Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Johnny Cash - Illustrated Lyrics


This was one of the first illustrated lyrics posters that I wanted to attempt and finally got around to it! This song has always seemed really powerful to me and the lyrics remind me of Red Dead Redemption. I therefore used a black, red and white colour scheme, like the game's cover. I originally tried adding fancy borders and shapes extending from the lyrics, but decided on a flat black background, letting the song's powerful message stand on its own. Yet another piece using paper textures and I am really happy with how it ended up looking.

Monday, 2 March 2015

I am the Walrus - Illustrated Lyrics


Goo goo g'joob! I enjoy 'illustrating' lyrics and for my next one, I chose the bizarre song 'I am the Walrus' by The Beatles. Using a font and colour scheme patterned on The Magical Mystery Tour cover, I shaped the lyrics like a walrus, with only a pair of tusks to help identify the shape against a stark black background. I really enjoyed working on this and am already working on more!