Daniel Schmelling | Cover Design
@danielschmelling.bsky.social
Freelance Artist/Designer daniel@schmellingdesign.com
Freelance Book Cover Designer / Cover Artist at Self-Employed
Germany
Commission Status: Open for Work!
https://linktr.ee/danielschmelling
Freelance Book Cover Designer / Cover Artist at Self-Employed
Germany
Commission Status: Open for Work!
https://linktr.ee/danielschmelling
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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.
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: daniel@schmellingdesign.com
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #conceptart #landscape
#Digitalartwork made with Mandelbulb 3D and Photoshop, using 3D fractal rendering as a base.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: daniel@schmellingdesign.com
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #conceptart #landscape
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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: daniel@schmellingdesign.com
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #conceptart #landscape
#Digitalartwork made with Mandelbulb 3D and Photoshop, using 3D fractal rendering as a base.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: daniel@schmellingdesign.com
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
#environmentart #conceptart #landscape
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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!
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!
October 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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!
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!
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A Sanctum of Swords Reviews:
readersfavorite.com/book-review/...
redheadedbooklover.com/a-sanctum-of...
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Book review of A Sanctum of Swords Embers Edition
A Sanctum of Swords: Embers Edition is penned by author John Malone in the epic fantasy, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres, and is part of the Embers of the Past series. The work is intended f...
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October 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
A Sanctum of Swords Reviews:
readersfavorite.com/book-review/...
redheadedbooklover.com/a-sanctum-of...
readersfavorite.com/book-review/...
redheadedbooklover.com/a-sanctum-of...
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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.
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.
October 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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.
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^___^
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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^^
And yes, that is me in my costume persona^^
October 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Happy Halloween Everyone!🎃
And yes, that is me in my costume persona^^
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: daniel@schmellingdesign.com
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
www.amazon.com/stores/Travi...
#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
Book cover art done for Travis Bach and Rachel Aaron.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: daniel@schmellingdesign.com
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
www.amazon.com/stores/Travi...
#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Forever Fantasy Online series.
Book cover art done for Travis Bach and Rachel Aaron.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: daniel@schmellingdesign.com
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
www.amazon.com/stores/Travi...
#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
Book cover art done for Travis Bach and Rachel Aaron.
Website: www.schmellingdesign.com
Business contact: daniel@schmellingdesign.com
Socials: linktr.ee/danielschmel...
www.amazon.com/stores/Travi...
#FantasyBooks #BookCoverDesign #IndieFantasy #FantasyCoverArt
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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-...
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-...
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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-...
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.
October 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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
Base in #Apophysis, rendered in #ChaoticaStudio, enhanced and edited in #Photoshop
#SpaceTime #nebula #ScienceFiction #Scifi #ScifiFantasy #designsky #GalacticGlow #CosmicDreamscape #DeepSpaceVibes #CelestialWonders #BeyondTheStars
October 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
NGC 9274564
Base in #Apophysis, rendered in #ChaoticaStudio, enhanced and edited in #Photoshop
#SpaceTime #nebula #ScienceFiction #Scifi #ScifiFantasy #designsky #GalacticGlow #CosmicDreamscape #DeepSpaceVibes #CelestialWonders #BeyondTheStars
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!
I should resume to experimenting with fractals soon again!
October 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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!
I should resume to experimenting with fractals soon again!
The recent week is like up and down :D
October 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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.
October 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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.
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.
October 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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.
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.
Experiencing a low in commissions and that means having time to self-reflect and reflecting on my work I have done so far.
October 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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.
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^___^
September 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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. ^___^
September 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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.^^
July 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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
www.schmellingdesign.com
Book Cover Design & Environment Art | Daniel Schmelling
Have a look at the artistic realm of Daniel Schmelling, a designer and artist focused on book cover design, environmental art, and space art. Commissions open!
www.schmellingdesign.com
July 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
At this time being busy with cover designs and updating my website with new sections to add more project insights.
www.schmellingdesign.com
www.schmellingdesign.com
Help is needed to decide which ad is best suited for the trilogy of MAPMAKER by N. E. White.
June 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Help is needed to decide which ad is best suited for the trilogy of MAPMAKER by N. E. White.
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March 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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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
Mapmaker Trilogy
Visit Amazon's Mapmaker Trilogy Page and shop for all Mapmaker Trilogy books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Mapmaker Trilogy
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May 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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
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🌈 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. 🧵
Here are twenty books that we think also fit the February theme of Chapter by Chapter. 🧵
January 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
🌈 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. 🧵
Here are twenty books that we think also fit the February theme of Chapter by Chapter. 🧵
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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...
Books! Like, for real ones! 😁🖤
You can find them here: www.amazon.com/stores/Steve...
November 21, 2024 at 1:03 AM
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...
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.
June 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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.