Custom Book Cover Artist & Illustrator
I’m Emmy Lawless, a book cover artist and illustrator specializing in custom illustrated covers for authors, publishers, and special editions.
My work blends traditional painting with digital craft to create book covers that feel collectible - artwork readers want to display, share, and keep. Explore my portfolio of bestselling romance, literary fiction, and special edition projects.
Work With Me ~
Services I Offer
Whether you are looking to hire a book cover designer for physical or e-book covers, my services include front and back covers and internal assets.
A hand-painted, story-driven artwork that captures the emotional soul of your book at first glance.
Front Cover
A visual echo of your story’s themes—perfect for deepening the reader’s connection beyond the final page.
Back Cover
Immersive illustrations that set the tone upon opening the book.
Endpaper
Chapter headings, spot illustrations, and accents that elevate your world-building from the inside out.
Internal Assets
Publishing Partners
As a writer I have long since dreamt of the art for my debut, knowing it would become the face of my story—and Emmy Lawless created one beyond the farthest glow of my imaginings. Her artistry is dazzling, singular, and unforgettable. She is a treasure to work with: endlessly open to suggestions and collaborating with care to create what will forever be our dream cover.
Ro Maxwell
Salt and Sage
I’m Emmy Lawless — a fine artist and illustrator.
I start each book cover on canvas - no templates. My book cover design process is hands-on and emotionally rich.
Whether I’m designing for fantasy, romance, or contemporary fiction, my goal is always the same: to capture the heart of the story and reflect it in colour, texture, and form. I love creating original, story-rich artwork.
My portfolio is built around emotion, storytelling, and timeless artistry. I collaborate with authors that are looking for book covers that capture the soul of a story.
My services include:
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Custom Illustrated Book Covers
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Special Edition & Luxe Collector Covers
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Romance, Fantasy & Literary Fiction Covers
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Interior Illustrations
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Branding for Authors & Series
You can read more about my vision for cover art here.
USA TODAY
BEST SELLER 2025
Magnolia Parks (Collector's Edition: Jessa's Version)
by Jessa Hastings and Emmy Lawless hit the USA Today Best Seller List.
My Work on Magnolia Parks
A defining moment in my journey as a book cover artist
I am the artist behind the official illustrated covers for the Magnolia Parks series by bestselling author Jessa Hastings, or 'Jessa's Version' as they've become known to be since alternative covers have been released. These hand-crafted artworks were created for the sensational (and viral!) Magnolia Parks Universe.
Magnolia Parks
By Jessa Hastings
My First Covers
Magnolia Parks
Special Editions
GALLERY
Second Star ~ Oil Paint on Mixed Media Paper with gold foil
Chanel ~ Oil Paint on Canvas
Wonder Woman x Steve Zissou ~ Acrylic on Canvas
Evergreen ~ Acrylic Paint on Canvas
The Shop Around the Corner ~ Acrylic Paint and Pen on Paper
Lilliandil ~ Watercolour and Pen on Paper
Fine Art Gallery
The Shop
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