Worlds, drawn by hand, for the stories that need them.
Tom Edwards has illustrated covers for hundreds of authors since 2015 — every piece sketched, painted and finished by hand, start to finish.
Every genre, one wall.
Filter by genre or browse everything at once — click any cover to open it larger. Artwork below is real, pulled straight from the studio's galleries.
A freelance illustrator and concept artist from the UK.
I founded Tom Edwards Design in early 2015 with the goal of producing top-quality artwork for clients, regardless of subject or genre. I've had the privilege of working with top sci-fi authors like G.J. Ogden, Scott Bartlett, James Rosone, Ken Lozito, Daniel Arenson and Craig Martelle — collaborations that have honed my skills and deepened my understanding of the genre.
I'm passionate about helping new authors bring their unique worlds to life. Working directly with authors lets me understand their vision and translate it into a cover that resonates with readers — that collaborative process is what keeps this work rewarding, book after book.
If you're looking for a book cover artist with a passion for sci-fi and fantasy, let's talk about your story.
Hundreds of authors have trusted him with their vision.
Tom Edwards is an absolute joy to work with! I told him what I wanted, and he quickly delivered a breathtaking preliminary that barely required any second touch-ups.
Tom's art is up there with the best, increasing the chance a reader will give my books more than a split-second glance. His work is top-notch — professional, responsive, and reliable.
I've used Tom Edwards for five covers so far. I thought of him as the SciFi cover guy, but he's made fantasy and YA Urban Fantasy covers too, just as good as the rest.
Tom is simply the best cover artist working in the business today. Not only is his end-product excellent, but he shows an amazing ability to translate briefs into exactly what is envisaged.
Seeing what was once in my mind's eye come to life was one of the high points of my writing experience. His communications are clear, succinct, and timely. His work is superb.
Transparent pricing, one page.
Every package, add-on and offer, in one place — so you can see the whole picture before reaching out.
- Custom typography and design
- High-res JPG/PNG files
- 2K & 4K art without text, for marketing and prints
PRINT & EBOOK
- Print-ready PDF with bleed
- Ebook cover version included
- 2K & 4K art without text
- Everything in Ebook and Full Cover
- Ultra-wide composition
- Flexible cropping for multiple formats
A cohesive look across a trilogy or longer series builds an author's brand and draws in loyal readers — get in touch to work out a tailored package across the whole set.
Behind the scenes, day to day.
Sketches, works-in-progress and finished covers as they happen.
Artists Tom looks up to.
A glimpse into the work that shaped his eye for sci-fi and fantasy — and keeps pushing it forward.
Michael Whelan
“[Placeholder] His covers were the reason I fell in love with sci-fi art as a kid — that sense of scale and light is something I still chase in my own work.”
View his work →Donato Giancola
“[Placeholder] The level of craft in his painting is humbling — every piece looks like it belongs in a gallery, not just on a shelf.”
View his work →Todd Lockwood
“[Placeholder] Nobody makes a dragon feel more alive. His creatures have real weight and personality, not just detail.”
View his work →Stephan Martinière
“[Placeholder] His sense of scale and atmosphere in a single frame is incredible — you can feel the whole world beyond the edges of the painting.”
View his work →Your story. My art. Let's make it happen.
Tell me about your book — genre, timeline, any vision you've already got for the cover — and let's get it moving.
Let's Talk — tom@tomedwardsdesign.com