Yo, what’s up, guys? It’s your boy back again with another story, and today, it’s all about how I created that sick “Renaissance” album cover for Beyoncé. Yeah, you heard that right. Queen Bey herself.
So, picture this: It was a regular Tuesday, and I was just chilling, scrolling through Insta, when I got this DM. It was from Parkwood Entertainment. At first, I thought it was a prank, but then I saw the blue checkmark. My heart skipped a beat, no joke. They said they loved my work and wanted me to design the cover for Bey’s new album. I nearly choked on my coffee!
I immediately jumped on a Zoom call with Bey’s team. They gave me the lowdown on the vibe they were going for. They wanted something powerful, something that screamed “Renaissance” but also stayed true to Beyoncé’s style. I was like, “Say no more.” I started brainstorming right away, sketching ideas, playing with colors, the whole nine yards.
The first thing I did was research the Renaissance period. I looked at a ton of paintings, sculptures, and architecture from that era. I wanted to capture that classic feel but also make it modern and fresh. I was pulling all-nighters, fueled by caffeine and the sheer excitement of working on such a massive project.
After a few days, I had a bunch of concepts ready. We hopped on another call, and I presented my ideas. They loved one concept in particular: Bey on a shimmering, silver horse, set against a completely black backdrop. It was bold, it was elegant, and it was so Beyoncé. They gave me a few notes, mostly about the horse and her hair, and I got back to work refining the design.
I spent hours perfecting every detail. I wanted the horse to look ethereal, almost like it was made of pure light. I played with different shades of silver, adding highlights and shadows to give it that otherworldly glow. For Bey, I gave her long, flowing, blonde hair. She was mostly bare, which added to the raw, powerful vibe of the cover.
Once I was happy with it, I sent the final version to Bey’s team. The feedback was amazing. They loved it, and most importantly, Bey loved it. It was such a surreal moment, seeing my design become the official cover for “Renaissance.”
When the album dropped on July 29th, the response was insane. Fans were going crazy over the cover. It was everywhere—on social media, in articles, on billboards. I even saw people recreating it, which was so cool.
Here’s the final rundown of how it all went down:
- Got the DM: Started with a message from Parkwood Entertainment.
- Brainstormed Ideas: Sketched and played with colors.
- Researched the Renaissance: Studied paintings and sculptures.
- Presented Concepts: Showed my ideas to Bey’s team.
- Refined the Design: Perfected the horse and Bey’s look.
- Finalized and Submitted: Sent the final version to the team.
- Album Release: Cover art went live and fans loved it.
It was a wild ride, but I’m so grateful for the opportunity. It’s not every day you get to work with an icon like Beyoncé. This project pushed me creatively and taught me so much. And hey, it’s a pretty cool story to tell, right?
Anyways, that’s it for today’s story. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories. Peace out!
