Death Over Diamonds Album Art

Daniel Ruff, also known as ScurtDae, is a Hip-Hop / Alternative Rap artist from San Diego, CA. The original request for the artwork was a “realism” portrait of the artist with a solid background but as we developed the message and metaphor of the album as a whole the concept evolved into what it is today. The goal for the project was to create a compelling art piece inspired by the album that can also be sold as posters, limited edition vinyl records, apparel, and other merch items.

 
 
What I really want to say with this album and again through the artwork is that I will die before I sell out. I want death over diamonds...
— Daniel Ruff (ScurtDae)

The artwork was 100% drawn by hand using a combination of mixed mediums. Slight color-correcting and typography were done digitally in post-production.

 
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Back cover artwork for “Death Over Diamonds” album by ScurtDae. Designed by Lucy Knowles

Back cover artwork for “Death Over Diamonds” album by ScurtDae. Designed by Lucy Knowles

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