MELO-OS // AVEIRO / ILLUSTRATION / ● AGENDA 2026

EDITORIAL ILLUSTRATION, BOOK COVERS & EMOTIVE NARRATIVE.

We bring soul, expressive warmth, and evocative atmosphere to author books, striking covers, poetic fables, and fiction anthologies. We craft each piece with genuine artisan paper textures, glowing watercolor brushstrokes, and millimeter-accurate pre-press precision for independent publishers and authors.

✔ PRINT-READY ARTWORK (300 DPI CMYK)
✔ CLEAR COPYRIGHT & LICENSING TERMS
✔ DIGITAL COLOR PROOFS & FOGRA39
✔ PRECISE BLEEDS & ACCURATE SPINES
[EDITORIAL TERMINAL • ATELIER]
FOGRA39 READY
Illustrated Book — Author Book Cover by Melo Art
CALIBRATION: 300 DPI CMYK POETIC NARRATIVE
DELIVERY FORMATS: PDF/X-1a • TIFF • LAYERED PSD
BLEED & MARGINS: 3mm to 5mm // Safe Margin
TYPICAL PRODUCTION TIME: 3 to 5 atelier weeks
✦ FORMATS & PUBLICATIONS

FROM EYE-CATCHING COVERS TO ENCHANTING PAGES.

We shape the visual language that connects the essence of your story to the reader's heart, whether displayed in physical shopfronts or digital bookstores.

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CASE 01 // FICTION & POETRY

BOOK COVERS & SPINES

Front cover, spine calculated with millimeter precision according to paper bulk weight, and back cover with calibrated layout for blurb, ISBN barcode, and publishing seal.

FORMATS: A5, 6×9", ROYAL Paperback / Hardcover
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CASE 02 // PICTURE BOOKS

DOUBLE SPREADS & FOLDOUTS

Sweeping panoramic narratives composed without blind cuts across the gutter crease. We build cinematic visual rhythms that captivate children and storytellers alike.

NARRATIVE: TALES & FABLES Double Spreads
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CASE 03 // CULTURAL PRESS

ART MAGAZINES & INDIE ZINES

Illustrations for literary essays, author chronicles, section dividers, and limited collector editions featuring analog watercolor texture and distinct indie charm.

EDITORIAL: MAGAZINES & ZINES Offset / Risograph
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CASE 04 // LAUNCH MERCHANDISE

POSTERS & POETIC BOOKMARKS

Extending your book universe into die-cut ribbon bookmarks, collectible postcards for crowdfunding backers, and screen-printed art posters for launches and fairs.

EXTENSION: PRINTS & POSTCARDS Limited Edition
✦ PRINT STANDARDS & COMPATIBILITY

PRE-PRESS SPEC SHEET & PRINTING PRECISION.

We treat technical production as an integral part of our art. Your artwork files transition straight into printing without delays, surprises, or color discrepancies.

[01 // RESOLUTION & COLOR]

300 DPI NATIVE CMYK

Digital painting engineered from day one in calibrated CMYK color profiles. Avoid unexpected desaturation from RGB displays to physical offset or digital press.

STANDARD: ISO Coated v2 / 300% TAC Max
[02 // INTERNATIONAL PROFILES]

FOGRA39 & GRACOL PROFILES

Fully aligned with Portuguese and international printing houses. Calibrated for coated, bulky book cream, natural offset, and textured watercolor stocks.

CERTIFICATION: ISO 12647-2 Standard
[03 // FINISHING & TRIMS]

BLEEDS & SAFE MARGINS

Mandatory 3mm to 5mm outer bleed margin, millimeter-precise crop marks, and an 8mm inner safe zone protecting titles and key illustrative details.

TOLERANCE: ±0.1mm with active guides
[04 // STRUCTURED PACKAGING]

LAYERED TIFF & PSD FILES

Clean folder hierarchy: Base Art, Characters, Highlights & Shadows, Textures, and Vector Typography. Plus certified PDF/X-1a with embedded fonts.

FORMATS: PDF/X-1a • TIFF • PSD • AI
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DIRECT DIALOGUE WITH YOUR PRINTER OR PUBLISHER

We review spine templates and technical pre-press sheets directly with your print house to guarantee zero costly reprints or delays.

SUBMIT BRIEFING ↵
✦ THE ATELIER RHYTHM

FROM INITIAL SKETCH TO FRESH INK SCENT.

A structured, 4-stage creative journey ensuring authors and publishers actively participate in the visual genesis of their work.

STEP 01 WEEK 1

MOODBOARD & MANUSCRIPT READING

Attentive reading of narrative excerpts, exploration of emotional themes, and creation of an inspiration board featuring botanical, architectural, and color palettes.

DELIVERABLE: Moodboard & Palette Intent
STEP 02 WEEK 2

COMPOSITION THUMBNAILS

Development of 2 to 3 composition thumbnails focusing on framing, visual reading hierarchy, and dedicated spacing for typography and author credits.

DELIVERABLE: 3 Line Art Studies & Poses
STEP 03 WEEKS 3-4

WATERCOLOR & TACTILE TEXTURES

High-definition digital painting using expressive brushwork that mimics fluid watercolor, cotton paper grain, and opaque gouache detailing.

DELIVERABLE: Full Render Final Artwork
STEP 04 WEEK 5

COLOR PROOFS & PRINT PACKAGING

Certified PDF/X-1a color proofing, gutter fold inspection, and packaging of layered TIFF/PSD files ready for commercial press dispatch.

DELIVERABLE: Print-Ready Package + 3D Mockup
⚙ DYNAMIC ATELIER ESTIMATOR

ESTIMATE YOUR EDITORIAL PROJECT.

Select your publication format, interior illustration count, and production pace for an immediate, transparent estimate in real time.

TOTAL ATELIER ESTIMATE:
240,00 €
ESTIMATED TIMELINE: ~ 3 to 5 Weeks
✦ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ABOUT EDITORIAL SERVICES.

Artistic, technical, and copyright clarity right from day one.

✉ ATELIER COMMISSION

TELL US ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING BOOK.

Fill out the brief to receive a detailed editorial proposal and schedule studio calendar dates.