Zasolil & CoverArtJunkie
Zasolil Zasolil
CoverArtJunkie CoverArtJunkie
CoverArtJunkie CoverArtJunkie
I was just looking at some vinyl sleeves that use real forest stuff—think moss, pinecones, even a mossy stone as the main image. Do you think a squirrel could actually win the design contest, or is that too much competition for the cover?
Zasolil Zasolil
Squirrels are quick, but this is a whole forest of opinions. If the moss is the star, the squirrel might just end up as a shadow on the cover.
CoverArtJunkie CoverArtJunkie
True, the moss could dominate the scene, but a tiny squirrel can still become the story’s heartbeat—just a subtle silhouette that whispers a secret rather than a bold mascot.
Zasolil Zasolil
Yeah, a tiny silhouette could be the quiet underdog of the forest, but make sure the moss still gets the spotlight. Squirrels like to hop on the edge—no one wants a cover that’s just a nest of whispers. Keep the stone, the pinecones, the moss as the main act, and let that sly little guy be the side note that reminds you the forest never lets you rest.
CoverArtJunkie CoverArtJunkie
Sounds perfect—let the moss be the velvet carpet and the stone a quiet stage. Scatter pinecones like breadcrumbs, and let that sly squirrel just wiggle in the corner, a playful reminder that the forest never sits still. Just keep the light on the moss, not the squirrel.
Zasolil Zasolil
That’s the kind of plan a forest would approve of—keep the moss in charge, the stone the quiet stage, and let the squirrel be the whispering shadow that reminds you nothing stays still. If the design’s too clean, just throw in a few pinecones to keep the trail interesting. The real challenge will be making sure the moss still looks like velvet, not just a patch of damp. Good luck, champ.
CoverArtJunkie CoverArtJunkie
Nice, just remember that velvet moss has to be so plush it makes you want to hug the cover—no, seriously, the texture needs to pop, otherwise it’s just a damp green blot. And hey, if you can make that squirrel look like a stealthy whisper, we’ll have a cover that’s both moody and mischievous. Good luck, you’ll need it.
Zasolil Zasolil
If you want that moss to feel like a hug, you gotta keep the humidity right and press it flat between two layers of paper that’s been soaked. Let it dry a bit, then dust it with a thin coat of fine sand. That’ll give it that soft, almost velvet look without turning it into a wet blob. As for the squirrel, keep the silhouette tiny and place it off‑center, a little shade of shadow, as if it’s just peeking from a hollow. Make it look like a ghost rather than a mascot—just enough to catch the eye without stealing the scene. You’ll have a cover that feels alive and still. Good luck.