I was requested to come up with a concept for a book cover for a dragon shifter. A blond man needs to be on the cover with a blue and silver dragon to represent an ice dragon.

Book Cover concept for paranormal fantasy shifter romance novel - image 1 - student project

I scoured the sites looking for a model. Images are limited and often are used on other covers. To prevent putting out a similar-looking cover I uploaded this image to midjourney as a reference.

Book Cover concept for paranormal fantasy shifter romance novel - image 2 - student project

Picking one I was able to proceed to the design process

Book Cover concept for paranormal fantasy shifter romance novel - image 3 - student project

I had midjourney generate a dragon

Book Cover concept for paranormal fantasy shifter romance novel - image 4 - student project

Working in Photoshop I was able to add some other elements to create a stunning book cover!

Book Cover concept for paranormal fantasy shifter romance novel - image 5 - student project

Laura Prevost

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