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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/162/162962/attachment_162962867 "Book cover design for contest.")
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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/160/160337/attachment_160337284 "This contemporary sports romance cover features a shirtless, tattooed, muscular man—the \"Football Bad Boy\"—with an intense gaze, holding a weathered football. The image is framed by a dramatic, dark palette contrasted sharply with electric magenta/pink smoke and lighting. This neon color highlights the genre's passion. The large, centered title, \"KNOCKED UP by the Football BAD BOY,\" uses bold text, with \"Football\" in a vibrant pink script. A tagline confirms the \"ENEMIES To LOVERS Sports Romance\" trope. The design is edgy and explicitly targets the New Adult/Contemporary Romance audience, clearly communicating the themes of sex appeal, sports, and intense conflict.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/155/155425/attachment_155425495 "This suspenseful cover shows a modern house perched on a cliff above a glowing red fissure, under a stormy, lightning-filled sky. The striking red palette and jagged scenery signal imminent danger and psychological tension. The tagline, “She saw it coming. No one believed her,” adds urgency and dread. Crisp white typography creates contrast against the moody backdrop. On the back, the synopsis and author bio are cleanly presented, maintaining atmospheric continuity. The design evokes themes of prophecy, disaster, and fractured family dynamics — ideal for fans of intense, character-driven horror.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/155/155464/attachment_155464518 "A cinematic illustration with rich detail and strong visual hierarchy. The front cover features three young heroes standing defiantly against a stormy desert mountain backdrop, bathed in magical energy. A dramatic crescent moon and electric lightning frame the scene, while swirling blue and purple magic adds depth and motion.
The title pops in bold, gold serif lettering, with a subtle glow that amplifies its mystique. The color palette blends twilight blues, fiery orange highlights, and enchanted purples, creating tension and intrigue. The back cover echoes the tone with a clean layout that includes a synopsis, review, and author bio — all set in legible, friendly typefaces.
Overall, the design balances story-driven fantasy with kid-friendly adventure, ideal for middle-grade audiences and fans of magical fiction")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/150/150040/attachment_150040644 "This YA fantasy cover combines emotional intimacy and nautical adventure. The front shows two young characters standing close atop a ship’s deck, framed by swirling ocean waves and a dramatic twilight sky. Their posture — half-facing the horizon, half-turned toward each other — evokes both resolve and vulnerability. The tagline “Destined to betray. Destined to be betrayed. Rewrite your destiny.” is positioned beneath the glowing title, reinforcing the themes of fate, love, and conflict.
Muted blues and stormy grays dominate the palette, contrasted by warm highlights around the characters, adding hope to the tension. The back cover delivers a layered synopsis about Azure, a survivor tied to secrets and criminal roots, drawn into pirate life aboard the Cutlass after meeting Tristan — her peace and her undoing.
Overall, the cover blends romance, adventure, and transformation, perfect for readers craving high-stakes emotional journeys across sea and stars.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/148/148982/attachment_148982094 "This gripping historical thriller cover evokes grit, vengeance, and desert mystery. A lone man in a wide-brimmed hat holds a rifle under a stormy sky split by lightning, his stance commanding and tense. Behind him, an old truck with headlights cutting through dusk speeds across an Arizona desert scattered with cacti — a visual of pursuit and urgency. The tagline, “His vengeance knows no limits,” sets a tone of relentless justice and danger.
Set in 1945, the back blurb deepens this tension, revealing Deputy Sean O’Conner’s investigation of a plane crash that uncovers buried treasure and a deadly criminal network. The cover’s visual and textual elements combine to promise action, suspense, and rugged survival in the untamed Southwest. It’s a perfect fit for fans of noir westerns and desert-set crime dramas.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/149/149013/attachment_149013277 "This cover radiates gothic intensity and supernatural drama. At its center, a vertical sword bleeds golden liquid, symbolizing sacrifice and power. Flanking the blade are expansive black wings, hinting at fallen angels or dark guardians, while vivid red roses wind around the imagery, injecting romantic symbolism against the grim backdrop.
The title “Sins of Bleeding Gold” appears in ornate gothic lettering, shimmering with a regal but ominous tone, as if torn between divine beauty and corrupt destiny. The palette mixes deep charcoal, crimson, and metallic gold, creating rich visual contrast and emotional weight.
Altogether, the cover merges fantasy, romance, and revenge — ideal for readers drawn to dark magic, tragic legacies, and fierce heroines caught in supernatural conflict")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/156/156877/attachment_156877599 "Bold and reflective, The Saga of a Southern Cop by Richard C. Devors captures a lifetime of grit, justice, and transformation. The cover’s stark silhouette of a police officer against a dusky cityscape and flashing patrol car sets a somber yet commanding tone. It reflects themes of duty, honor, and evolving moral complexity in law enforcement. The subtitle—“Memoirs of a Retired Law Enforcement Officer”—grounds the narrative in personal experience. The back cover introduces Devors’ career highlights and accolades, hinting at both procedural insights and human moments shaped by over 30 years of service. A striking memoir with real-world weight.")
About
Hi, I'm Marko. With years of experience, I bring stories to life through colorful illustrations, bold character design, and memorable branding. From whimsical children's books to comic art and startup identities, I mix imagination with strategic design. My go-to tools? Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and storytelling magic. Let’s build something unforgettable!
Member since:
December 03, 2013
Reviews
"Went above and beyond. Great understanding of project and how to execute it in detail. Fast and responsive too. "
nmadden9G
reviewed 3 months ago
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MarCreative™
responded 3 months ago
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Anonymous client
reviewed 4 months ago
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MarCreative™
responded 4 months ago
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robertoandresarh
reviewed 5 months ago
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MarCreative™
responded 5 months ago
"MarCreative is awesome. Such a great eye and understanding of each project. Did the research behind the subjects so that the images were true to life but in the exact style I was looking for. Also easy to work with - responsive and quick turns. I feel f..."
"MarCreative is awesome. Such a great eye and understanding of each project. Did the research behind the subjects so that the images were true to life but in the exact style I was looking for. Also easy to work with - responsive and quick turns. I feel fortunate to work with MarCreative. "
Anonymous client
reviewed 6 months ago
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c.pinter
reviewed 6 months ago
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