THE RED VIOLIN

THE RED VIOLIN for THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY. This image will be used to help brand the upcoming classical concert featuring John Corigliano’s Red Violin Concerto, March 14-16, 2013. NOTE: Copyright 2012 Wayne Brezinka

DAVID BYRNE & ST. VINCENT

David Byrne & St. Vincent have managed to create one heck of an album - "Love This Giant"  which is available now. I was asked by Vita.MN to illustrate the duo for their current Fall Music Preview Guide cover which is out today in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area. Old Electrical cords were used in the construction of St. Vincent’s iconic curly black hair along with yarn, rope, wool and lots of frayed white rope for David’s hair. Actual size of finished work is 3 ft w x 4 ft h. Many thanks to A.D. Leslie Plesser! NOTE: All images copyright 2012 Wayne Brezinka.
 

The making of Charlie Peacock's album cover

Charlie Peacock's latest album cover has been tweeted, face-booked and blogged about - so let's go behind the scenes of "No Man's Land " and show you how it was constructed and some close up shots of the art. Some of these images were used on the cover and inside the package. I'm grateful to be a part of this project. Check it out and get a taste of things to come! I just put the finishing touches on the rest of the package and you can get your copy October 2, 2012. 

Ruckus and Dust. No Man's Land - Charlie Peacock

I'm happy to be working with Charlie Peacock on his new CD and LP project - No Man’s Land, his ninth solo outing, and his first vocal recording in twelve years. Producer of The Civil Wars, Al Green, Béla Fleck and Switchfoot - this new project will not disappoint. Charlie says, “I was trying to capture something of the sound of my grandparents’ America – especially Louisiana and Oklahoma – Cajun two-steps, ruckus, and dust, lots of dust.” This deluxe CD package includes killer vintage family photos, amazing lyrics, and lots more surprises to come inside. A 16 page booklet and four panel/double pocket wallet has been created along with a double gatefold LP in the works. This record hits retailers shelves October 2, 2012. Here is the final cover along with a select few additional covers that were presented for consideration. 

Land of the Living - Matthew Perryman Jones

Back in December I was approached by the ridiculously talented Matthew Perryman Jones and asked if I would be interested in working on the packaging for his upcoming album. To quote Matthew: “The overall theme of the record is sort of a coming back to life but goes through a journey of the darker sides between the opening and ending track.” Matthew and I worked together a few years back and I knew that whatever the record sounded like it was going to be awesome -  and let me say that this album is off the charts I N C R E D I B L E!  In the coming weeks, I will be showing more of the actual construction of this art but for now, wanted to invite you in to my thought process - the early developmental stages for concepts. I am very pleased with the end result as is Matthew. However, as an artist - feedback is always welcome. Please let me know what you think.

Robert Johnson for Utne Reader

My latest Illustration assignment for Utne Reader magazine. The article is about the Chicago School of Blues, an education program that brings blues music to schools throughout the city. Collage and mixed media. This image available as a print. Full-size gallery prints, framed and canvas prints available here.