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/99designs-contests-attachments/85/85331/attachment_85331906 "The image is the author of the book showing her head shoved due to her chemo treatment. I loved the proudness she shows so I thought it would be important to empty the space around her head.")
/99designs-contests-attachments/84/84770/attachment_84770431 "The Contest Holder wanted a cover for a very special work. I her own words: \"Conversations with Krishna is ancient knowledge translated for the modern world, straight from the mouth of the Hindu God, Krishna. It is a blueprint for life and our survival here on Earth.\"
She wanted the cover to \"feel special, important, beautiful, old worldly, something that can be timeless and treasured\".")
/99designs-contests-attachments/84/84220/attachment_84220981 "New edition of an account of several eye-witnesses to the Fatima miracle of the sun in 1917. Together with the original images from the event, I used cloud images superimposed to depict the moment in which the clouds dramatically open after the rain, showing the rays falling on the witnesses.")
/99designs-contests-attachments/83/83395/attachment_83395811 "Very proud to participate in this contest for a book on Thomas á Kempis masterpiece. I used a medieval manuscript copy of the book provided by the author as a backdrop to a beautiful illuminated cross. In the back of the cover an image of Thomas á Kempis also treated to match the tone of the book.")
/99designs-contests-attachments/83/83410/attachment_83410292 "NY Times Bestseller Gabriel S.A. Clason' new book of his series on Detective Hector Hardgrove. Mr. Clason wanted to keep the branding o the series and although used authentic pic of Mulholland Dam where a pivotal scene takes place we treated to make it look less photographic. The reviews of the author played an important role to get the desired results.")
/99designs-contests-attachments/82/82620/attachment_82620501 "The contest holder wanted a serious book containing the image provided by him. The backdrop should be clear so I just added some texture to it. The image was treated to blow up it size and give it the blueish tone to fit the rest of the book. Blue is a meaningful color in Jewish religion so I went for that option.")
/99designs-contests-attachments/82/82140/attachment_82140667 "Engaging and compelling image and added new hues and effects.")
/99designs-contests-attachments/80/80646/attachment_80646565 "The contest holder wanted to create a book cover using the beautiful work of art provided by the Kenyan artist Michael Soi. I took out some elements of the art to make room for the text, cut the background and replicated it to cover the whole book surface (back, front and spine). The pic shown is not showing the final choice, We still worked to get the cover done. The client was very happy indeed!")
/99designs-contests-attachments/80/80516/attachment_80516730 "This cover is the first in a series of nine books. We must include the symbol provided by the author in an artistic way. He wanted an simplistic, artistic design with the symbol in silver over blood-splattered snow.")
/99designs-contests-attachments/80/80404/attachment_80404062 "The contest holder was looking for a simple design, almost like the cover of a top secret report for this book on Breastfeeding in the Black Community (US). I made a simple pattern and added a sleek font for completing a minimal, \"clinical\" design.")
/99designs-contests-attachments/79/79612/attachment_79612842 "The story of a forty-two-year marriage bi-racial marriage that took the couple from USA to Mexico City. The family moved there in a station wagon, pulling a small trailer of family belongings so I used this idea to portray the journey. I used three different pics in the composition and finally gave them an aged tone.")
/99designs-contests-attachments/79/79218/attachment_79218547 "The Contest Holder wanted a lighthouse to appear as a metaphor for the message of the book (The book is about a new way to manage organizations -- by serving the common good ) so I chose a paradigmatic one and as he didn't wanted to be too closely tied to a specific location I took it out, painted and positioned over a different cliff to make the image more dramatic (The original set was in a yard). Also added some drama with the clouds foreboding a storm. The composition is adjusted as if it was afternoon when the lighthouse is turned on but still you can see the background.")
About
Designer from Madrid. I enjoy creating book covers and from time to time I also do packaging and logo design to keep myself fresh although this profile is mainly dedicated to book covers. By the way, if you are interested in having done also interior design of your book let me know, I can do it at a very competitive rate. I really want to make your next book cover! :)
Member since:
June 30, 2016
Reviews
"Charala did a fantastic job on this important book cover. She captured the spirit and tenor of the book. After the initial design, Charala was very helpful in making tweaks and adjustments. I highly recommend her and will look to Charala first on my n..."
mooreinfo9
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"Charala was outstanding to work with and provided me with a book cover that far exceeded my expectations. If I could rate Charala's work higher than 5 stars, I would. She was professional, easy to work with and provided solid advice. Not to mention crea..."
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CourtneyBeck
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"This designer was good and competent from beginning to end of the project. I recommend her to others. "
Cause Roland
"Great job in capturing the essence of the book. Easy to work with and accommodating to our needs. Would definitely work with this designer again. "
rthompsong
"Charala is very talented. We get so many compliments on the cover of our book. It was classy and very detail oriented. She is a perfectionist...which we love!"
Anonymous client
"Charala's creativity, design skills, and responsiveness all combined to make this project not just immensely successful, but a lot of fun as well!"
Anonymous client
"Charala grasped the brief and followed it to the letter, whilst still bringing her unique vision and creativity to the design. She was patient and helpful and I wouldn't hesitate to use her services again in the future."
amykitcher
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"thanks, Charala. I have planned on making the third red, and I have a design in mind. I love the fact that you took the seals and created images out of them, instead of trying to copy them and make impressions of them. be sure to give me your contact i..."
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