Day 10: Daisy—Inspired by Brand New’s lyric, “Well if we take all these things and we bury them fast / And we’ll pray that they turn into seeds…” this piece captures the quiet hopefulness of transformation. Hands planting seeds surrounded by daisies symbolize letting go and trusting in growth. A visual metaphor for turning pain into something beautiful, this illustration celebrates resilience and renewal.

Day 9: Bought a Bride—Inspired by Brand New’s lyric, “If somehow I was new and everything was unsaid / I’d go and buy a hammer, never sing again,” this piece features a hammer symbolizing rejection and disillusionment. Reflecting the tension between creativity and simplicity, it explores the burden of artistic choice and the yearning for escape. A raw, powerful visual that aligns with the song’s themes of dissatisfaction and societal expectations. #BrandNew #Daisy #Illustration

Day 8: Sink—Inspired by Brand New’s lyric, “I don’t want to let you go, but it hurts my hands to hold the rope,” this piece depicts a bloodied hand gripping a frayed rope, symbolizing the pain of holding on to something that causes harm. Designed with a muted, vintage palette and bold red accents, this series brings Daisy's raw emotion to life.

Day 7: Be Gone—Inspired by Brand New’s lyric, “They’re calling my name,” this piece depicts a skeletal hand gripping a vintage phone, with distorted text emerging like static. Capturing the song’s eerie, fragmented tone, the design blends vintage tattoo aesthetics with a risograph-inspired texture, bringing Daisy's haunting themes to life.

Day 6: You Stole—Inspired by Brand New’s lyric, “So if I’m a liar and you’re a thief…” this piece features a fox and a crow, embodying deception and betrayal. Their dynamic captures the song’s raw intensity. Designed in a vintage tattoo and risograph style, this series transforms Daisy's emotions into bold, nostalgic visuals.

Day 5: Gasoline—Inspired by Brand New’s lyric, “It feels like I’m trying to hold smoke,” this piece captures the frustration of grasping at something slipping away. A hand clutching smoke symbolizes that fleeting struggle. Designed with a vintage tattoo and risograph aesthetic, this series brings Daisy's raw emotions to life through bold, nostalgic visuals.

Day 4: At the Bottom—Inspired by Brand New’s lyric, “A deer that a hunter shot in the heart,” this illustration captures quiet strength in tragedy. A poised deer, pierced by an arrow, reflects the album’s raw emotion. Designed with bold outlines and vintage risograph textures, this series explores Daisy's haunting beauty through minimalistic, nostalgic visuals.

Day 3: Bed—Today’s illustration is inspired by Brand New’s lyric, “You’re a rose and you’re laughing now.” A vibrant, defiant rose blooms despite hardship, capturing the bittersweet contrast of pain and resilience. Designed with a vintage risograph and tattoo-inspired aesthetic, this series explores Daisy's raw emotions through bold, minimalistic art.

Day 2: Vices—Today's illustration is inspired by Brand New’s haunting lyric, “Where’s all my hope and my marriage license?” A burning marriage license symbolizes lost innocence, broken promises, and irreversible change, while roses embody beauty and pain. Follow my daily Daisy-inspired art journey as I explore the album’s raw emotion through bold, symbolic designs.

I’ve started a personal art project inspired by Brand New’s Daisy. Each day, I’ll create an illustration based on one of the album’s songs or themes, drawing from the lyrics and mood of the record. I wanted to take this opportunity to share my journey with you all and get feedback from fellow fans who deeply connect with the band’s work.

The first piece in this series is my take on the lone fox featured on the album cover. It’s a simple yet striking design, leaning into the aesthetic of vintage American tattoos and early printmaking. I aimed to capture the spirit of Daisy with clean line work and bold textures while experimenting with @retrosupply Riso brushes. I wanted the image to feel raw, timeless, and a little wild—just like the album itself.

This project is a way for me to build up my art skills while creating quick and intentional designs. I’m also exploring a style that combines my love for dark themes with vibrant, minimalist imagery. If you’d like to follow along as I create more illustrations inspired by the songs. I’d love to hear your thoughts and connect with others who are as passionate about this album as me.

Thanks for taking a look! I’m excited to share more soon.