American Recorder

So last time I posted a drawing and promised to post the painting. Here it is. It is a cover for the September issue of American Recorder Magazine. Recorders were popular during the Renaissance and as of late have achieved regard in the World Music genre.

It was a fun assignment. The theme was Brazil and so I researched Brazilian recorder music. Found this duo. I did a sketch of a crowd, but I thought a duo with a lush background, representing the flora and fauna of the country might also work. Searching for a female guitarist, I was inspired by Badi Assad's music and her hair!

So here you have it, my first magazine cover!

American Recorder submission

Like Jane, I too have tried my hand at a cover for American Recorder Magazine. I did mine for the June issue which has a summer theme. I don't know if they'll actually use it, but I enjoyed drawing it! It reminds me of the way our dog likes to sing along with our girls when they practice their instruments! :)

Here is a version with a mocked up Masthead just to give a feel for what it would look like...