Custom Cover Art Thread

[nightmareman81]

anyone by chance have bluray cover of the wraith 1986? thanks appreciated

[davew]

Hey - long time lurker on here - I love checking out all your cool customs covers - even tried my hand at a Nightmare on Elm Street collection and ones for my Japanese Columbo set - but never got round to finishing them.

Two and a bit years ago I had to leave my full time job teaching film due to I’ll health and revisited an old love of mine - painting and drawing - hauling myself into the digital age with an iPad and iPencil. I have started creating artwork based on my favourite movies and music available as prints but also taking commissions to produce one off pieces for people.

Excuse the pre-amble but it just occurred to me that if anyone here wanted a genuine one-off piece to include on your custom covers I’d love to chat with you to create just the image you want for your sleeve.

You can see some of my pieces here: https://www.terriblecult.com

Thanks!

[BasedSPACER]

OUR DESTINY LIES ABOVE US
THE SIGNATURE COLLECTION // NUMBER SEVEN // INTERSTELLAR

Available at apparition.design

[Mikezilla3k]

Hey, anyone know any free photo editing programs that are good for making covers?

[stardragon9]

Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

Hey, anyone know any free photo editing programs that are good for making covers?

Gimp is really good from what I have heard.

[120inna55]

Originally Posted by stardragon9

Gimp is really good from what I have heard.

I actually was wondering if this was sarcasm. I don't make covers, but I use Gimp for photo editing. I receive much scorn for using Gimp instead of PhotoShop, etc. I understand it's probably not as powerful or sophisticated as PhotoShop, but after having used it for years, I can do just about everything that I need it to do.

[stardragon9]

Originally Posted by 120inna55

I actually was wondering if this was sarcasm. I don't make covers, but I use Gimp for photo editing. I receive much scorn for using Gimp instead of PhotoShop, etc. I understand it's probably not as powerful or sophisticated as PhotoShop, but after having used it for years, I can do just about everything that I need it to do.

No sarcasm intended. I did a little research before posting and Gimp was the one that most websites recommend as a free alternative to photoshop. I was actually thinking of downloading the program and giving it a try (I currently have an old version of photoshop elements).

[120inna55]

Originally Posted by stardragon9

No sarcasm intended. I did a little research before posting and Gimp was the one that most websites recommend as a free alternative to photoshop. I was actually thinking of downloading the program and giving it a try (I currently have an old version of photoshop elements).

I see. I suspect never having used PhotoShop, I don't really know what I'm missing by using Gimp. I'm often told that Gimp has many minute steps to accomplish the same things PhotoShop can do in a more automated fashion. In other words, apparently PhotoShop spoils you.

[Sukie]

Originally Posted by 120inna55

I actually was wondering if this was sarcasm. I don't make covers, but I use Gimp for photo editing. I receive much scorn for using Gimp instead of PhotoShop, etc. I understand it's probably not as powerful or sophisticated as PhotoShop, but after having used it for years, I can do just about everything that I need it to do.

When I was making covers I used Gimp but sparingly, I mostly used Paint.net which isn't that bad either. I'm not one with much knowledge when it comes to programs that have multiply steps to it.

[bthabetler]

I wanted to share some recent custom covers I finally got printed out from the great work members here have made and some that I made myself.

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[BasedSPACER]

SEEING IS BELIEVING
THE SIGNATURE COLLECTION // NUMBER EIGHT // mother!

Available at apparition.design

[Hubunkey]

The artwork for that is amazing

[Robert George]

Been thinking a little about what I would do for the Star Wars films for individual covers. Decided to get started today. Here are previews of the set. Works in progress as the backs are not done yet. Mostly original one sheet art.

Mostly.

[Robert George]

[Hardback247]

Originally Posted by Robert George

Why isn't the title at the bottom like all of the other covers? Why not use the other main poster for A New Hope? The one where Luke is pointing his blaster at the viewer?

[Robert George]

And finally, a couple of alternate version for The Rise of Skywalker with some really cool art I stumbled across...

[Robert George]

Originally Posted by Hardback247

Why isn't the title at the bottom like all of the other covers?

I elected to leave Leia's leg intact.

I try is the other way to see how it looks.

[Guydowood]

Those all look fantastic Robert! Will you be adding Rogue One?

[Hardback247]

You forgot the Lucasfilm logo on the Force Awakens spine.

[RICKBONDOO7]

Originally Posted by Hardback247

Why isn't the title at the bottom like all of the other covers? Why not use the other main poster for A New Hope? The one where Luke is pointing his blaster at the viewer?

I sent him a message about the other poster with Luke pointing the blaster. I always preferred that poster art Best. I'm sure he will do an Excellent job as always.