Moodboards
The mood boards draw heavily from Doré's intricate hatching technique and detailed illustrative work, incorporating strong religious symbolism throughout. The visual direction maintains a natural, earthy color schemes. Additional inspiration comes from contemporary Hozier fan artwork that successfully captures a similar darkly romantic and mythological aesthetic, helping to bridge the classical illustration style with modern sensibilities.
Rough Sketches
The initial sketches focused on establishing a balanced composition between typography and illustration. The layouts prominently feature bold typography showcasing crucial song lyrics, while deliberately preserving negative space for detailed illustrations inspired by Gustave Doré's distinctive style. This approach allows the intricate line work and dramatic shading characteristic of Doré's illustrations to coexist with impactful typographic elements, creating a harmonious blend of classical and contemporary design elements.
First Draft
The development process began with preliminary illustrations to establish the visual style and composition. These initial drawings focused purely on the illustrative elements, exploring the intricate details and dramatic shading techniques characteristic of Doré's work, before incorporating any typographic elements. This allowed for a thorough exploration of the artwork's core visual narrative and emotional impact.
