As well as being a budding author I am also a trained Graphic Designer and like to create my own cover art. Below is the cover for my first novel ‘Tirfo Thuin’. This cover encompasses the idea of Niamh, the main character, being the centre of attention and the lone hope in saving the inhabiants of Petuana. It also pulls in some nice aspects of the story that unfold such as the reflection in the water, the raven and the trees.
Andrew Butterworth 
This is beautiful. That’s the one thing I fear in self-publishing, my cover. I do not have the artistic ability to make something as beautiful as this. Good job. 🙂
Thanks. I have a post about how to create your own ebook cover art if it is of use.
great cover – would love to see more of your work!!!!
Thanks Patti. Appreciate it. I actually lost the original files for this during a move so am just redoing it now. I think it will be very much on the same lines though. I was also thinking about doing a post offering a cover design service (maybe with a couple of free ones to get some examples on here) but not sure if I have the time at the minute. Thanks again.
I love how the cover colors pop off the screen.
Thanks. Glad you like it. Sometimes I look at it on screen and think it looks a little 3D-esque.
It does exactly what cover art should do… It makes me want to read the book! And I love the 3-D effect also. Very well done! (When they make it into a movie, make sure they do it in 3-D!)
I certainly will thanks Robert. Appreciate your comments. We might both have a 3D film in the making this time next year 🙂