Custom interior illustrations for indie authors who want their books to feel immersive, collectible, and unforgettable from the very first page.

A beautiful reading experience doesn’t stop at the cover.

Interior artwork adds atmosphere, personality, and emotional texture throughout your book—transforming it from simply a story into something readers want to hold onto, display, and revisit. Whether you’re creating a special edition hardcover, an illustrated fantasy novel, or simply want subtle visual details woven into your pages, custom interior artwork can elevate the entire reading experience.

At Hawthorn & Aster, our boutique illustration team creates thoughtfully designed interior artwork tailored specifically for indie authors. From elegant chapter headers and decorative motifs to emotionally driven scene illustrations and full-page artwork, every piece is designed to complement your story while remaining cohesive with your book’s branding, genre, and tone.

✨ Interior Artwork Services We Offer

Our artists create a wide variety of custom interior illustration assets, including:

• Chapter Headers

• Scene Separators & Decorative Dividers

• Spot Illustrations & Decorative Motifs

• Character Illustrations

• Interior Scene Illustrations

• Full-Page Illustrations

• Illustrated Spreads

• Narrative Artwork for Special Editions

Whether you’re looking for minimal and elegant design elements or richly illustrated storytelling moments, our team offers a range of artistic styles to help your interiors feel polished, immersive, and uniquely yours.

🎨 Meet Our Interior Artwork Artists

Our interior illustration roster includes artists specializing in fantasy, romance, romantasy, YA, gothic fiction, and collectible special edition aesthetics.

My Lan (Starting at $60–$130) — Clean, polished interior artwork designed to remain elegant, readable, and cohesive within book layouts.
Starting at approximately $60–$130 USD

Cindy (Starting at $100+) — Soft watercolor and gouache-inspired decorative interiors with florals, food illustration, and dreamy painterly accents.

Molly (Starting at $105+) — Whimsical, expressive illustrations featuring romantic emotion, symbolic props, fantasy elements, and dramatic storytelling moments.

Even (Starting at $75–$350+) — Dark, painterly interior illustrations ranging from decorative accents to fully illustrated pages and narrative scenes.

Cherie (Starting at Starting at $800–$2500+) — Visually impactful and atmospheric interior illustration layouts with cinematic storytelling and collectible edition appeal.

Each artist offers different specialties, workflows, and formatting preferences. Please review individual artist pages for exact package inclusions, pricing structures, and available add-ons.

📚 Perfect For:

• Special edition hardcovers and collector editions

• Kickstarter and crowdfunding campaigns

• Deluxe paperback interiors

• Illustrated fantasy and romantasy novels

• Chapter transitions and visual pacing

• Immersive worldbuilding and atmosphere

• Reader keepsake editions and premium print projects

🛠️ What’s Included

Because every artist approaches interiors differently, deliverables may vary slightly depending on the illustrator and project scope. Interior artwork services may include:

• Custom chapter headers and scene separators

• Decorative motifs and spot illustrations

• Character and scene artwork

• Print-ready high-resolution files

• Bleed-safe and interior-ready artwork formatting

• Collaborative revisions throughout the illustration process

• Artwork designed to remain cohesive with your cover branding and visual identity

Some artists may also offer:

• Narrative illustration planning

• Special edition visual direction

• Optional formatting integration support

• Expanded illustration packages for deluxe editions

Please note: unless otherwise specified on the artist’s individual page, interior artwork services include illustration assets only and do not automatically include full interior formatting or typesetting.

💸 Pricing & Booking

Interior artwork pricing varies depending on:

• Complexity and rendering level

• Illustration quantity

• Black-and-white vs. full color artwork

• Full-page vs. spot illustration needs

• Commercial licensing and intended usage

• Artist experience and specialization

Projects currently begin around $60+, with large-scale illustrated interiors and collectible edition packages ranging significantly higher depending on scope.

To begin:

Select your preferred artist and submit your deposit through the storefront. From there, project details, invoicing structure, licensing, timelines, and remaining payments will be coordinated directly according to the artist’s preferred workflow and availability.

Not sure which artist best fits your project? We’re always happy to help guide you toward the right creative match for your genre, tone, and interior vision.

🔒 Please Note
To protect both authors and artists:

• Interior artwork services are custom illustration work and are non-refundable once work has begun.

• Commercial licensing and print usage policies vary slightly by artist.

• Turnaround times depend on artist availability, revision scope, and project complexity.

• Authors are responsible for ensuring all provided references and materials are properly licensed and owned.

• Interior artwork is intended to enhance and support the reading experience while remaining functional within print and ebook layouts.

At Hawthorn & Aster, we believe interior artwork should feel intentional, immersive, and emotionally resonant—not decorative for decoration’s sake. Every illustration is created collaboratively, with care for both the reading experience and the story being told.