charic Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Who do you guys use for your album art then? How much can we expect to pay for it? We have a concept but can't really do it ourselves as it's just too complex for my poor illustrator skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Not that I've used him myself.... but he has worked for the likes of Fish, Marillion, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest... [url="http://www.the-masque.com/mainpage.html"]http://www.the-masque.com/mainpage.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Amazing artwork on there! I've mailed him but fully expect it to be a little on the pricey side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We use our guitarist (and have done for years before I was in a band with him) who is an incredible designer. Check out his site: [url="http://www.bingercreative.co.uk/"]http://www.bingercreative.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Who you use depends upon what you want. If it's actually illustration that you want you need to find an illustrator who works in a style that you like. Dick Venom & The Terrortones single cover and comic was done by [url=http://catherine-oc.deviantart.com/]Catherine OC[/url]. The launch poster was by [url=http://www.videomatdesign.com/about/]Video Mat[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 It's finding these people though I really don't have a clue... As for style... Apparently it's surreal (I don't know, I just thought of it) and dark. Landscape / seascape? (is that a word?) it's a beach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Depends on what style you want. But have a look at Simon Fowler at [url="http://www.cataract-operation.com/information/"]Cataract [/url]I have a small collection of his tour prints he's done for Earth and Sunn O))). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 [quote name='joeystrange' timestamp='1332948251' post='1595336'] We use our guitarist (and have done for years before I was in a band with him) who is an incredible designer. Check out his site: [url="http://www.bingercreative.co.uk/"]http://www.bingercreative.co.uk/[/url] [/quote] nice logo and site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 If you like the Celtic stuff, [url="https://www.facebook.com/#!/jimfitzpatrick"]https://www.facebook.com/#!/jimfitzpatrick[/url] did a lot of the Thin Lizzy stuff and a few others. Nice bloke to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1332944540' post='1595248'] Who do you guys use for your album art then? How much can we expect to pay for it? We have a concept but can't really do it ourselves as it's just too complex for my poor illustrator skills [/quote] album art or the design layout? you get a good designer then you could use any old turd of a illustration and make it look good, or you could have an amazing illustration and wreck it with. also think what you are going to ask- go with concept and almost expect a good designer/illustrator to improve it- you need to tell them which bits are vital and can't be changed and which bits can. Personally I use myself (thought finishing my masters so not taking on work for next month or so) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torch Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I do all my own as it's my main business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 I think maybe I should probably point out that we're not at pro level yet and really need to try to do this on the cheaper end of the scale. These names coming up all have awesome art and the reps/price to go with it (and deservedly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1332952762' post='1595470'] album art or the design layout? you get a good designer then you could use any old turd of a illustration and make it look good, or you could have an amazing illustration and wreck it with. also think what you are going to ask- go with concept and almost expect a good designer/illustrator to improve it- you need to tell them which bits are vital and can't be changed and which bits can. Personally I use myself (thought finishing my masters so not taking on work for next month or so) [/quote] Album art, really just the cover to be honest. I have the concept photoshopped up but simply don't have the skills to make it look any better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 [quote name='joeystrange' timestamp='1332948251' post='1595336'] We use our guitarist (and have done for years before I was in a band with him) who is an incredible designer. Check out his site: [url="http://www.bingercreative.co.uk/"]http://www.bingercreative.co.uk/[/url] [/quote] Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1332953508' post='1595488'] Album art, really just the cover to be honest. I have the concept photoshopped up but simply don't have the skills to make it look any better than that. [/quote] think about the rest too... what is the concept btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Little side story - a guy called Andie Airfix painted one of our family shop signs on the Kings Road when i was a kid. He later went on to do a lot of rock art. [url="http://andieairfix.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/6-mr-tobias%E2%80%99s-sweet%E2%80%88shop/"]http://andieairfix.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/6-mr-tobias%E2%80%99s-sweet%E2%80%88shop/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1332954856' post='1595512'] think about the rest too... what is the concept btw? [/quote] Will PM it over You'll actually be the first person outside of the band to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I do it for my bands (and others). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 That's really cool WOT, I wish I had it in me. If it was just shapes then no probs but this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We found a picture online, contacted the artist (a lady in North Carolina) & she was so flattered she gave it us for free. We then paid about £100 for our booklet layout [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Every-Dirty-Mirror-Case-Hardin/dp/B005J4NY3W/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1332958003&sr=1-1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Every-Dirty-Mirror-Case-Hardin/dp/B005J4NY3W/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1332958003&sr=1-1[/url] Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Find a local and poor (shouldn't be difficult) art student!! Even at A-level, there are some genuinely talented people. Very cheap too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1333006505' post='1595969'] Find a local and poor (shouldn't be difficult) art student!! Even at A-level, there are some genuinely talented people. Very cheap too... [/quote] That's a fairly good point actually. It's a good opportunity for portfolio work I suppose! I might put an ad up at the local colleges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) If it's illustration you want, as BRX says, look around to find one with a style you like. Hireanillustrator.com is a good place to start - [url="http://www.hireanillustrator.com/i/illustrators/"]http://www.hireanill...i/illustrators/[/url] this is my illustrator friend's stuff from that website: [url="http://www.hireanillustrator.com/i/portfolio/david-hallows/"]http://www.hireanill.../david-hallows/[/url] He painted a bass for me years ago - a Hawaiian shirt design! Edited March 29, 2012 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylkinut Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1333006505' post='1595969'] Find a local and poor (shouldn't be difficult) art student!! Even at A-level, there are some genuinely talented people. Very cheap too... [/quote] Ah, there's an idea... our MS Paint efforts aren't looking that good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1333007156' post='1595977'] If it's illustration you want, as BRX says, look around to find one with a style you like. Hireanillustrator.com is a good place to start - [url="http://www.hireanillustrator.com/i/illustrators/"]http://www.hireanill...i/illustrators/[/url] this is my illustrator friend's stuff from that website: [url="http://www.hireanillustrator.com/i/portfolio/david-hallows/"]http://www.hireanill.../david-hallows/[/url] He painted a bass for me years ago - a Hawaiian shirt design! [/quote] This is an awesome site thanks! I know it's going to be down to the artist but what would you reckon is the 'general' going rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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