Cover Art
Home
Project Summary
Designed cover art for Home, an original song that reflects on the journey of finding clarity and comfort within ourselves. Set against a soulful, indie/alternative sound, the song explores feeling lost amid life’s challenges and returning to our inner “home”—a place of resilience and self-acceptance—no matter where life takes us. It is one of nine songs in an ongoing album project I've been working on called Everything Makes Music, which explores how life’s experiences—no matter how painful or challenging—can be transformed into something beautiful. The album revolves around the idea that while life brings a variety of sounds, it’s up to us to compose those sounds into music.
Tools Used
Midjourney and Canva
Let Go
Project Summary
Designed cover art for Let Go, an original song that explores the freedom and renewal that come with releasing the past. Through soft acoustic melodies and imagery of seeds finding their place, the song reflects on moving forward, embracing change, and finding calm in the journey ahead. It is one of nine songs from the ongoing album project I've been working on called Everything Makes Music, which explores how life’s experiences—no matter how painful or challenging—can be transformed into something beautiful. The album revolves around the idea that while life brings a variety of sounds, it’s up to us to compose those sounds into music.
Tools Used
Canva
Changing Tides
Project Summary
Designed cover art for a book I'm writing called Changing Tides - a memoir-driven exploration of resilience, growth, and self-discovery, using the ocean as a powerful metaphor. The book encourages navigating life’s challenges with courage and connects readers to Search for the Good for further community and impact. A portion of the proceeds supports the Stroke Foundation, extending its message of hope and recovery beyond the pages.
Tools Used
DALL-E and Canva
Chapters:
Chapter 01: Change - watching the waves
Set on Bondi Beach in Sydney, the main character watches the sunrise as he reflects on the inevitable changes that come with life.
He looks back at the past 8 years of his life that have taken him to this moment,
the 8 years since he had his stroke.
Chapter 02: Challenge - learning to surf
Set in Long Beach in Tofino, the main character re-experiences a memory of learning how to surf for the first time.
It reminds him of the stark challenges he'd once overcome, all of the times he'd fallen that had taught
him to get back up.
Chapter 03: Growth - rising above the waves
Set on a beach in San Diego, the main character re-experiences a memory of battling the waves.
He reflects on times where he rose above waves that were no longer for him, times he'd chosen growth over ego.
Chapter 04: Letting Go - swimming through waves
Set on a surf trip in Santa Cruz, the main character re-experiences a memory in the water where he had to choose
to catch a wave or to let it go. He reflects on learning to accept harsh truths and finding peace through letting go.
Chapter 05: Self-love - one with the waves
Set in Snapper Rocks in the Gold Coast, the main character catches a perfect wave.
He reflects on moments where he learned to make peace with his mind.
Chapter 06: Freedom - open water
Set on a ship out at sea, the main character looks out at a massive ocean of opportunity ahead of him.
He boards his plane to Australia, excited for the adventures and experiences that await.
Chapter 07: Redirection - taken by the tides
Set in Melbourne, Australia in his new apartment, his future plans disintegrate before his eyes.
All his life plans shift abruptly, as his life path gets re-directed.
Chapter 08: Life - going with the flow
Set in Brisbane at the start of his backpacking trip, the main character watches the river flow under the bridge.
He starts a journey of just living life spontaneously and going where the water takes him.
Chapter 09: Home - back to shore
Set in his room in his childhood home, the main character leans back on his black leather chair and reflects
on where he is now in his life. Grounded in humility, he gains a deeper appreciation for his roots and his
responsibility here on Earth.
Chapter 10: Inspiration - the moon and the tide
Set in Main Beach in Agnes Waters during the dark of night, the main character looks out at a meteor shower as
the moon and tide remind him of the things he looks up to. He reflects on his role models and values that have
inspired him and led him to the person he is today.
Chapter 11: Unfinished - there will always be more waves
Set on White Haven Beach, the main character reflects on the future. He shares his thoughts, optimism, lessons
he's learned, ideas, and opportunities to make the world a better place.