Dark fantasy illustration, character design, and cover art for authors who build worlds worth getting lost in
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Dark fantasy illustration, character design, and cover art for authors who build worlds worth getting lost in
Cover compositions, character illustrations, and atmospheric fantasy art
Illustration and visual storytelling for authors and publishers
Full cover art for fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction — front covers, full wraps, ebook variants, and series design systems. I work closely with authors and publishers to capture the tone and soul of your story. Commercial licensing included.
Bring your characters from page to canvas — portrait busts, full-body illustrations, character design sheets, expression studies, and turnarounds. Perfect for author reference, promotional reveals, merchandise, and interior art.
Maps, sigils, magic systems, creature designs, chapter headers, scene illustrations, and concept art. Build a complete visual world for your series — from the cosmology to the costumes.
Turn your book's art into a product line — art prints, bookmarks, stickers, tarot cards, enamel pins, apparel, coloring pages, and more. Designed for conventions, Kickstarter reward tiers, and reader gifts.
Social media banners, content templates, Discord branding, moodboards, and launch campaign graphics. A cohesive visual presence for your book, your series, and your author brand.
Real-time character painting during author readings, convention panels, and livestreams. Entertainment meets promotion — your audience watches a character come to life while you tell their story.
Pricing varies by project scope and complexity. I'm happy to work within your budget and timeline — get in touch for a custom quote.
Vision, characters, tone
Thumbnails & composition
Detailed sketch & revisions
Full illustration
Final files & licensing
I'm Ulla Sabat — a fantasy illustrator, character designer, and dark fantasy novelist. I've spent years building worlds in both words and images, which means when an author describes their vision, I don't just see the surface — I understand the mythology, the politics, the emotional undercurrent that makes a character or a world feel real.
My work lives in the space between beauty and darkness — glowing sigils, tangled roots, gilded frames around dangerous things. I specialize in the kind of art that makes you stop scrolling and lean in.
When I'm not painting, I'm writing my own New Adult Romantasy novel and crafting stories about fae courts, cursed guardians, and the complicated spaces between light and shadow.
I work in both digital and traditional media and am available for commissions, book covers, character design, and collaborative projects.
Ready to bring your world to life? Let's talk.