Tis the Season for Illustration! This image was commissioned for the cover of the Nashville Arts Gift Guide. Collage and mixed media. Final art is 24 x 36. To see additional images and samples, please visit the rest of my blog here. Thanks for stopping by.
Here’s my latest editorial for The Minneapolis Tribune . . . It ran on Thanksgiving day. The story is about the history of the turkey and oh how it’s traveled over the years! Many thanks to the fantastic A.D. Nicole H. for the gig!
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
As promised, here are a few of the alternate Dwight Yoakam covers that were presented for consideration. I'll be posting the final CD product here soon.
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.
Here’s the LP vinyl edition I created for Dwight Yoakam's much-anticipated new album 3 Pears. I’ve been a fan of Dwight’s for years - so I’m pretty excited to be part of this record. Oh, and yes . . . that is white vinyl . . . but only for the limited edition promotional ones! NOTE: the letter art for Dwight’s name was cut out by hand and photographed in my front yard. A few samples shown here. I'll be posting some of the 20+ cover comps that were presented along with images of the CD package in the coming days.
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.
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.
Thank you, to all the wonderful folks over at the Nashville Arts Magazine for pursuing me and my work and for this months feature. They are extremely talented, kind, ambitious and welcoming people. Each one of the following contributed to this article in some form or other. I am so grateful. Paul Polycarpou (President, Editor and CEO), Meagan Nordmann (Production Manager) Deborah Walden (Contributing Writer), Bob Schatz (Photographer), Jeff Stamper (Design Director), Lindsay Murray (Graphic Designer) You can view the full article online here, feature located on pages 31-33 or pick up a copy today at a location near you. Nashville Arts Magazine is distributed to these locations
