Mihka's CD cover design

Design I did for Mihka's cd cover minus the album name and other words and focussed on the girl with ta mokos. Took ages to finish - and kept playing around with it for ages after that tweaking here and there. Got the idea from people that like to wear hoodies with no sleeves, so the can hide their eyes (or hair dos) but show their arms (Not even Aaow). Or the girl as a symbol of maori culture being protected from commercialisation. Maybe I don't know. I just tried to create in Photoshop a dream I had and the feelings from it. I never get any where close but the image looks cool in the end. Everyone I showed it to has a different interpretation which is cool to hear as well. 

Ta moko sketch1

Just a sketch of a work in progress.... Left arm area. I have done so many of these I can come up with sketches just from learning more about the person its for. I can also draw inspiration from the style of music they listen to most, their role in their family, etc etc. Plus I like to do bold, thicker line work and make it look awesome.

Seriously don't copy aye... This one has specific meanings to the intended wearer and wont suit anyone else. ill put more up soon. Sorry for the watermark too.

If you are interested in more send a message!

New Blog- Aja's cd cover design

Lets get it started!

My brother Aja Timu is in a few popular metal bands in NZ such (as Stylus, Blindspott, Take the willing just to name a few) and has been into that scene for a few years now. 

His latest band 'the Gaze' is getting ready to record their first EP this month and I have been given the opportunity to design his cd cover! (Which reminds me I got to update their myspace page! )

He just told me to make it 'dark' and this is what happened! The darkest day is I think is the Armageddon, where everyone gets a hiding. Thats Mena standing on the cliff watching it all happen. Lots of fun to do. Of course its not completely finished as the band logo still has go on the front and the inside cover as well which will most likely have all their shout outs and stuff. Pretty cool aye? Well the band like it!

1up!

Kia Ora, 

my name is Regan, I am a Graphic Designer / Illustrator making a living here in Perth - Western Australia. 

Are you like me?

I do lots of sketches and stuff at work, at church, waiting in the car, watching tv, just when ever I get a spare moment. This seems like a good place to upload these drawings and other things that interest me, with the purpose to find other like minded people and share ideas etc la la la la la la la la la..... might be cool!

A few things I am into:

• Maori Art, Ta moko designs, and culture

• Grafitti

• Graphic Design

• Comics

• Reggae, Hip Hop and Metal

• Rugby (union and League)

+ more!

So wont it be!