Graphic design
Art DecoMake an entrance.
A theatrical mix of symmetry, stepped shapes, and elegant lettering with a sense of occasion.
Make it yoursA good fit for
Classical recordings, jazz albums, and bossa nova or lounge records.
A little art direction
Use one strong central motif in the illustration notes and let the rays and stepped borders frame it. Long titles fight the tall lettering, so keep artist and title to a few words.
The palette
From these words to these album covers
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Open larger viewAn albumBy Candlelight
Open larger viewAn albumThe Lantern Sessions
Open larger viewAn albumCorner Club
Open larger viewAn albumGlasshouse
Open larger viewAn albumThe Quiet Hour
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An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstBy CandlelightRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup. COVER TEXT Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text. Artist: The Presidio Quartet Title: By Candlelight Extra line: Schubert and Glass ART DIRECTION Use a symmetrical composition with stepped borders, slender rays, and a single architectural focal point. Work in midnight navy, warm ivory, and flat gold-colored accents. Use tall, elegant display lettering and neatly spaced supporting text. Avoid photorealistic metallic reflections and excessive ornament. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A single candelabra rising between symmetrical stepped columns, slender rays fanning behind. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstThe Lantern SessionsRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup. COVER TEXT Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text. Artist: The Iris Quartet Title: The Lantern Sessions Extra line: Live recordings, Sundays in May Label: Posterage Records ART DIRECTION Use a symmetrical composition with stepped borders, slender rays, and a single architectural focal point. Work in midnight navy, warm ivory, and flat gold-colored accents. Use tall, elegant display lettering and neatly spaced supporting text. Avoid photorealistic metallic reflections and excessive ornament. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A lantern at the top of a stepped tower, rays spreading from its glass like a lighthouse. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstCorner ClubRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup. COVER TEXT Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text. Artist: Night Shift Title: Corner Club Extra line: Recorded live over one long set Label: Dolores Tapes ART DIRECTION Use a symmetrical composition with stepped borders, slender rays, and a single architectural focal point. Work in midnight navy, warm ivory, and flat gold-colored accents. Use tall, elegant display lettering and neatly spaced supporting text. Avoid photorealistic metallic reflections and excessive ornament. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A single spinning record seen from directly above, a clock face where the label should be. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstGlasshouseRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup. COVER TEXT Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text. Artist: Mira Solano Title: Glasshouse Label: Foghorn Records ART DIRECTION Use a symmetrical composition with stepped borders, slender rays, and a single architectural focal point. Work in midnight navy, warm ivory, and flat gold-colored accents. Use tall, elegant display lettering and neatly spaced supporting text. Avoid photorealistic metallic reflections and excessive ornament. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A glasshouse drawn as a stepped crystal dome with slender rays behind it. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstThe Quiet HourRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup. COVER TEXT Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text. Artist: Ada Merrow Title: The Quiet Hour Label: Foghorn Records ART DIRECTION Use a symmetrical composition with stepped borders, slender rays, and a single architectural focal point. Work in midnight navy, warm ivory, and flat gold-colored accents. Use tall, elegant display lettering and neatly spaced supporting text. Avoid photorealistic metallic reflections and excessive ornament. ILLUSTRATION NOTES An unmade bed by a window at dawn, a guitar leaning against the wall. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
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