Maxim Mitenkov

Maxim Mitenkov – Designer

I am professional digital artist and illustrator specialized in book covers design and illustrations with over twenty years of experience.

Overview

I am a digital artist and illustrator specialized in book covers design and illustrations. With over twenty years of experience in digital arts, half of them dedicated exclusively to creating illustrations and covers for the international publishing market.

I’m specializing in book covers and illustrations, though I also do an illustration for video and board games, matte painting for cinema etc. Major clients include a HarperCollins Children Books and McGraw-Hill Ryerson.

When I work on a specific project the idea of future illustration is very important to me. When I think of the idea, more often I can already see how it will look. So, when it comes to the idea to implement, I know what I need for this project. I can say that I’m not working too long on changes, trying to achieve what I saw in my imagination. Priority areas of work: surrealism, emotions, dark art. I will try to make your project memorable, bright, original.

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Dystopian Fantasy Horror
Languages
English
Awards
  • SICAF'12 Jury special prize on 6th International Digital Cartoon Competition, Korea

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2001 — Present
Award-Winning Illustrator / Book Cover Artist focused on fantasy and sci-fi. Worked with publishing houses like HarperCollins Children Books (USA) and McGraw-Hill Ryerson (Canada) on creating art for book covers and illustrations. In 2012 received a special Jury Prize in the 6th International Digital Cartoon Competition (SICAF'12, Seoul, Korea).

Portfolio

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To Those Who Have Lost

Clark, Quincy

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Cortex Malignus

Rawlinson, Jon

Jon F. Rawlinson

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Metal Flesh (Remnants Book 2)

Summers, Edward

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Dead Skies (Remnants Book 1)

Summers, Edward

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Trek Through a Ravaged Land: Prequel to Book One of the Phoenix Treks

Rumbold, Darren

RHR Publications

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Trek Across a Changed Land: Book One of the Phoenix Treks

Rumbold, Darren

RHR Publications LLC

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Raisinbread: The Story of Jennifer Choate and Her Role in the Crisis of 2262

Himes, Dennis Paul

Dennis Paul Himes

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The Sideways 8: Colliding Event

Savage, PP

PP Savage

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Techno Heretic

Rice, Garrick

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Idioms in the Dark

Fussell, J Thomas

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4 Paws of Death

Tignor, Lisa

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Techno Heretic 2

Rice, Garrick

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The Indomitable Titans: Gods of Men

Brock, Evan

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The Magician's Sin (Titan City Chronicles Book 1)

Thomas, Alexander

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Paladin and Necromancer

Miller, Adrienne

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Legacy of the Mad (Tales of the Mad)

Huckabay, Brandon

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The Sideways 8: Indefinite Fate

Savage, PP

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Tales From The Red Planet Part 1

Cleveland, Chris

Oblate Spheroid Books

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First Contact (The Dawning Saga)

Zhang, Albert

Civitas Press

The Druggist

Todd Croak-Falen

It's been five years since Eric Halman's young daughter was drugged and kidnapped by a man who stalks his victims only on Halloween. Since then he's made it his life's mission to do what the police can't seem to do -- capture this predator (and maybe torture h... read more
Pulse

Patrick Carman

Fans of action-packed sci-fi thrillers such as I Am Number Four and The Maze Runner will love bestselling author Patrick Carman's Pulse, with its epic action scenes and memorable love story.In the year 2051, Faith Daniels discovers that she can move objects wi... read more
Tremor, the second book in bestselling author Patrick Carman's Pulse trilogy, is filled with more action-packed scenes and romance. Tremor will excite fans of I Am Number Four and The Maze Runner with its richly developed characters and electrifying story of l... read more
Quake (Pulse Book 3)

Patrick Carman

Set in a cinematic world where telekinetic powers dominate, Quake is the pulse-pounding finale to an epic story of love and revenge for fans of I Am Number Four and The Maze Runner.Faith and Dylan may have stopped the Quinns from destroying the Western State t... read more

Maxim has 80 reviews

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Bahram M.

Bahram M.

Aug, 2026

Working with Maxim on the cover of HumanAi was an exceptional experience. What impressed me most was that he did much more than simply design an attractive cover. He took the time to understand the story, its themes, and the emotional meaning behind it. The final concept. Maxim also had the confi...
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Michael G.

Michael G.

Aug, 2026

Great communicator. Super responsive to feedback. Good brainstorming partner. I love the cover.
Nolan M.

Nolan M.

Aug, 2026

Maxim was responsive, professional and timely. He took the references I gave him and created something truly unique, and I’m beyond happy with the result.
Gregory B.

Gregory B.

Jul, 2026

Maxim is a true pro with a great eye and great taste. He worked with me to realize the vision for my cyberpunk, dystopian sci-fi book cover, taking direction well while remaining firm on his preferences and opinions. He made my vision come to life. Exceptional artist!
Dave N.

Dave N.

Jul, 2026

5 stars for Maxim, and very well deserved. He was a pleasure to work with, quick to understand ideas, and had the good sense and talent to help me avert a few of my own bad ideas. The final cover is better than I imagined. I trusted his talent, and you should too.

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