Jhoanna Leal
Freelance Illustrator
Foiled artworks
Some of my best foiled artworks, including commissions. Click for full photo!
Feyre Archeron Foil Print. One of my favorite foil print illustrations!
Gold foil print design inspired by Astrologian from FFXIV
Gold foil print illustration inspired by FFXIV, The Seat of Azem
Gold foil print inspired by White Mages from the Final Fantasy Series.
Gold foil print inspired by the Paladin job class in FFXIV.
Foil Print of Illuminae Quote
Auren and Slade Gold Foil Bookmarks for The Bookish Box
Bookish illustration & Design
I love books & reading so of course I've made some bookish-related art! Here are some of my best illustrations and design work, including commissions by authors or book boxes. As always, click to see the full photo!
Premade dark academia cover full front illustration
Fully illustrated premade dark academia book cover
Commission: The Spirit Bares Its Teeth full dust jacket for Rainbow Crate. Note: I only did the artwork; typography of actual book differs from mockup.
Commission: Front Dust Jacket Illustration The Sprit Bares Its Teeth Rainbow Crate Special Edition
Premade gothic or dark romance book cover using free commercial use stock photos and paid, licensed font & frame clipart elements
Commission: Crescent City Metal Bookmarks for Nat's Book Nook
Commission: A Soul to Keep Metal Bookmark Designs for Nat's Book Nook
Commission: Empire of the Vampire Metal Bookmarks for Nat's Book Nook
Commission: Heart of Flames Enamel Pin Design for Owlcrate
Horror art
Ever since I was a kid I’ve been really interested in the art of horror, whether it be books, games, or movies. A lot of my personal illustrations incorporate some form of horror/eldritch elements.
Woman in the shape of a monster
Emet-Selch: Angel of Truth
Emet-Selch: Angel of Truth v2
The Seer
The Bone Warden from Your Blood My Bones by Kelly Andrew
Erichthonios
The Evil Stepsisters
Mermaid
Old Gods
Other ILlustrations
I can draw for different genres and in different styles, as well! I can also do NSFW. Examples are my less explicit ones but I can also do explicit scenes. You can request more examples via contact me page.
Nesta Archeron Paint Study
Cassian from ACOTAR
Only you
Athena Endo, my Warrior of Light from FFXIV
Astarion x Serket Commission
Atuan free commission
B&W Quickpaint of an FFXIV OC / Warrior of Light
FFXIV's Hythlodaeus and Emet-Selch
I would love to work with you!
Please feel free to check out my estimated prices and contact me for a custom quote for your project.
PRices
Note: All pricing includes exclusive commercial license.I do not use Generative AI in any part of the process. I pride myself in offering only human-made art, just for you!For non-exclusive license, non-commercial commissions, or even if you have an alternate budget, please feel free to contact me. I would love to work with you!
Photomontage Book Cover Design
from $200-300
Includes:
• Initial sketch layout
• Previews for the following stages: rough photomontage, color-corrected photomontage, typography and final touches
• Files in correct formatting for CMYK printing
• Please note that price is dependent on complexity of art and how many sections I’m designing for (e.g. front only vs. front, back & spine)
• Any elements I use that require purchasing a commercial license for will be in addition to the total quoted fee
• Rush fee (less than 1 month deadline): +50% of quoted price
Foiled or Illustrated Book Cover Design
from $500-1500
Includes:
• Unlimited sketches
• Up to 3 minor edits on lineart, if required
• Files in correct formatting for foil printing (including vectored art) or CMYK printing
• Please note that price is dependent on complexity of art and how many sections I’m illustrating for (e.g. front and spine only vs. front, back & spine)
• Rush fee (less than 1 month deadline): +50% of quoted price
Small Merchandise (Enamel Pins, Metal or Plain Bookmarks, Keychains, & Other Similar Items)
from $150-300
Includes:
• Unlimited sketch revisions
• Up to 3 minor lineart changes, if required
• Formatting of files to match the manufacturer file requirements
• Please note that pricing depends on complexity of art requested
• Rush fee (less than 1 month deadline): +50% of quoted price
Other Illustrations (Character Sheet, End Pages, Art Inserts, Poster for Merch, etc.)
from $300-1000
Includes:
• Unlimited sketches and sketch revisions
• Up to 3 minor lineart edits, if required
• Up to 3 color edits, if required
• Formatting for CMYK print files
• Please note that pricing will vary depending on type and complexity of art requested
• Rush fee (less than 1 month deadline): +50% of quoted price
Other options not listed here, or not within your budget? Please still feel free to contact me and we can work something out!Kindly note that the prices given are just an estimate. For a personalized quote, please fill in my form or email me at chiqui at chiquicreates dot com and I will get back to you asap.
Here are my currently available premade covers. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to purchase or reserve a cover!
Nothing for now. Please check back again soon!
ALL premade book covers will be exclusive to the person purchasing them! I will not resell the same exact cover again.Please note: Covers are for your professional/commercial or non-commercial use only! I do not allow reselling of my book covers (example: buying a cover from me and then reselling the cover to someone else or on a marketplace).Contact me to purchase/reserve!
Sold Premades
Dark Academia Book Cover
Premade dark academia cover full front illustration
![A book cover with an East-Asian woman in front of a full moon. Below her is a decrepit castle or abbey, and she is flanked by two columns and an open gate. The text in front and spine reads Lanchester Abbey, Author name. The back has placeholder text.]()
Fully illustrated premade dark academia book cover
Dark Academia Book Cover Mockup Front
Dark Academia Book Cover Mockup Front and Spine
Dark Academia Book Cover Mockup Back and Spine
Dark Academia Book Cover Mockup Front, Back and Spine
Base price: $250
e-book cover only: $200
Features a fully hand-drawn front, spine, and back artwork and beautiful gothic lettering for the title. Contact me to purchase/reserve!
| Free to Custom: | Paid custom: |
|---|---|
| Title, Author name, Other text details, Skin color, Hair color, Summary in the back, Font (If I need to download the font, the price for commercial license is in addition to the total price) | Other changes to character aside from hair and skin color, Color scheme, Changes to any other part or parts of the artwork |
Gothic or dark romance book cover
Gothic Horror or Dark Theme Book Cover Mockup Front
Gothic Horror or Dark Theme Book Cover Mockup Front and Spine
Gothic Horror or Dark Theme Book Cover Mockup Back and Spine
Gothic Horror or Dark Theme Book Cover Mockup Front, Back and Spine
Base price: $100
Features a photomontage of royalty-free stock photos and beautiful gothic lettering. Contact me to purchase/reserve!
| Free to Custom: | Paid custom: |
|---|---|
| Title, Author name, Other text details, Add any additional text (example: series number, review blurb, etc), Font (If I don't have the font, any price to download for commercial use is an additional cost) | Color scheme, Add more elements or images (please ask first if adding something is possible), kindly note that if I need commercial license for the additional elements the price to purchase is an additional cost |
About
Hi! I’m Jhoanna, otherwise known as Chiqui, a Filipino currently living in Europe! I've worked with various authors and small businesses as an illustrator. My designs have ranged from foil prints and book covers to metal bookmarks to enamel pins.I love so many genres, from horror to fantasy to mystery. I also love video games! You can probably tell by some of my personal illustrations that I’m also super into the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV.All my artworks and designs are free of Generative AI! I do not use GenAI in any part of my process.If you’re interested in working with me, please feel free to contact me!
Contact
I would love to work with you! Please tell me all about your illustration or project needs and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.P.S.: If the form below is giving you an error, you can also use this form instead, or simply email me at chiqui at chiquicreates dot com.Thank you so much!