Book Cover Artist & Illustrator
Hi! I’m Emmy Lawless, a book cover artist and illustrator specializing in custom illustrated covers for authors, publishers, and special editions.
My work blends traditional painting with digital craft to create book covers that feel collectible ~ artwork readers want to display, share, and keep.
Explore my portfolio of bestselling romance, literary fiction, children's books and special edition projects.
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Services I Offer
Whether you are looking to hire a book cover designer for physical or e-book covers, my services include front and back covers and internal assets.
A hand-painted, story-driven artwork that captures the emotional soul of your book at first glance.
Front Cover
A visual echo of your story’s themes—perfect for deepening the reader’s connection beyond the final page.
Back Cover
Immersive illustrations that set the tone upon opening the book.
Endpaper
Chapter headings, spot illustrations, and accents that elevate your world-building from the inside out.
Internal Assets
Publishing Partners
There’s something about Emmy’s art that’s always just brought my heart to it’s knees. It makes you feel something visceral, down to your bones. Her use of colours and her unique style of mixed media along with her natural eye towards beautiful things and her inclination towards the magical makes her a once-in-a-generation type of artist. She is also a 10/10 best friend.
- Jessa Hastings.
I’m Emmy Lawless — a fine artist and illustrator.
I start each book cover on with pencils and paper, a lil dream in my heart and no templates or ai.
I love creating original, story-rich artwork and art supply shopping and making big messes in my studio.
My portfolio is built around emotion, storytelling, and timeless artistry.
I love that you have visited my website, hello & welcome x
USA TODAY
BEST SELLER 2025
Magnolia Parks (Collector's Edition: Jessa's Version)
by Jessa Hastings and Emmy Lawless hit the USA Today Best Seller List.
My Work on Magnolia Parks
A defining moment in my journey as a book cover artist
I am the artist behind the official illustrated covers for the Magnolia Parks series by bestselling author Jessa Hastings, or 'Jessa's Version' as they've become known to be since alternative covers have been released. These hand-crafted artworks were created for the sensational (and viral!) Magnolia Parks Universe.
Magnolia Parks
By Jessa Hastings
My First Covers
Magnolia Parks
Special Editions
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