RECENTLY REJECTED

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Recently Rejected is a curated
graveyard of both good and
bad ideas. The works here
featured are those of artists
and designers, friends and
colleagues – unfinished and
unpolished, [otherwise] unused,
and [previously] unseen.
Welcome to the graveyard.

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Recently Rejected is a curated
graveyard of both good and
bad ideas. The works here
featured are those of artists
and designers, friends and
colleagues – unfinished and
unpolished, [otherwise] unused,
and [previously] unseen.
Welcome to the graveyard.

MVM

Unused Face Pattern

Jules Julien

Unused Concept Sketch

2015

Jules Julien is a French born, Amsterdam based artist. In the artwork featured above, Julien disfigures canons of beauty. Initially created to become part of an branded artist collaboration project. Further reading: Jules Julien

Craig Ward

Young Guns - Exploratory Single Art

2014

Craig Ward

The N Word

2014

Craig Ward is a British born designer and art director based in New York City. Occasional artist, sometime author, and a contributor to several industry journals, he is known primarily for his pioneering typographic works.  Featured above is a photographic composite created to accompany the Washington Post's in-depth look at the evolution and usage of modern language's most divisive word. Final approved illustration used charcoal and dirt. Further reading: Craig Ward

Leif Podhajsky

Album Artwork Concept

2014

Unused album artwork concept by London-based artist and creative director, Leif Podhajsky — initially created for the Beck release, 'Morning Phase'. Lief has created iconic cover art for the likes of Tame Impala, Lykke Li, The Horror, TOYS, Grimes, Shabazz, Palaces, and Foals. His work explores themes of connectedness and the psychedelic experience — to look into his cosmos is to send yourself on a trip.  Further reading: Leif Podhajsky

Leif Podhajsky

Album Art Sketch

2014

Unused album artwork sketch by London-based artist and creative director, Leif Podhajsky — initially created for the Evy Jane release, 'Closer'. Lief has created iconic cover art for the likes of Tame Impala, Lykke Li, The Horror, TOYS, Grimes, Shabazz, Palaces, and Foals. His work explores themes of connectedness and the psychedelic experience — to look into his cosmos is to send yourself on a trip.  See the final cover artwork: Leif Podhajsky

Malika Favre

Unused Project Pitch

2014

Malika Favre is a French artist based in London. Her bold, minimal style — often described as Pop Art meets Op Art — is a striking study in the use of color, and positive and negative space. Featured above is artwork created as part of a project pitch for Parisian cabaret, Crazy Horse. Unused and previously unseen.  Further reading:  Malika Favre

Malika Favre

Unused Project Pitch

2014

Malika Favre is a French artist based in London. Her bold, minimal style — often described as Pop Art meets Op Art — is a striking study in the use of color, and positive and negative space. Featured above is artwork created as part of a project pitch for Parisian cabaret, Crazy Horse. Unused and previously unseen.  Further reading: M alika Favre

ELISE

Mirrors in Grey Space

2014

Elise creates and captures a suspended graphic installation made from shards of mirror and folded, printed paper. Created as part of a commission for an editorial client — another version of this image was used for the final artwork. Elise is an artist whose practice intersects photography and sculpture. On her process, Elise writes "My sculptural installations begin as carefully planned drawings. I also like to work with digital and machine processes that offer precise results. But sometimes accidents happen in this creative process. I tend to enjoy the outcome. Something new and unexpected is injected into the work." Further reading: ELISE

Mario Hugo

Disquiet - Process Sketch 1/2

2012

Unseen process sketch by Mario for a Bloodgroup single on Sugarcane Records.  See the final cover artwork: Mario Hugo

Mario Hugo

Disquiet - Process Sketch 2/2

2012

Unseen process sketch by Mario for a Bloodgroup single on Sugarcane Records.  See the final cover artwork:  Mario Hugo

Non—Format

Totem 01

2012

Unused album artwork by creative direction and design studio, Non—Format. Part of a series of seven. The geometric totem poles were each intended to represent a musician featured on the album. Further reading: Non—Format

Non—Format

Totem 02

2012

Unused album artwork by creative direction and design studio, Non—Format. Part of a series of seven. The geometric totem poles were each intended to represent a musician featured on the album. Further reading:  Non—Format

Twice Studio

Unused Pattern 1/2

2015

Unused pattern by Paris-based art direction and graphic design studio, Twice. The textural artwork was initially created for a fashion and photography festival. Made up of Fanny Le Bras and Clémentine Berry, Twice Studio is well known for their artfully minimal approach to design. Further reading: Twice Studio

Twice Studio

Unused Pattern 2/2

2015

Unused pattern by Paris-based art direction and graphic design studio, Twice. The textural artwork was initially created for a fashion and photography festival. Made up of Fanny Le Bras and Clémentine Berry, Twice Studio is well known for their artfully minimal approach to design. Further reading: Twice Studio

Ordinary People

Unused Poster Design

2015

Unused and previously unseen poster artwork by Korean graphic design studio, Ordinary People. Initially created to promote a dance show, the kinetic collage references the tension of the performance.  Further reading: Ordinary People

Kate Gibb

Unused Screen Print

2005

Silk screen on paper. Unused artwork initially created for an exhibition project.  London-based printmaker and illustrator Kate Gibb continually explores the print making process, it's tactile nature, and the subtle nuances which provide the graphic characteristics typical of her one-off pieces and hand-screened editions. Further reading: Kate GIbb

Hassan Rahim

Unused Sleeve Artwork

2014

Stark and gestural sleeve artwork by Los Angeles-based artist and art director, Hassan Rahim. Unused and previously unseen.  Further reading: Hassan Rahim

Hassan Rahim

Study for Centrum #3

2014

Unused LP sleeve by Los Angeles-based artist and art director, Hassam Rahim. The theme of the album was the end of civilization and human remains. Hassam uses photography, collage, and other media to create stark images that evoke visceral meanings. Further reading: Hassan Rahim

Hassan Rahim

Study for Centrum #2

2014

Unused LP sleeve by Los Angeles-based artist and art director, Hassam Rahim. The theme of the album was the end of civilization and human remains. Hassam uses photography, collage, and other media to create stark images that evoke visceral meanings. Further reading: Hassam Rahim

Kate Gibb

A Garden from a Hundred Packets of Seeds

2002

Silkscreen on board. Unused artwork initially created for a non-fiction book project.  London-based printmaker and illustrator, Kate Gibb continually explores the print making process, it's tactile nature, and the subtle nuances which provide the graphic characteristics typical of her one-off pieces and hand-screened editions.  Further reading: Kate Gibb

Kate Gibb

Untitled - Personal Exploration Project

1997

Silkscreen on plastic. Created as part of a series of 5 by London-based printmaker and illustrator, Kate Gibb. Well known for her experimental approach, Kate is inspired by the kind of artwork processes that rely on chance, hiccups, and happy accidents. Featured above is personal exploration project, created during Kate's time as a student at Central St Martins.  Further reading: Kate Gibb

Bureau Mirko Borsche

Unused Character Illustrations

Whimsical character illustrations by Munich based graphic design studio, Bureau Mirko Borsche. Initially created as part of an identity project.  Further reading: Bureau Mirko Borsche

DR:ME

UNUSED POSTER DESIGN

2014

Abstract collage and typography feature in this unused poster concept by Manchester-based design and illustration studio, DR:ME. Further reading: DR:ME

Mario Hugo + Micah Lidberg

Process Sketch for Coldplay

2013

Process sketch for Coldplay's video, Atlas. Illustration by Micah Lidberg. Mario's note: "This was always one of my favorite frames from the treatment, but it didn't work well in motion." See the final video here: Coldplay - Atlas

DR.ME

Unused Album Artwork

2012

Manchester-based design and illustration studio DR.ME are well known for their clever use of collage and innovative art-making. Featured above is an unseen album artwork process sketch that didn't make the final cut. Further reading: DR.ME

DR.ME

Unused Album Sleeve

2014

An unused album artwork concept featuring moon-like spheres exploring tone and shadow. Initially created for All Tvvins.   Further reading: DR.ME

Michael Cina

Dabyre Process Sketch

2008

Unseen process sketch created for the 'Get Dirty' EP release by Dabyre on Ghostly International.  See Michael's final cover artwork here: Michael CIna

Andrew Holder

Unseen Explorations

2013

Part of an ongoing personal project — a series of 4x6" cards. Andrew writes: "I make stuff on the cards when I am stuck on a project. I don't really think about them, I just grab one and go." Further reading: Andrew Holder

Merijn Hos

Editorial Cover Concept

2014

Decorative, hand-drawn letterforms adorn this editorial cover concept that didn't make the final cut.  Further reading: Merijn Hos

Merijn Hos

Unused Concert Poster

2013

A dynamic collage combining abstract shapes and textures. Unused, and previously unseen. Further reading: Merijn Hos

Merijn Hos

Pattern Study

2013

Merijn Hos is an artist known for his  astonishing draftsmanship, and a pleasingly varied body of work.  He writes: “My approach is very spontaneous, when I get an idea for a piece, I have to make it right away – otherwise the energy is gone.” Featured here is a complex pattern with a muted pastel color palette. Unused and previously unseen.  Further reading: Merijn Hos

Michael Cina

Michna

Album Artwork Concept

Abstract geometric album artwork created for Michna, r eleased on Ghostly Records. Featured above is an u nused and previously unseen concept sketch. See Michael's final covers for Michna and his incredible body of work: Michael Cina Associates

Deanne Cheuk

Dots 1/2

2014

Deanne Cheuk’s artwork is inspired by nature, utopia, space and being, often distorting realistic representation into fantasy. Above is an unused pattern exploration, featuring dots in migratory movement. Further reading: Deanne Cheuk

Deanne Cheuk

Dots 2/2

2014

Deanne Cheuk’s artwork is inspired by nature, utopia, space and being, often distorting realistic representation into fantasy. Above  is an unused pattern exploration, featuring dots in migratory movement. Further reading: Deanne Cheuk

Deanne Cheuk

Marble Moon

2014

Deanne's Marble Moon is an exploration of ink on paper; consisting of subtle and intricate details each wrapped in a circle. Unused and previously unseen. Further reading: Deanne Cheuk

Mogollon

Unused Campaign Artwork

Year Unknown

Mogollon

Unused Album Sleeve

2012

Unused, and previously unseen album artwork — featuring a mesmerising, and textural rainbow palette.    Further reading: Mogollon

Merijn Hos

Rejected Album Sleeve

2011

Unused, and previously unseen album artwork. Cut paper collage.  Further reading: Merijn Hos

Merijn Hos

Experiment

2012

Reflecting on the theme of happiness, Merijn creates a personal experimentation piece. Previously unpublished. Further reading: Merijn Hos

Owen Gildersleeve
Difference
2012

An accidental image that occurred whilst Owen was piecing together some of his photographed artwork layers for a commission. Owen liked the interesting lighting and tones created from the overlapping layers, and saved it out as inspiration for a yet-to-happen personal piece.  Further reading: Owen Gildersleeve

Merijn Hos

Test

2012

Entrancing artwork created as part of a personal exploration project. Previously unseen. Further reading: Merijn Hos

Merijn Hos

Sketch

2011

Merijn Hos is an artist who sees characters in the most absurd places — creating fanciful worlds that can only be dreamed of. Above is a sketch created as part of a personal exploration project. Further reading: Merijn Hos

Lotta Nieminen

Manhattan

2015

Inspired by the city of New York, Lotta creates a bold geometric pattern. Initially intended for a series of silk scarves.  Further reading: Lotta Nieminen

Merijn Hos

Shape Studies

2011

A beautiful collection of unseen shape explorations.  Further reading: Merijn Hos

Santtu Mustonen

Sleeve Process Sketch

2014

Single cover artwork initially created for a collaborative music project.  Further reading:  Santtu Mustonen

Mario Hugo
Process sketch of the 5th dimension for Wired
2014

"Following the release of Interstellar, our friends at Wired Magazine appointed director Christopher Nolan as guest editor of the December 2014 Issue. I was approached by the team to create visualizations to be featured on the cover and throughout the issue’s spreads, page slugs, table of contents, etc. The illustrations include representations for each of the five dimensions—line, planes, space, time, and the multiverse. The illustrations were created with assistance by Sam Hodges here at Hugo & Marie, and the result weaves a moody narrative with light, shadow, and illusionistic geometry that takes the audience through fun, brain-teasing concepts." See the selected artworks:  Hugo & Marie Wired Showcase

Mario Hugo
Process Sketch of 1st Dimension for Wired
2014

"Following the release of Interstellar, our friends at Wired Magazine appointed director Christopher Nolan as guest editor of the December 2014 Issue. I was approached by the team to create visualizations to be featured on the cover and throughout the issue’s spreads, page slugs, table of contents, etc. The illustrations include representations for each of the five dimensions—line, planes, space, time, and the multiverse. The illustrations were created with assistance by Sam Hodges here at Hugo & Marie, and the result weaves a moody narrative with light, shadow, and illusionistic geometry that takes the audience through fun, brain-teasing concepts." See the selected artworks:  Hugo & Marie Wired Showcase

Leslie David

Unused Print 01

2014

Part of a series of two unused prints created for a fashion client. Further reading: Leslie David Captures

Leslie David

Unused Print 02

2014

Part of a series of two unused prints created for a fashion client. Further reading: Leslie David Captures

Leslie David

Research 01

2014

An unpublished personal experimentation project employing the use of paint, paper, and scissors. Further reading:  Leslie David Captures

Leslie David

Research 02

2014

An unpublished personal experimentation project employing the use of paint, paper, and scissors. Further reading:  Leslie David Captures

Mario Hugo + Sam Mason
Process Sketch for Coldplay
2013

Internal process sketch for Coldplay's video, Atlas. We chose to pursue another concept which features a collaboration with Micah Lidberg. Further reading: Coldplay Atlas Showcase

Leslie David

Unused Pattern 1/3

2011

An unused pattern created for a client. Adding paint, Leslie turned the piece into a personal experimentation project.  Further reading:  Leslie David Captures

Leslie David

Unused Pattern 2/3

2011

An unused pattern created for  a client.  Adding sketch flourishes, Leslie turned the piece into a personal experimentation project. Further reading:  Leslie David Captures

Leslie David

Unused Pattern 3/3

2011

An unused pattern created for a client. Adding sketch flourishes, Leslie turned the piece into a personal experimentation project.  Further reading:  Leslie David Captures

Micah Lidberg
Process sketch for Capsule
2012

A concept sketch featuring a curious mix of garden characters. Created for Capsule Spring/Summer Fashion Conference collateral.  See Micah's final piece for Capsule here: Capsule

Micah Lidberg
Unused Advertisement 1/2
2011

An illustrated advertisement for a hotel. Laced with movement, humor, and fanciful characters, the piece is rendered in Micah's characteristic hyper-detailed style.

Micah Lidberg
Unused Advertisement 2/2
2011

Micah Lidberg

Lotta Nieminen

Jungle

2014

A personal experimentation project, wherein Lotta was exploring a new illustrative style. Initially created for a series of nature inspired silk scarves. Further reading:  Lotta Nieminen

Jules Julien

Unused Book Jacket Artwork

2014

Monochromatic birds rendered in Julien's unique airbrush illustration style. Initially created for the cover of a novel.   Further reading:  Jules Julien

Rizon Parein

Unused Brand Campaign Concept 1/2

2014

Discarded concept work for a coffee machine. Rizon was asked to make an interesting graphic pattern/environment inspired by the lines of the machine. Further reading: Rizon Parein

Rizon Parein

Unused Campaign Concept 2/2

2014

Discarded concept work for a coffee machine.  Rizon was asked to make an interesting graphic pattern/environment inspired by the lines of a coffee machine. Further reading: Rizon Parein

Hvass & Hannibal

Unused Album Artwork 1/2

Year Unknown

A discarded digital sketch initially created for an album cover. Check out Hvass & Hannibal's published work for Green Lives

Hvass & Hannibal

Unused Album Artwork 2/2

Year Unknown

A discarded digital sketch created for an album cover.  Check out Hvass & Hannibal's published work for Green Lives

Micah Lidberg

Unused T-shirt Graphic

2012

An unused t-shirt graphic centered on the theme of "Birth".

Jim Datz

Vetiver 1/2

2008

An unused concept sketch for the Vetiver album, Tight Knit. Created for Sub Pop Records. Further reading: Jim Datz

Micah Lidberg

Concept Sketch

2011

Micah Lidberg creates complex illustrations that often feature frenzied, wild characters and hidden narratives. Above is an album artwork concept sketch — a party of creatures in a land of psychedelia and fun.

Leslie David

Identity Research

2012

A personal identity research piece — playing with logotype variations. Further reading: Leslie David Captures

Michael Cina

Pale Sketcher Process Sketch 1/2

2010

Unseen process sketch created for the 'Jesu: Pale Sketches Demixed' release by Pale Sketcher. See Michael's final cover for this album and his incredible body of work over at Ghostly Records:  Michael Cina

Michael Cina

Pale Sketcher Process Sketch 2/2

2010

Unseen process sketch created for the 'Jesu: Pale Sketches Demixed' release by Pale Sketcher. See Michael's final cover for this album and his incredible body of work over at Ghostly Records:  Michael Cina

Santtu Mustonen

The Landfill

Personal Animation Project

2014

Animation showcasing a stirring collection of unused sketches, leftover drawings, and rejected ideas from forgotten projects. Sound by Tuomas Alatalo. Further reading: Santtu Mustonen

Andrew Holder

Unseen Explorations

2013

Part of an ongoing personal exploration project — a series 4x6" cards. Andrew writes: "I make stuff on the cards when I am stuck on a project. I don't really think about them, I just grab one and go." Further reading: Andrew Holder

Andrew Holder

Unseen Explorations

2013

Part of an ongoing p ersonal exploration project — a series 4x6" cards. Andrew writes: "I make stuff on the cards when I am stuck on a project. I don't really think about them, I just grab one and go." Further reading: Andrew Holder

Andrew Holder

Unseen Explorations

2013

Part of an ongoing p ersonal exploration project — a series 4x6" cards. Andrew writes: "I make stuff on the cards when I am stuck on a project. I don't really think about them, I just grab one and go." Further reading: Andrew Holder

Andrew Holder

Unseen Explorations

2013

Part of an ongoing p ersonal exploration project — a series 4x6" cards. Andrew writes: "I make stuff on the cards when I am stuck on a project. I don't really think about them, I just grab one and go." Further reading: Andrew Holder

Andrew Holder

Unseen Explorations

2013

Part of an ongoing p ersonal exploration project — a series 4x6" cards. Andrew writes: "I make stuff on the cards when I am stuck on a project. I don't really think about them, I just grab one and go." Further reading: Andrew Holder

MVM

Blackroom

Unpublished Album Artwork

2012

Album artwork and custom font created for the band, Blackroom. The album was completed, but was only released digitally, and so this artwork never made it to print.  Further reading: MVM

Michael Cina

Lawrence - Divided

Process Sketch

2009

Unseen album artwork for the 'Divided' release by Lawrence. Photography by John Klukas. See Michael's final cover for this album and his incredible body of work over at Ghostly Records:  Michael Cina

MVM

Unseen storyboard artwork 1/2

2011

MVM

Unseen storyboard artwork 2/2

2011

Emily Forgot

Play For Peace

Unused T-shirt Graphic

2014

Unused illustration for a T-shirt project. Emily writes: "The brief was very loose and was just to create one graphic for a mens T-shirt. I created a set of subverted icons under the title 'Play For Peace' — giving typical motifs a surreal twist. This is my favorite subverted icon." Further reading:  Emily Forgot

Michael Cina

Choir of Young Believers - Rhine Gold

Unused Album Artwork Concept

2012

Album artwork concept for the Choir of Young Believers. See Michael's final covers for Choir of Young Believers and his incredible body of work over at Ghostly Records:  Michael Cina

Michael Cina

Grand Valley State - Terry Riley: In C

Album Artwork Concept

Unseen conceptual album artwork created for Grand Valley State University Musical Ensemble. See Michael's final covers for Grand Valley State University Musical Ensemble and his incredible body of work over at Ghostly Records:  Michael Cina

Michael Cina

Kate Simko - She Said EP

Album Artwork Concept

Unused album cover concept for American electronic music producer, Kate Simko. See Michael's final covers for Kate Simko and his incredible body of work over at Ghostly Records:  Michael Cina

Michael Cina

Miscna

Album artwork concept

Unused album artwork concept for Michna, released on Ghostly Records. See Michael's final covers for Michna and his incredible body of work over at Ghostly Records:  Michael Cina

Petra Börner

Frozen Lake

Unused Book Jacket Illustration

2012

Personal cut paper piece initially created for a publishing project.  Further reading:  Petra Börner

Petra Börner

Frozen Lake Sketch

Unused Book Jacket Concept

2012

Sketch in pencil of 'Frozen Lake' — a personal cut paper piece initially created for a publishing project.  Further reading:  Petra Börner

Micah Lidberg

Printed Pages / It's Nice That

Editorial Illustration Concept

2013

Editorial cover concept created for a portal theme — rendered with Micah's humorous sensibility for friends over at It's Nice That.   See Micah's chosen cover concept:  It's Nice That

Micah Lidberg

Unused Advertising Artwork

2013

Unused advertising artwork.

Jesse Auersalo

Oscar De La Renta

Editorial Illustration Concept

2013

Unused portrait illustration of Oscar De La Renta. Further reading:  Jesse Auersalo