Contact Info:

Art, commissions or general inquiries: [email protected]

Meet the Artist: Simon Carr

Biography:

I'm Simon Carr, a freelance illustrator and designer with a penchant for the fantastical. With 18 years of experience in the creative industry, I specialize in bringing imaginative concepts to life through detailed and dynamic illustrations. My work spans various media, including book covers, game art, and editorial.

Philosophy:

Every project is a new adventure. I collaborate closely with clients to ensure that each illustration not only meets but exceeds expectations, capturing the essence of their vision.All of my artwork is handcrafted by me, without the use of AI technology.

Marie Bilodeau - Author

"Working with Simon Carr was a perfectly layered process with great communication. He took all of the feedback and direction, and created something better than I could have imagined. He didn't just capture what my characters look like—he managed to capture their essence, too. -- Marie Bilodeau, author of the Keepers of a Broken Land series."

Jessica Albert - Art Director, ECW Press

“Simon was the first illustrator I worked with when our publishing house started taking on fantasy novels and we needed someone with the skills and experience to help us dive into a new genre and stand out in a marketplace full of beautifully illustrated books. Simon has been an absolute pleasure to work with - he’s talented, professional, and detailed. His talent speaks for itself in his portfolio and I would recommend him to anyone looking to work with an expert in character and scene illustration.”

Elizabeth Bonesteel - Author

“I was immediately drawn to Simon’s realistic, expressive illustration style. He’s been able to take my amorphous thoughts and produce exactly what I’ve wanted. He’s consistently professional and quick to respond, clear about costs and timing, and is always a pleasure to work with.”

Dana Jeffrey Crotts - Author

Simon is on the cutting edge of fantasy painting, but his style is definitely rooted in the traditional style of fantasy masters such as Brom and Frank Frazetta. He adds a bit of comic book feel to his art that helps to give it a bigger than life feel, an attractive visual look. He is probably the best modern fantasy painter out there."