Create a gig poster for a made-up band.
Gig posters are a part of the independent music scene. Created specifically for a specific show, the artist tries to capture the music and atmosphere in a print. Back in the day, a gig poster is the main advertising scheme of musical artists and bands. With the rise of the internet and social media, we rarely see gig posters hanging on the streets anymore. However, I think gig posters are just plain cool because there can be so much meaning/interpretation behind a gig poster. It is art.
I think it’s a great project to do so I made up a band and start my creative process to come up with a gig poster.
My made-up band’s gig poster
The band I’m creating a gig poster for is called “The KomiKazi.” This is an alternative rock boy band who sings about politics and the government. Specifically, their song lyrics usually talk about both corruption and hope presented in a government system.
The Concept
After coming up with a band and the music genre my made-up band sings. I need to come up with a concept for the gig poster that can capture the atmosphere of their concert. I also think that I can take a step further and add a deeper layer of meaning into my gig poster design. Can you guess all the “Easter eggs” in my poster?
Sketches
I have never really learned how to draw until now and I know that I can learn from one of the Internet’s greatest teacher – YouTube. I looked up many different tutorials about drawing and character construction and came a cross this YouTube channel, Draw with Jazza. You guys should check it out for drawing tips from this awesome Aussie. This sketch is what I came up with after a few hours of drawing tutorial from Jazza
The Process
The Final Product
