Thread: Photoshop cover design - Cornell Boxes

This is the cover I'm designing for my latest orchestral score The Cornell Boxes. The image borrows from Cornell's artwork, since the score is dedicated to his work. The image was a lot of work, so let me know what you guys think of it.

I really like it. The simplicity of it is really nice...also a bit surreal. Well done.

It's really nice, very good job. Although something seems a bit strange about the parrot, it sort of seems out of place or more vivid then the rest of the picture or something.... I can't quite put my finger on it, but otherwise it looks great.

I did notice that the parrot looks a bit odd. It's the way he's standing, he needs to be turned sideways or something so both his feet are clutching the side.

Er...wait. Is he supposed to look like he's "conducting"?

I really like it, it's engaging and quite pleasant to look at!

I think the bird is just fine, my bird often strikes such poses. The bird adds dimension and a 'living' element to the picture, too.

Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

The parrot is a recurring theme in a few of Cornell's pieces, where he uses a colorful cut-out drawing much like the one I used. If it feels out of place it's because it is, sort of. I believe this is keeping within the spirit of his curious little constructions, where strange juxtapositions are the norm.

I also like the idea that the bird seems a bit real, having broken out of the construction itself, and is enjoying a little freedom. Note the bird cage in the bottom center square where he used to be confined.