Halloween Creature artwork by book illustrator Duncan Long

I love creating weird and monstrous creatures and characters. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of making a number, often with the added plus of allowing me to imagine helping authors and editors scare the socks off readers. I thought I’d show off a few of my recent experiments in this post (and should note that most have NOT appeared in print, and thus available for use in a book or magazine).

Generally my art is created around a 3D model which can be easily posed with lighting effects adjusted to bring it to its best and most dramatic appearance, and then I paint the picture (digitally for faster work and easier delivery to the press). That means if you see a creature here that isn’t quite right in its look or pose for your story, it’s easily modified to create the look you need.

Looking for a book cover or magazine, a creature illustration by artist Duncan Long

Just Hold It there - book cover art by illustrator Duncan Long

Frankenstein Monster art for a book cover or magazine story

Halloween Creature 2c for a book or magazine picture

Aquotic Gal wants to be a picture in a book or magazine

Puck creature for a story illustration

Green Hell - Jungle monster artwork for a book cover or short story

So…  If you need a creature for a novel or magazine illustration, please feel free to contact me for more information. I love creating monsters and weird beings, and I’d like to help you bring them to life for your story.

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When not trying to scare the socks off folks with his illustrations, Duncan Long works as a freelance graphic artist, creation art for books and magazines. You can see more of his art at his Duncan Long’s Illustration Portfolio.