Paul Fricke created all of the illustrations for a Christian music EP CD, Bondage Breaker by Riot of Love. “I wasn’t sure at first whether the concept of Jesus in the American West would fly,” says Paul, “But I think it turned out well – we hit the right balance.”

“My initial digital layout for the front cover showed Cowboy Jesus full figure. And while the client and I both thought we should pull in tighter, the back cover was generally good to go.”

A second round of sketches established details and expression:

The interior CD case images and the final back cover: