‘No one thought I was a witch when I was young or
Had some money
When my skin was clear
And I lived in Muggleswick with mummy
Yes, it was me that freed the corvids
Now, that’s a cruel and evil torment’

‘Elizabeth Lee Was Not a Witch’
Durham, Come Save Me
Faithful Johannes @fjwords
Out 3rd July

Here I’m sketching out the album artwork a few times to refine the layout and get Elizabeth Lee’s (the witch’s) image looking right.

The title text is based on text from the Lindisfarne Gospels and the ‘Faithful Johannes’ text and the song list on the back is based on ancient runes.
I liked the decorative strip behind the title but again it was starting to feel a little cluttered.

I’ve started working on the hair. Along with the untidiness of it, i started adding single strands of hair. This is to feel like there’s an electrical force supercharging the air. Is this due to her being a witch and having magical powers or is it born out of sheer frustration? I’ll let you decide.

At this stage I was feeling confident that I was ready to start on the final piece.
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Pre-orders for the CD with a lyric sheet/ download available now at: https://faithfuljohannes.bandcamp.com/album/durham-come-save-me