About
I have been professionally illustrating the fantastical for over 10 years and drawing since I mastered fine motor skills at a wee age. While I enjoy all applications of illustration, I find book covers to be a special way to express deep concepts and narratives. I work with publishers and indie authors to create covers that have as much heart as the writing it represents. Covers are drawn digitally by hand with a tablet using classical painting methods of building light and shadow. I put a priority on world-building, compositional balance, and genre research. Each cover is a premium piece of artwork that stands on its own in addition to being an effective marketing medium.
Client inquiries and questions always welcome at:
candicebroersma(at)gmail.com
Book Cover Design & Marketing
I provide a wide range of services to make the most of your custom design and help you establish a presence in the competitive e-publishing marketplace. Artwork is made ethically, without the use of generative AI. Learn more about why it is important to support human-made creativity from the Concept Artist's Association here.
“Beyond all expectations — Candice’s talent and skill is inimitably unique. She’s not just a remarkable artist but a fantastic cover designer who understands the nuances of layout, typeface, etc., and print/epub specs. She produced cover options that are genre-specific, marketable, and stunning. The final product surpassed anything I could have ever imagined. Wonderful to collaborate with, professional and flexible. I’m so proud of my book and so excited for people to SEE it, not just read it.”
“Working with Candice on the cover and internal art for my book was the best thing I could have done to increase its quality. Her professionalism and punctuality were top-notch. Candice’s creativity and artistic capabilities are beyond what I could have hoped when searching for an artist to work with on my book. She has the amazing ability to turn a small description into a work of art. Anyone with the desire to have quality work completed for their project would be wise to work with Candice; she is AMAZING!!!”
“This is my first time working with Candice, and I can’t wait to collaborate with her again. She has shown a high level of professionalism and amble patience. What I appreciated the most was that she spent time reading my book; hence she was familiar with the story and recommended which scenes would bring the most impact and enticement as the cover.”
Exhibitions
2023-2024
“Cover Story”
November 8-March 1
Pappajohn Medical Discovery Building, Iowa City, IA
2023
”Cover Story”
August 22-October 8
Artifactory, Iowa City, IA
2023
“Whimsey Wanderings”
Press Coffee, Iowa City, IA
2017
“Parallel Universes”
Light Grey Art Lab, Minneapolis, MN
2016
“Monster Buddy Project”
Queen Bean, Yucaipa, CA
Awards & Honors:
2024 Infected By Art Volume 12
2023 Infected By Art Volume 11
2022 Infected By Art Volume 10
2018 Infected By Art Volume 6
Gold: Digital Category Honors
2018 Infected By Art Volume 6
Grand Prize Winner: 4th Place
2017 The Rookies
Rookie of the Year Finalist in Illustration
2016 Kevin Workman Foundation
Comic-Con International: San Diego Sponsorship