I am going to do a blog on my website. Still thinking about what to share on there, but I think I also should not overthink too much.
Also thinking about sharing some everyday life pics as well, like from our cats and some other stuff like maybe from some hobbies I have.
Also thinking about sharing some everyday life pics as well, like from our cats and some other stuff like maybe from some hobbies I have.
December 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I think I am going to do a blog on my website. Still thinking about what to share on there, but I think I also should not overthink too much.
Also thinking about sharing some everyday life pics as well, like from our cats and some other stuff like maybe from some hobbies I have.
Also thinking about sharing some everyday life pics as well, like from our cats and some other stuff like maybe from some hobbies I have.
Crimson Lucre by Brian H. Roberts
Cover Art and Design by Daniel Schmelling.
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Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#coverdesign🎨 #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky
Cover Art and Design by Daniel Schmelling.
www.amazon.com/dp/B098J3JC1...
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#coverdesign🎨 #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky
December 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Crimson Lucre by Brian H. Roberts
Cover Art and Design by Daniel Schmelling.
www.amazon.com/dp/B098J3JC1...
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#coverdesign🎨 #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky
Cover Art and Design by Daniel Schmelling.
www.amazon.com/dp/B098J3JC1...
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#coverdesign🎨 #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky
Ancient Temple
I took different parts from fractal renderings and used multiple layer blending modes. Overpainting with clone tool, brush and mixer brush.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart
I took different parts from fractal renderings and used multiple layer blending modes. Overpainting with clone tool, brush and mixer brush.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Ancient Temple
I took different parts from fractal renderings and used multiple layer blending modes. Overpainting with clone tool, brush and mixer brush.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart
I took different parts from fractal renderings and used multiple layer blending modes. Overpainting with clone tool, brush and mixer brush.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart
Diary of a Chronic Suicide by Ric Simmons
Cover Design Ebook and Paperback
www.amazon.com/dp/B0949MF3HD
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#SciFiBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieSciFi #SciFiArt
Cover Design Ebook and Paperback
www.amazon.com/dp/B0949MF3HD
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#SciFiBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieSciFi #SciFiArt
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Diary of a Chronic Suicide by Ric Simmons
Cover Design Ebook and Paperback
www.amazon.com/dp/B0949MF3HD
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#SciFiBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieSciFi #SciFiArt
Cover Design Ebook and Paperback
www.amazon.com/dp/B0949MF3HD
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#SciFiBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieSciFi #SciFiArt
Exploring
For this picture I mainly used the clone tool with different brushes.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
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#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart
For this picture I mainly used the clone tool with different brushes.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart
December 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Exploring
For this picture I mainly used the clone tool with different brushes.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart
For this picture I mainly used the clone tool with different brushes.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart
The Shards of Etherious - Arisen
Book by Colin J. D. Crooks
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Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
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#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
Book by Colin J. D. Crooks
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Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The Shards of Etherious - Arisen
Book by Colin J. D. Crooks
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Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
Book by Colin J. D. Crooks
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Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
Question to all fellow freelancers out there:
How do you deal with the stress of financial worries and the fear of not being able to make it?T_T
Sometimes there are those incidents, where I feel paralyzed and numb, not knowing what to do...
I know it is human and we all experience those times...
How do you deal with the stress of financial worries and the fear of not being able to make it?T_T
Sometimes there are those incidents, where I feel paralyzed and numb, not knowing what to do...
I know it is human and we all experience those times...
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Question to all fellow freelancers out there:
How do you deal with the stress of financial worries and the fear of not being able to make it?T_T
Sometimes there are those incidents, where I feel paralyzed and numb, not knowing what to do...
I know it is human and we all experience those times...
How do you deal with the stress of financial worries and the fear of not being able to make it?T_T
Sometimes there are those incidents, where I feel paralyzed and numb, not knowing what to do...
I know it is human and we all experience those times...
On The Edge
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#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart #digitalpainting #photobash #photoshop #brushwork #photomanipulation #digital2d #NoAI
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#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart #digitalpainting #photobash #photoshop #brushwork #photomanipulation #digital2d #NoAI
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
On The Edge
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
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#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart #digitalpainting #photobash #photoshop #brushwork #photomanipulation #digital2d #NoAI
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart #digitalpainting #photobash #photoshop #brushwork #photomanipulation #digital2d #NoAI
Mountain Pass
Traveling through harsh environments. Raw fractal rendering used as base.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart #fractals
Traveling through harsh environments. Raw fractal rendering used as base.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart #fractals
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Mountain Pass
Traveling through harsh environments. Raw fractal rendering used as base.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart #fractals
Traveling through harsh environments. Raw fractal rendering used as base.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart #fractals
Ancient Lands, crumbling ruins of an old kingdom.
#Digitalartwork made with Mandelbulb 3D and Photoshop, using 3D fractal rendering as a base.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #conceptart #landscape
#Digitalartwork made with Mandelbulb 3D and Photoshop, using 3D fractal rendering as a base.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #conceptart #landscape
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Ancient Lands, crumbling ruins of an old kingdom.
#Digitalartwork made with Mandelbulb 3D and Photoshop, using 3D fractal rendering as a base.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #conceptart #landscape
#Digitalartwork made with Mandelbulb 3D and Photoshop, using 3D fractal rendering as a base.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #conceptart #landscape
Reposted by Daniel Schmelling | Cover Design
The order and peace of Conishant is a lie protected by ancient gods. It hides a sinister origin long forgotten. History never stays hidden.
Meet Shen...greater powers see him as a threat. They should have left him alone...read the first two books of THE GOD KILLERS TRILOGY! Book III coming 10/2026!
Meet Shen...greater powers see him as a threat. They should have left him alone...read the first two books of THE GOD KILLERS TRILOGY! Book III coming 10/2026!
October 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The order and peace of Conishant is a lie protected by ancient gods. It hides a sinister origin long forgotten. History never stays hidden.
Meet Shen...greater powers see him as a threat. They should have left him alone...read the first two books of THE GOD KILLERS TRILOGY! Book III coming 10/2026!
Meet Shen...greater powers see him as a threat. They should have left him alone...read the first two books of THE GOD KILLERS TRILOGY! Book III coming 10/2026!
Reposted by Daniel Schmelling | Cover Design
A Sanctum of Swords Reviews:
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Book review of A Sanctum of Swords Embers Edition
A Sanctum of Swords: Embers Edition is penned by author John Malone in the epic fantasy, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres, and is part of the Embers of the Past series. The work is intended f...
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October 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
A Sanctum of Swords Reviews:
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redheadedbooklover.com/a-sanctum-of...
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Reposted by Daniel Schmelling | Cover Design
There are three known continents on Thearus.
The eastern realms of Khios largely belong to kingdoms and empires of man.
Tanorith is shared between human powers and various fey civilizations.
The Crystalline Ocean lies south of both continents, and is home to the various Children of the Ishalnan.
The eastern realms of Khios largely belong to kingdoms and empires of man.
Tanorith is shared between human powers and various fey civilizations.
The Crystalline Ocean lies south of both continents, and is home to the various Children of the Ishalnan.
October 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
There are three known continents on Thearus.
The eastern realms of Khios largely belong to kingdoms and empires of man.
Tanorith is shared between human powers and various fey civilizations.
The Crystalline Ocean lies south of both continents, and is home to the various Children of the Ishalnan.
The eastern realms of Khios largely belong to kingdoms and empires of man.
Tanorith is shared between human powers and various fey civilizations.
The Crystalline Ocean lies south of both continents, and is home to the various Children of the Ishalnan.
Yaaaaaaaaaay 100 souls following my stuff now^_^ I hope it brings value to our creative minds^___^
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Yaaaaaaaaaay 100 souls following my stuff now^_^ I hope it brings value to our creative minds^___^
Happy Halloween Everyone!🎃
And yes, that is me in my costume persona^^
And yes, that is me in my costume persona^^
October 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Happy Halloween Everyone!🎃
And yes, that is me in my costume persona^^
And yes, that is me in my costume persona^^
Forever Fantasy Online series.
Book cover art done for Travis Bach and Rachel Aaron.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
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#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
Book cover art done for Travis Bach and Rachel Aaron.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
www.amazon.com/stores/Travi...
#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Forever Fantasy Online series.
Book cover art done for Travis Bach and Rachel Aaron.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
www.amazon.com/stores/Travi...
#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
Book cover art done for Travis Bach and Rachel Aaron.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: [email protected]
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
www.amazon.com/stores/Travi...
#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt