CD Design:
Steven will help you and your band realize your ultimate CD design. Having worked with many musicians in the last 25 years and we can provide the complete design package, or we can work together with you to design the CD the way that you envisigned it.
We review your requirements, apply
creative energy and imagination to get your project done as quickly and smoothly
as possible.
We then work closely with you and your CD replicator to get your CD package designed and printed to look as incredible as you imagine it to be.
Contact us for a free initial consultation about your CD project. Here are a few of our best CD designs.
2019:
Wayne's Hair by Los2Guyz: This is Daniel Shaeffer's
first CD of Tejano Conjunto music. The cover is © Danny Garrett.
The entire CD design, photo manipulation & production is
© Steven Ray Austin.
2017:
Travelin' Texas by Shake Russell: This is Shake's second
collection of greatest hits. The entire CD design, map, photo
manipulation & production is © Steven Ray Austin. Below is the
"Cowboy Coffee" Package label.
2016:
Zombie Armadillo by Dave Wilcoxson: This is Dave's
first album of well crafted songs with great impact. The cover
was illustrated by Jim Franklin and colored by Steven Ray Austin.
The entire CD design, photo manipulation, banner & production is
© Steven Ray Austin.
2016:
Story & Song by Shake Russell: This is a DVD of
Shake Russell's show at The Mucky Duck's 25th Anniversary
celebration in Houston.
The CD design, photo manipulation
& production is © Steven Ray Austin.
2014:
Around The World and Back To Texas by Mike Middleton:
Mike is a Champion Texas Accordionist, and this is his 3rd CD. The
back cover featues a digital painting of Mike by Steven. The entire CD design, photo manipulation, banner & production is © Steven Ray Austin.
2010:
: LZ Love's explosive third CD is a groundbreaking
tour de force. It features a Guy Juke cover. The rest of
the CD design, photo manipulation & production is
© Steven Ray Austin.
2009:
Six String Highway by Joe Forlini:
Joe Forlini is a great guitarist who has played with
Jerry Jeff Walker, Larry Joe Taylor, Rusty Weir &
more. This is his first solo CD: Features Steven
Ray Austin's © Joe Forlini illustration. CD design,
photography, photo manipulation & production
© Steven Ray Austin.
2009:
"Livin' It Live" by Bill Tapia: Bill Tapia was a
101 year old jazz uklele & guitar player. This is the
third solo album from a man who played his first gig
for WWI soldiers. He played his ukele behind his back
over 50 years ago!
Includes a digital painting of Bill
by Steven. CD design & production, concept,
photo manipulation & illustration © Steven Ray Austin.
2008:
Goodbye California by Adam Raven:
Adam Raven is an lead guitarist from Austin, Texas
who writes great music. This is his first solo CD:
CD design, photo manipulation & production,
concept and photography © Steven Ray Austin.
2007:
Dancin' With the Blues by LZ Love:
LZ Love is a hypnotic singer and songwriter, with a
voice like Mahalia Jackson.
This is her second solo
CD: CD design & production, © Steven Ray Austin.
2006:
Dogwood by The Zak Perry Band: Zak Perry
Band's third CD - Southern Rock 'n Roll style. CD design
by Zak Perry & Steven Ray Austin. Design &
production, Watercolor painting © Steven Ray Austin.
2006:
My Higher Ground by LZ Love: LZ Love is an
songwriter & singer extraordinaire. This is her first solo
CD: CD design & production, concept and cover photo
© Steven Ray Austin.
2005:
In Spite Of It All by Calvin Russell: Calvin's USA
release of
this album, with 3 additional live tracks from Austin.
Calvin Russell is a superstar musician in Europe, but not
widely known in the U.S: CD design, production and photo
manipulation. The CD cover was painted in Photoshop and
Painter © Steven Ray Austin.
2005:
Wanted: More Dead Than Alive by Blaze Foley:
CD release of the long-lost Country Album from 1988, plus
a bonus track: CD design by Pat Mears, CD production and
painting restoration by Steven Ray Austin.
2003:
Under My Hat by Rusty Wier: A collection of songs
from his older vinyl albums. Featuring a Guy Juke cover and
Steven Ray Austin's © Rusty Wier illustration, with a
simulation of a 1960's 45rpm record look for the CD face.
CD design & production
1997, 2001 Re-release: Jumpin' Tracks by
Albert & Gage:
The premiere CD by Christine
Albert and Chris Gage: CD design & production
© Steven Ray Austin. Photography © Todd Wolfson.
1999:
Soulful Rescue by Forlini & Cross:
A rockin'
blues feel to their third CD from this
Rockin' Duo: CD design, production and photo
manipulation © Steven Ray Austin.
1998:
Enchanted Houses by
Forlini & Cross:
This Austin duo's long awaited second CD, with a
Southwestern Feel: CD design, photo manipulation
& fabric scanning, production © Steven Ray Austin.
1997: No Place Like Home by Sarah Pierce; Sarah Pierce's
debut CD with Merle Brigante, Casper Rawls, John Inman
and others: CD design, photo manipulation, production
© Steven Ray Austin.
