Module 4 sketches

These are the concepts I came up with for the musicians book cover. I tried to incorporate the instrument in some layouts and then showcase the musician in others.
Concept 1- Pianist:
In the first sketch I thought I would deconstruct and just use the keys of the piano with a 3d effect to create texture and draw the eye of a reader. The second would be the journey of the pianist with the keys as the path. The third, looking into the eye of the pianist with musical graphics in the background. The forth, a simplistic approach, a piano in the spotlight with aged hands on the keys as the back cover.

Concept 2- Violinist:
In the first sketch, a violin leaning in the corner with a spotlight on it, the back cover a close up of the violin. The second, a red book with a silhouette of a violin, details showing in sketched white. The back cover would show the neck of the violin with the same coloring and effects as the front. The third, splitting the violin down the spine of the book allowing room for text on front and back. The violin would be rich in color with a dark background to create contrast. The forth, a non detailed violinist with a paint texture, stroked of bright colors emphasizing the highlights. The back cover would be a close up with a bit more details showing a faint smile but still having the paint stroke effect.

Concept 3- Guitarist
The first, an eye catching guitar with bold color and graphics. The title in neon lights which would coordinate with the back cover showing a ad for the artist. The second concept would be a guitar pick with the artists name. A road map in the background showing that the book will take you on the journey. The back cover would be textured with guitar picks with the cities on the tour. The next concept would be the artist, holding his guitar, I'm still undecided on the background for this cover, could be in the middle of a field, or just a solid color. The back cover would be the lone stool with the mic in the spot light. My final concept is of a guitarist resting under a tree which would go up the spine. The guitar on the front cover, the artist on the back. Creating two different visuals that tie together when looked at as a whole.