diana sudyka + andrew bird
Not only is Andrew Bird’s Useless Creatures a wonderful CD, but the illustration for Noble Beast/Useless Creatures is fantastic. Diana Sudyka was the illustrator and Chad Kloepfer was the designer on the project. If you haven’t had a chance to see Andrew Bird in concert, I definitely recommend that as well. I saw him last year and it was so moving – not to mention very impressive. I had no idea until the show that he does most of his music himself, for example playing on the guitar, recording it with pedals, then playing over that with a violin, whistling and singing on top of that combination, to create something really rich (and did I say moving?)
That’s Andrew Bird of course, and below is more of Diana Sudyka’s illustration:
Be sure to check out Diana’s etsy shop, too!
[images of the noble beast by the sunday best, images of diana's work copyright diana sudyka, photo of andrew bird by cameron wittig]
Responses to “diana sudyka + andrew bird”
Julia
February 18, 2009 at 1:37 pmI can’t get over how cool these illustrations are. They combine such vibrant, rich colors with type and words… my favorite combo! I would love to see him in concert, I’ll have to keep a look out.
Thanks, deary!
Leah
February 18, 2009 at 5:15 pmi think this album artwork is equally as beautiful as the music on the album itself. so good i just want to whistle along :)
ellie
February 19, 2009 at 12:40 ami know, it makes me want to pick up my violin again! (and learn to be an incredible whistler).
Design Lovely
February 19, 2009 at 1:11 amThat first bird illustration is amazing! I love how the red roots are inside of him. Very cool!
alyson
February 23, 2009 at 8:06 pmoh swoon! I love Diana’s work and had no idea that she was the artist behind that lovely album.
I just saw Andrew Bird on Saturday night – my second time. I sware, he’s the most amazing performer of ANY artist I’ve seen live.