CD Artwork by takua108

Posted by takua108 on June 9, 2006, 1:08 a.m.

Okay, so we're releasing a CD of <a href="http://64digits.com/users/index.php?userid=takua108&cmd=comments&id=3298" target=_blank>the crap</a> we recorded at <a href="http://64digits.com/users/index.php?userid=takua108&cmd=comments&id=3233" target=_blank>my party</a>, mostly to raise money for <a href="http://www.takedowntheband.com" target=_blank>Takedown</a> (the band who performed the aforementioned crap), so they can buy some sweet equipment. The music will be free to download, so you don't <i>have</i> to buy a CD, but it'll cost like $8.99USD, so what do you have to lose, aside from that negligible bit of cash.

So tonight I decided I'd do the album artwork. Here's the stuff I did (<b>click for full-view</b>):

<table border=0 cellpadding=2><tr><td><a href="http://thetyphooncorp.com/upload/cd_disc.png"><img src="http://thetyphooncorp.com/upload/cd_disc.png" height=200 border=0 /><br />The CD decal</a></td><td><a href="http://thetyphooncorp.com/upload/cd_traycard_out.png"><img src="http://thetyphooncorp.com/upload/cd_traycard_out.png" height=200 border=0 /><br />The tray inset (back and sides of the CD case)</a></td></tr></table>

In case you're wondering, I made these using Fireworks MX. Like, entirely. Except for the hand holding the lighter, that was hand-drawn and scanned (it's also on <a href="http://takua108.deviantart.com" target=_blank>my deviantART</a>).

Also, the title "Adam's House '06" is just filler; we'll come up with a pwnin' title in due time.

In other news, I'm happy I've got a fairly decent reputation (~4.75/5 at time of writing), so thanks guys! I'm glad you think I'm as awesome as I do.

In <i>real</i> news, us Americans nuked Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq. Just goes to show that we don't ciribot <i>everything</i> up.

So now that I've infused politics into my otherwise art- and egocentric blog post, can I maybe get some comments? Preferably about the art? <a href="http://64digits.com/users/index.php?userid=takua108&cmd=comments&id=2533" target=_blank>The only other time I've made a blog post about art, I got zero replies.</a> So maybe this time?

Before I sign out, I thought I'd post one of the songs for this upcoming album. As you can see (erm…hear), it's a unique blend of good music and humour. I hope you enjoy it. [<a href="http://thetyphooncorp.com/upload/pwnage.mp3" target=_blank>Link</a>]

<b>EDIT.1:</b> OMFGZORZ 108 WINS AND LOSSES!

<img src="http://thetyphooncorp.com/upload/64d_108_wins_losses.png" />

Comments

Adventus 18 years, 5 months ago

Here's your comment: Not bad… and by that i mean better than i can do…althought i dont like the hand.

takua108 18 years, 5 months ago

Yeah, it changed perspective when I was drawing it…meaning that I was looking at my left hand while drawing it with the right, and my perspective shifted. That's why the thumb looks wierd, anyways.

Adventus 18 years, 5 months ago

I reckon a hand spread out just about to grab you would look cool.

takua108 18 years, 5 months ago

Yeah, but System of a Down already did that…

Adventus 18 years, 5 months ago

well maybe have the hand around the wother way, as if there grabbing the cd

Juju 18 years, 5 months ago

Where you put they put the hole as an eye - genius. Nice work there.

Kenon 18 years, 5 months ago

I can't believe I missed this!

takua108 18 years, 5 months ago

Wtf? People like my art? Craziness!

Quote: Kenon
I can't believe I missed this!
I really have got to stop posting blogs at 12PM…

equa_olien 18 years, 5 months ago

Pretty awesome, but I think we all should design covers and have like 5 different covers for the same CD to confuse people.

takua108 18 years, 5 months ago

…Like <i>Steal this Album!</i>? Nah, we'll save that for later use. Good idea, though.