Tag: 80s

  • I want my MTV

    I want my MTV

    I shoulda learned to play the guitar. I shoulda learned to play them drums.

  • Siouxsie (again…)

    Siouxsie (again…)

    A quick one done tonight – this time a high-key image.

  • Four

    Four

    The album from 1982 that opens with Rosanna and closes with Africa from a fantastic band – especially in the earlier days (IMHO). Drawn using Affinity Designer on iPad, based on the original design by Joe Spencer.

  • We Are Spirits…

    We Are Spirits…

    A classic release from 1981 by The Police. Drawn in Affinity Designer.

  • Factory Records

    Factory Records

    Here are three classic covers, originally created by Peter Saville for New Order, re-drawn using Affinity Designer.

  • Firecracker!

    Firecracker!

    YMO’s first album – this is a classic.

  • Claro Que Si

    Claro Que Si

    My version of the album cover for Yello’s “Claro Que Si” from 1981, created by Californian illustrator and artist Jim Cherry.

  • Tutu Revisited

    Tutu Revisited

    A fantastic tribute to Miles Davis and in particular the album “Tutu”, in large part written by Marcus Miller.

  • Tutu

    Tutu

    The album cover for Miles Davis’ album Tutu from 1986.

  • the eye

    the eye

    Probably the best Swiss band in the world. Great albums produced for 40+ years. Re-created using Affinity Designer on iPad.

  • Rage in Eden

    Rage in Eden

    The two covers to Ultravox’ album from 1981. I had the one with the face, not sure if the horse design was available at the time.

  • A Perfect Way

    A Perfect Way

    One of the albums from the 1980s that still hold up today, pure pop perfection!

  • Power, Force, Motion, Drive

    Power, Force, Motion, Drive

    Another hope… Another dream… Another truth… Installed by the machine.

  • Rio

    Rio

    Duran Duran’s 1982 album “Rio”, designed and created by Patrick Nagel, re-created in Affinity Designer.

  • Satin

    Satin

    Another re-created poster using Affinity Designer – super 80s.