nos novo album cover
I am so excited to share here the finished project that began back in late May. A New York musician, James Shipp, contacted me about using one of my paintings for the cover art of his album. I had never done anything like this before and was thrilled to work out the details with him. We discussed the parallels between the feeling of the music for this album and the feeling of this painting and how he felt that it was just the right fit. He sent me samples of the music and I immediately felt a connection. The voice of the singer was haunting and beautiful, the music itself had a hint of melancholy, but at the same time an underlying earthy passion. The album is an interesting synthesis of Irish folk music played by NY jazz musicians. Intriguing, huh?
I ended up creating a different version of that painting for him. And this painting was the last encaustic painting I completed before I hung up my encaustic brushes for the rest of my pregnancy. I had started it before I knew I was pregnant, and then finished it up soon thereafter.
origins,II
encaustic, 14×14 inches
James just sent me the final layout for the album and I was just so thrilled to see my tree on the cd!
the Nos Novo cover
the Nos Novo CD
Inside the the Nos Novo cover
I think they did a great job with the layout and am wishing JAmes and his band all the best in the release of their album. It was a pleasure to do this kind of collaboration with another artist, but in a totally different medium. I can’t wait to get my hands on the album!
Okay, now I will have to buy this CD - it looks so fabulous!! Plus your description of his music sounds like something I would like, so I am in. How exciting!!!
But it was just a matter of time.
Congratulations yet again!
:) Debi
That is so exciting. I always wanted to do an album cover or a book cover. I'll have to buy the album!
Bridgette, it is beautiful! best of luck with ALL your new things (and by things I mean all your bablie, the album, other art..and well, the actual BABY!)
Congratulations Bridgette! It's beautiful.
BEAUTIFUL!!! Exciting, thrilling, congratulations. It turned out to be perfect, I'm so happy for you.
How wonderful! The artwork looks amazing and I am sure will complement the music just beautifully! Congratulations.
What a fantastic project! The CD and cover look perfect.
Oh it is so beautiful!! And I will have to purchase the CD too! :)
Congratulations on being published in such a unique way. It looks great and I will check out the music as well.
This is just fabulous news Bridgette. Your painting really pulls the viewer in, and looks like the perfect album cover! Congratulations on your well deserved success!
Wow it looks great...How exciting.
I will have to find this cd and check it out..
Congrats.
how cool is that??? way to begin your hiatus on a high note...it's beautiful bridgette and best of luck in the coming months (say hi to the lake for me...)
beth
How exciting! Your works looks wonderful on the CD. I'm definitly
going to check out James Shipps work.
Congratulations - the music sounds intriguing and the art is fabulous!
Wow! I have a blog about album art at http://blog.albumartexchange.com
I would like to feature this cover on my blog. It is a great example of how a recording artist can collaborate with a fine artist to come up with a wonderful product.
Excellent job. (And if you visit my blog you'll see that I don't dole out praise too liberally.)
Stunningly beautiful, Bridgette. Congratulations!!
Thanks everyone for your congrats! When the cd becomes available I will post a link on my blog- it should be fairly soon.
Love your painting, and seeing the transformation from a painting to packaging. Congratulations...
Such a gorgeous painting, and so meaningful as it was your last encaustic before the pregnancy. Congratulations on this project!
Congratulations on a wonderful commission. If the music is anywhere near as beautiful and haunting as your image, I can't wait to hear it. do please let us know when it is released.
How beautiful your art looks here...now I just need to hear this music... congratulations to you... roxanne
Congrats on everything! The album cover looks great. Perhaps the beginning of an all new avenue for your art?
I must find this cd.
Again congrats.
Bridgette, this is so cool!!! Love version 2 of the painting too.
So excited for you!
Congratulations Bridgette! What a thrilling opportunity! I can't wait to see the cd in person now. I sometimes check out music because of the cover art and this is one I'd have picked up. It's lovely.
So beautiful bridgette!!!
What a fantastic honor Bridgette! It looks beautiful - how wonderful to have been inspired and instantly connected. The words you used to describe the music are definitely ones I'd use for your art! Congratulations to both you and James!!
xox Karin
Congratulations, that is really exciting. The painting, and the finished layout look wonderful, you must be thrilled. Great job!
WOOOHOOO!!!!!
Is that not awesome?
Yes, I may have to buy this album even though I don't know if it's the kind of music I listen to. But, that doesn't matter because I think I would like it if the artist picked your work for the cover.
That speaks volumes...
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations - so exciting!
Congratulations Brigitte. What a wonderful challenge which you met admirably.
that is wonderful it is beautiful
wow - a HUGE congratulations Bri!!!! both on being pregnant (your kids really are timed with my grandkids :-) and the gorgeous CD cover - how exciting is this?!!!
xo