The Monarchs Collection Ebook/Paperback Art and Design, Map Illustration, 3D-Mockups and Social Media Cover Photo for Instagram. Author: Patrick Ament Open for work: www.schmellingdesign.com [email protected]

My website is live now: www.schmellingdesign.com Check it out^___^ Wanna do stuff together? Contact me here: www.schmellingdesign.com#CONTACT

Was very happy this morning to listen to Lord of the Rings music on classical radio^_^

CYBER RONIN - Echoes of the Code Genre: Science Fiction Portfolio: www.schmellingdesign.com [email protected] #coverdesign🎨 #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky #graphicdesign #books #ScienceFictionBook #ScifiReads #ScifiStories #Fiction

Hooked - A Teenage Horror Story Genre: Horror Portfolio: www.schmellingdesign.com [email protected] #coverdesign #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky #graphicdesign #books #HorrorBook #ThrillerReads #ScaryStories #DarkFiction #HorrorCover #SinisterStories

Some artworks I did a while ago, inspired by No Man's Sky Website: www.schmellingdesign.com Business contact: [email protected] Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel... #SpaceTime #ScienceFiction #Scifi #ScifiFantasy #designsky #GalacticGlow #DeepSpaceVibes #BeyondTheStars #blackhole

A little sneak peak at what I have been cooking on for my website.^^

I think I am going to do a blog on my website. Still thinking about what to share on there, but I think I also should not overthink too much. Also thinking about sharing some everyday life pics as well, like from our cats and some other stuff like maybe from some hobbies I have.

Crimson Lucre by Brian H. Roberts Cover Art and Design by Daniel Schmelling. www.amazon.com/dp/B098J3JC1... Website: www.schmellingdesign.com Business contact: [email protected] Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel... #coverdesign🎨 #booksky #BookCoverDesign #publishing #designsky

Ancient Temple I took different parts from fractal renderings and used multiple layer blending modes. Overpainting with clone tool, brush and mixer brush. Website: www.schmellingdesign.com Business contact: [email protected] Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel... #environmentart

Diary of a Chronic Suicide by Ric Simmons Cover Design Ebook and Paperback www.amazon.com/dp/B0949MF3HD Website: www.schmellingdesign.com Business contact: [email protected] Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel... #SciFiBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieSciFi #SciFiArt

Exploring For this picture I mainly used the clone tool with different brushes. Website: www.schmellingdesign.com Business contact: [email protected] Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel... #environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart

The Shards of Etherious - Arisen Book by Colin J. D. Crooks www.amazon.com/Arisen-Shard... Website: www.schmellingdesign.com Business contact: [email protected] Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel... #FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt

Question to all fellow freelancers out there: How do you deal with the stress of financial worries and the fear of not being able to make it?T_T Sometimes there are those incidents, where I feel paralyzed and numb, not knowing what to do... I know it is human and we all experience those times...

On The Edge Website: www.schmellingdesign.com Business contact: [email protected] Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel... #environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart #digitalpainting #photobash #photoshop #brushwork #photomanipulation #digital2d #NoAI

Mountain Pass Traveling through harsh environments. Raw fractal rendering used as base. Website: www.schmellingdesign.com Business contact: [email protected] Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel... #environmentart #landscapeart #conceptart #illustration #digitalart #fractals

Ancient Lands, crumbling ruins of an old kingdom. #Digitalartwork made with Mandelbulb 3D and Photoshop, using 3D fractal rendering as a base. Website: www.schmellingdesign.com Business contact: [email protected] Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel... #environmentart #conceptart #landscape

The order and peace of Conishant is a lie protected by ancient gods. It hides a sinister origin long forgotten. History never stays hidden. Meet Shen...greater powers see him as a threat. They should have left him alone...read the first two books of THE GOD KILLERS TRILOGY! Book III coming 10/2026!

A Sanctum of Swords Reviews: readersfavorite.com/book-review/... redheadedbooklover.com/a-sanctum-of...

There are three known continents on Thearus. The eastern realms of Khios largely belong to kingdoms and empires of man. Tanorith is shared between human powers and various fey civilizations. The Crystalline Ocean lies south of both continents, and is home to the various Children of the Ishalnan.

Yaaaaaaaaaay 100 souls following my stuff now^_^ I hope it brings value to our creative minds^___^

Happy Halloween Everyone!🎃 And yes, that is me in my costume persona^^

Forever Fantasy Online series. Book cover art done for Travis Bach and Rachel Aaron. Website: www.schmellingdesign.com Business contact: [email protected] Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel... www.amazon.com/stores/Travi... #FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt

I’m finishing the second episode in my SFF series The Eighth Divinity. Heart Rites picks up just where Summons left off. The Vesiks are back! #8thdivinity #sff #ufos #multiverse #booksky Visit below to sign up for TED-related news and a chance for prizes. theeighthdivinity.com/heart-rites-...

Gonna do a reset of my feed regarding my own posts. Starting anew.

NGC 9274564 Base in #Apophysis, rendered in #ChaoticaStudio, enhanced and edited in #Photoshop #SpaceTime #nebula #ScienceFiction #Scifi #ScifiFantasy #designsky #GalacticGlow #CosmicDreamscape #DeepSpaceVibes #CelestialWonders #BeyondTheStars

Would anyone be interested in seeing some of the fractal landscapes I explored a while ago? I should resume to experimenting with fractals soon again!

The recent week is like up and down :D

Even if it is ever so small, you never know how much an act of kindness might mean so someone. With me it was an elderly soul that forgot his wallet on the table of the cash register at the supermarket, which of course I gave to him.

I thought of maybe doing more written posts here spontaneously. Today I started reading The Biased Brain by Bo Benneth. Already, I began to remember and recognize patterns in my thoughts, decisions and how I perceive news articles, that are caused by biases and errors in thinking.

At the moment a bit of headaches, because of weather changes. Experiencing a low in commissions and that means having time to self-reflect and reflecting on my work I have done so far.

Aaaand maybe it is good to just share some thoughts here and there and not just focusing on posting portfolio stuff^^ I also think about involving my costume persona here and there in combination with books^___^

To let you know: There will be posts every Friday on here.^^ I managed to make a little posting plan that fits my overwhelmed head for now. ^___^

I noticed that I did not get to continue reading the books I got, so I shall take time again for feeding my mind with new information. But instead I worked on some costumes and learning a couple new instruments.^^

At this time being busy with cover designs and updating my website with new sections to add more project insights. www.schmellingdesign.com

Help is needed to decide which ad is best suited for the trilogy of MAPMAKER by N. E. White.

Check out Starlight by scanning the QRs below. #BookSky #Scifi #Starlight

Looking for a new book to lose yourself in? Try my indie trilogy starting with Mapmaker--Book 1. It's a fantastical adventurous yarn with a winged cartographer. 📚💙 www.amazon.com/Mapmaker-Tri... #booksky #fantasy

🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! It’s time for our recommendation post for next month’s theme! Here are twenty books that we think also fit the February theme of Chapter by Chapter. 🧵

I don't just shitpost and make dick jokes - I write! Books! Like, for real ones! 😁🖤 You can find them here: www.amazon.com/stores/Steve...

Inbetween work I am also updating my website with insights on books I worked on, such as thumbnails, moodboard and step by step work in progress shots, as well as all the requested end formats like paperback, ebook and web formats.

I am also actively researching and reaching out to authors, that I want to help with bringing their worlds to life and getting to know their needs. Eventually, I am also gonna reach out to publishing houses, just to spread the name, but mainly focusing on self-publishing writers and authors.^^

Hello people, I am at this time more focused on doing cover commissions. That is why it got a bit more quieter here. So I am gonna post new covers soon. Cheers, Daniel

At the moment experiencing a wave of anxiety about my future and feeling overwhelmed. Things all freelancers get at some point and it always will be part of it. Still learning to deal with it, although I do this for 11 years now.

Wishing you a nice weekend. Gonna continue reading and feed my brain with stuff about space and time. :D

Currently reading "Astrophysics for people in a hurry" by Neil Degrasse Tyson. So far I love it very much and it lets me focus on the book only, without any distractions! #bookworm #reading #Astrophysics #theuniverse #NeilDegrasseTyson

At the moment there are some internet issues, so don't worry why I have not posted anything.^__^

What is it actually that I want to become? To this day I am not entirely sure, but I always come back to the same conclusion. No fancy stuff, no fancy lifestyle. I just want to exist and just....live! For many it may seem boring. That is fine with me.^^ You can choose for yourself.

Sorry people, I tuned down my socials to a few, as I noticed that I cannot manage a zillion social media accounts at once. So I focus on a few like Bluesky, X and LinkedIn. Maybe I am going to break it down to just two and let us see what will emerge from the ashes in the future.

Today warm weather and tomorrow cold again. Those up and downs really make me tired. Nonetheless, working on new stuff and trying my best to be as active as possible!