The Art of Record Covers: Illustration Meets Lettering
What We Will Do On the Course
A course by Steve Simpson , Designer and Illustrator
About the video: What We Will Do On the Course
Overview
“In this lesson I will talk about what we will be covering in this course. We will look at how the project evolves from quick thumbnail sketches to finished artwork.”
In this video lesson Steve Simpson addresses the topic: What We Will Do On the Course, which is part of the Domestika online course: The Art of Record Covers: Illustration Meets Lettering. Combine illustration and lettering to create unique designs that complement the music they accompany.
Partial transcription of the video
“WHAT WE WILL DO ON THE COURSE So in this lesson I'll explain you what we'll be doing on the course which is creating the cover and label for a seven inch vinyl record. In the brief of this course you've been given a selection of song titles from the psychedelic era of the late 60s to choose from. You are the band so it'll be your name that goes on the cover. You'll be supplied templates for both the sleeve and the label. I will explain to you how to look for references online and create a unique design. I'll explain how to make quick sketches in your sketchbook to explore many different opt...”
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Course summary for: The Art of Record Covers: Illustration Meets Lettering
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Calligraphy, Graphic Design, Lettering, Traditional illustration
Steve Simpson
A course by Steve Simpson
With over 30 years of experience, Steve Simpson is renowned for his hand-lettered packaging design, whimsical characters, and illustrated barcodes. His distinctive style, inspired by the arts & crafts movement, 50s advertising, and folk art, has appeared on everything from a 1" postage stamp to a 200 feet screen in Times Square. His work has adorned whiskey bottles and cough bottles, boardgames and board rooms, hot sauces and ceramic saucers.
Since 2008, Steve has won over 50 awards for both packaging design and illustration, including Gold awards from the Association of Illustrators, Illustrators Guild of Ireland, the IDI and ICAD. He's been an awards judge for Adobe, 3x3, and the Hong Kong Society of Illustrators, and is also a founding member of the Illustrators Guild of Ireland and OFFSKETCH.
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