Category Archives: Mr. Freedom

Mr. Freedom book cover: 8 Final version.

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Trevor Mill

After a few changes for the USA publishers…   here’s the finished version. It’s all been worth it. Everyone is happy. I’ve had some really nice comments about it. I feel proud of it, a good feeling. Now. On to … Continue reading →

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Mr Freedom book cover: 7 Colouring a Cheeky Lady

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Trevor Mill

This photo is fantastic, very 70’s, very Mr. Freedom. But very black and white. So I thought I’d try and put some colour in her cheeks. Here’s a breakdown of what happened. If I had the time it would have … Continue reading →

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Mr. Freedom book cover: 6 nearly there… Cheeky!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Trevor Mill

Now lets’ take the boots with the lady and put them in context; the Mr.Freedom shop. Add a cheeky lady with a hole in her jeans and violá! Do a few variations on  the theme… and put Tommy waving hello … Continue reading →

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Mr. Freedom book cover: 5 SHOES; big shoes

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Trevor Mill

I always thought the winged shoes were the best image in the book. But how to make them really stand out? Make them 6 foot tall with a lady in super seventies clobber next to them. It looked a bit … Continue reading →

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Mr. Freedom book cover: 4 Star Girl.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Trevor Mill

I’m trying to make images work that are not good enough quality on their own by turning them into quasi illustrations. Here’s an example of where I’m getting to. More next week. Tara!

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Mr. Freedom book cover: 3

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Trevor Mill

After this ‘flip’ book idea stalled on it’s own freakiness, I went back to the drawing board with some simple shapes on the cover, in which to house the images. Stars seemed to work best; they reflect his t-shirt designs. … Continue reading →

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Mr. Freedom book cover: 2

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Trevor Mill

This first idea went down fairly well, but there was a feeling that it was too ‘bitty’. This led to an idea I’ll use again, I just don’t know what for, as it’s a bit scary. It solved the fact … Continue reading →

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Mr.Freedom book cover: 1

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Trevor Mill

I’ve been working on a book cover for the great publisher Adelta see: http://www.adelita.co.uk/index.php I got involved after buying the fantastic Bowie and Barny Bubbles books from the publisher Jen, one sunny day, on the way to a pub. The … Continue reading →

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