It's been a long time coming, but here's the artwork I finished recently for the new No Doubt album cover....I'm proud to say that the lead singer, Gwen (& her husband Gavin) are fans of my work and have been collecting my paintings for the last couple years...and Gwen contacted me last year about painting the next No Doubt album cover. This would be the first album they've put out in over ten years, huge opportunity. I remember having a crush on Gwen back when I first heard of No Doubt back in the mid-90's...so she could've asked for just about anything and I would've said yes. When I first met with her I kind of felt like some humble servant being summoned to the royal palace...but honestly, Gwen and the rest of the band are really, really cool. Down to earth humans. They're the real deal. After a few meetings with Gwen and then the whole band, we worked out a look for the cover, did a photoshoot for reference images (styling by Danilo), and I got to work. I pretty much locked myself in my studio for about six weeks working on these four separate acrylic wood panel portraits. It's a challenge to get these lines to work both up close as abstract shapes that work harmoniously, and from a distance so that they form an accurate realistic image. Hard work but I love it.
This was a super exciting project, looking forward to seeing the album come out at the end of September..
Many thanks to Gwen, Gavin, Tony, Adrian, Tom, Danilo, Kim & Katherine Cone Gallery
12 comments:
Congratulations! This looks spectacular.
Amazing artwork! And such an incredible opportunity to work for a band as legendary as No Doubt.
Congrats!
Your style and technique never cease to amaze me! Will there be any prints available? (besides for when I buy the album, of course!) I'm so glad ND has introduced me to your work :)
Very Cool El Mac! congrats! Love the texture in the white areas!! sick!
I always look forward to your posts!
Amazing work as always M.M.! You're such a Mac!
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These images are instantly iconic. Congrats! What a beautiful cover. I would love to buy a print. What did you do with the originals?
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I like the all pictures!
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MAC you are awesome! much much appriciate your work.
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Hi dear El Mac I am a massive fan of your work was just wondering what type/brand of brushes you used for this piece? I can see you use golden acrylics and inks but was just interested in the brushes you use would really appreciate it if I found out thank you JK.i.D
Thanks for this info. Fam
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