Author Topic: my Album Artwork (Read 4551 times)

drb1200 · « **on:** August 29, 2009, 12:13:48 PM »

I have been working on album artwork for christian artist Mason Clover (masonclover.com) and I would like your input on this cover.

The image is a little big, so here is the link.

Kingdom of Heaven

drb1200 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2009, 03:12:10 PM »

I'll post the other side when I'm finished with it.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2009, 03:26:52 PM »

Looks pretty good. The only thing I suggest is mabye move the record label name to the spine and/or back.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2009, 03:28:19 PM »

The picture looks artsy. Just looking at the cover I would imagine a band like most of the people on this forum seem to like. Rock with a lot of screaming. The picture also does look professional.

On the flip side, I don't really like artsy. I would prefer something more thought-provoking. For instance, Heaven is eternal, so I would prefer something like:

or perhaps like:

Of course, you'd have to get permission to use Escher's artwork, or create something of your own that was like that. But I don't really like screaming metal rock either. So if that's what the band plays, then perhaps your first idea would be better because guys like me are not your target audience.

P.S. I also agree that the record label doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the piece.

drb1200 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2009, 03:31:04 PM »

Wow, lol. He is far from screamo/rock. His music is ultra-contemporary.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2009, 03:34:00 PM »

Quote from: drb1200 on August 29, 2009, 03:31:04 PM

Wow, lol. He is far from screamo/rock. His music is ultra-contemporary.

In that case, I would be more likely to suggest the thought-provoking over the artsy.

xCaLeBx · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2009, 03:34:06 PM »

I would go darker and with atheme. take some ideas from asi lay dying and impending doom they have amazing artwork

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2009, 03:40:10 PM »

Quote from: xCaLeBx on August 29, 2009, 03:34:06 PM

I would go darker and with atheme. take some ideas from asi lay dying and impending doom they have amazing artwork

Quote from: drb1200 on August 29, 2009, 03:31:04 PM

Wow, lol. He is far from screamo/rock. His music is ultra-contemporary.

As I Lay Dying is the total opposite direction as far as sound.

However, I could see this working for this sound as well. I dont really see it being as much of heavy music as like, flames and crazy twisted words, etc...

xCaLeBx · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2009, 03:42:39 PM »

Idk then...I listened to his music........................I'll go sob quietly in the fetal position in the corner now

drb1200 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2009, 03:45:51 PM »

Yea, the song on his website isn't that good. But I really like some of his newer music that will be in the new album.

BubbleBoy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:04:41 PM »

It's good art, but I agree it doesn't fit with the theme. I don't know about anyone else, but old Bible pages and granite letters don't remind me of God's Kingdom. I would go with something lighter and more joyful, instead of this dark, gloomy, "The world is falling apart" theme.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:07:51 PM »

I kinda agree that a name like that would have a little happier look to it.

You could always do something super cliche and like, have this big kingdom in the sky, giant beams of light coming off of it, clouds parting around it....

drb1200 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:11:41 PM »

Ok, do you guys think I should change the look, the name, or both?

xCaLeBx · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:12:18 PM »

drb1200 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:13:02 PM »

Ok, any suggestions?

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #15 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:13:36 PM »

Shouldn't the name be up to the musician?

drb1200 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:14:30 PM »

Yes, ultimately. Its my job to bring designs to him though.

xCaLeBx · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:15:35 PM »

Alice is dead (I've been listening to Alice in chains so hey

)

drb1200 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:16:14 PM »

Umm, no.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:17:06 PM »

Well, work with him on the name, and then once you both think the name truely fits the song material, go ahead and do the artwork.

*EDIT* Do you have an AIM name DRB? I know you were around here before, I just cant remember if you had AIM then.

xCaLeBx · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:19:01 PM »

hey lambo: Guns are sharper than knives

drb1200 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:20:18 PM »

Also, I know the guy who designed this album cover. It was for artist Brenda Wheeler. I thought it was pretty cool looking.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:23:07 PM »

Check my edit above your post Drb.

drb1200 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:24:01 PM »

Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on August 29, 2009, 04:23:07 PM

Check my edit above your post Drb.

No I don't have AIM. Did you want to chat?

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:28:38 PM »

Yeah, It may be easier to help offer suggestions and bounce ideas on there.

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