Progressive Album Cover - WIP

Even as a child, I knew that when I grew up my goal in life was to do cover art. I loved looking at albums when my mom went shopping. Progressive bands had the best cover art, they were so psychedelic…

#1 raw

kinda looks like a cover for an unreleased Yes album

marija64 says:

March 7, 2019 at 11:33 am

This version is, for me, the best. An excellent color scheme, a background in perfect contrast with blue shades. Everything is clearly visible.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:36 am
  
  I am glad to hear you like this piece
  
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Carol DM says:

March 7, 2019 at 11:40 pm

It reallyl does, love the eye catching look.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:36 am
  
  I wasn’t sure anyone was going to like it
Lee Billingham says:

May 12, 2019 at 4:35 pm

Looking great so far Alex :o)

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  May 13, 2019 at 5:56 am
  
  glad to hear you think so

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#2 crisp

this one has a strong visual impact

Deepizzaguy says:

March 7, 2019 at 7:55 am

The second image looks nicer with a lighter touch.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:39 am
  
  this one is more clearly defined
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    March 8, 2019 at 8:28 am
    
    It lightens up the view of the image.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      March 10, 2019 at 1:42 am
      
      which is probably a good thing
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        March 12, 2019 at 6:34 am
        
        A lighter image gives a better view of the characters.
        
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Carol DM says:

March 7, 2019 at 11:40 pm

Nice backgrounds clouds.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:39 am
  
  I was thinking they should be more painterly…
MohanBabu says:

March 8, 2019 at 1:36 am

Very interesting and makes one wonder what it is. It is visually stunning too.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:41 am
  
  perhaps it is a cybernetic bird of some sort?
  
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#3 warm

nice and subdued palette here

Deepizzaguy says:

March 7, 2019 at 7:56 am

It is a good average work of art on this image. Call it middle of the road.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:42 am
  
  yeah, it doesn’t have any serious problems but it doesn’t really stand out either…
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    March 8, 2019 at 8:29 am
    
    You have a good point there.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      March 10, 2019 at 1:45 am
      
      sometimes I try an effect and say “that’s it, done!” but not often…
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        March 17, 2019 at 6:45 am
        
        The same here when I do my fan fictions where I have to edit the material for not using sentences correctly.
        
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Deepizzaguy says:

March 12, 2019 at 6:32 am

The trial and error method of your artwork.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 15, 2019 at 4:53 am
  
  I use an organic approach now, so there is a lot of trial and error
Gogata Ionut says:

March 24, 2019 at 12:03 pm

This one is my favourite, along with the raw version ?.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 27, 2019 at 3:26 am
  
  thanks for telling me your preferences
  
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#4 distressed

this one probably has the best color balance, but...

Carol DM says:

March 7, 2019 at 11:41 pm

Cool name at the bottom as well.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:54 am
  
  that’s my go to font for progressive
Alex Ledante says:

March 10, 2019 at 1:47 am

it’s pretty solid, if you ask me…

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Alex Ledante says:

March 10, 2019 at 1:47 am

you’re horked, because that’s one of my favorite fonts

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#5 alternate

this one reminds me most of the work I remember

Pamela Moresby says:

March 7, 2019 at 3:33 am

Prefer the raw 1st and 2 nd the warm

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 7, 2019 at 4:58 am
  
  thanks for all your attention to this piece
  
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Deepizzaguy says:

March 7, 2019 at 7:57 am

It is pretty good for an alternate.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:55 am
  
  honestly, I don’t have a clear winner here
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    March 8, 2019 at 8:32 am
    
    That is a fair enough call.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      March 10, 2019 at 1:51 am
      
      I should be able to pick one, but I can’t…
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        March 12, 2019 at 6:29 am
        
        I see that this artwork is too close to call.
        
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Carol DM says:

March 7, 2019 at 11:41 pm

Even looks a little faded.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:55 am
  
  sun bleached and water stained

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Alex Ledante says:

March 10, 2019 at 1:51 am

the used record store look?

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Carol DM says:

March 7, 2019 at 11:42 pm

This would get my attention as an album cover.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:56 am
  
  now if I could only get the attention of an art director…
lado says:

March 7, 2019 at 2:22 pm

These pictures would be great for the cover of an album of some metal band … such as Metallica

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 2:59 am
  
  I figure metal is due for a comeback
DocAndersen says:

March 7, 2019 at 10:57 am

Wow, you have brought up so many memories. I had to go upstairs and check my LP’s. Neil Young’s Harvest LP, Kansas Point of known return. Steve Martin’s “Wild and Crazy Guy”

I loved the outside and inside covers.

Wow!

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 3:02 am
  
  Once upon a time, album covers and movie posters were works of art
  
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  - DocAndersen says:
    
    March 8, 2019 at 10:43 am
    
    I have a bunch of movie posters in my media room. I was thinking about covering a wall with Albums.
    
    Years ago, I covered my ceiling with CD’s in my home office. Back, when they shipped CD’s like they were crack.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      March 9, 2019 at 3:55 am
      
      more crack jokes. I wonder how bad CDs are in a landfill sense…
      
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      - DocAndersen says:
        
        March 9, 2019 at 12:51 pm
        
        sadly we will find out in around 1200 years.
        
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Deepizzaguy says:

March 7, 2019 at 7:58 am

I like this album cover artwork. Art work is your passion to cover all bases.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 8, 2019 at 3:03 am
  
  I like the way you put that…
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    March 8, 2019 at 8:34 am
    
    My pleasure to praise you for your talent of art.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      March 9, 2019 at 4:15 am
      
      artwork is my all season obsession
      - Deepizzaguy says:
        
        March 9, 2019 at 7:03 am
        
        I have noticed that just like fan fiction satires of anti heroes is my first love.
        
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Pamela Moresby says:

March 7, 2019 at 3:33 am

I really love this cover art work, you are very talented

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  March 7, 2019 at 4:59 am
  
  how nice of you to say. maybe one day I can do an album cover
  
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#5 alternate

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