Art My Artist Likes

As im representing him with this digipak I am very keen to include my artist Jack's opinions to create a final brand identity we are both happy with, following a conversation on digipak's Jack shortlisted his favourite CD covers/digipak's/artwork to these

The Faces- OOH LA LA

This cover takes a simple image and then by editing it they have created a more surreal image. They have edited both the eyes and mouth area to create more interest to these area's. I quite like this design however am not really sure how I could use it in my own digipak design

Captain Beefheart - Bluejeans and Moonbeams
I really like the dreamlike feel of this CD Design. The contrast between colour and black helps to not overcomplicate the image and keep it simple and clean-making it easier for a buyer to instantly recognize the CD. The artwork was most likely done with some method of painting, which gives the blending effect on the Deer.  I think it would be a good idea to consider doing similar artwork for my own digipak design

John Martyn-Solid Air

Mr Big.-Lean Into It

Cover to Dharma Bums book

From this selection i can see that my artist is also fond of surreal art and as such my designs should be able to work well with his own idea's.