--- title: "Digital Illustration for Album Cover Art & Graphic Design - mytribe" description: "Need unique digital illustration or graphic design? Dexter creates custom album cover art, streetwear graphics, and more with a distinct heavy-metal style. Hire a top illustrator in Mumbai and bring your vision to life. Book on Tribe!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/dexter_graffitii/digital-illustration-graphic-design last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Digital Illustration & Graphic Design in Mumbai By [Dexter](https://mytribe.in/dexter_graffitii) · I create digital illustrations and album covers with street art style, letting your music or ideas guide the visuals, and I work with you from sketch to final design. ## Locations Available online Also available online. ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### Custom Character Illustration High resolution stylized digital illustration focusing on character design or portraits. Typically ₹6,000-9,500 per illustration (estimate) #### **Visual Scope** * **Subject Matter:** Single character focus (e.g., Robot human hybrid, Sci Fi concept) or a central object. * **Detailing:** Signature aesthetic incorporating cross hatching, ink textures, and mechanical details. * **Background:** Abstract, solid color, or textured grunge background. #### **Technical Specs** * **Dimensions:** A3 Size (297 x 420 mm) at 300 DPI suitable for posters. * **Color Profiles:** Delivery in both RGB (for screens) and CMYK (for print). #### **Usage** * **License:** Personal use license for home printing or social media profiles (no commercial rights). ### Streetwear Apparel Design Commercial ready graphic designs for clothing brands with print files and commercial licensing. Typically ₹10-16K per design concept (estimate) #### **Design Components** * **Graphics:** Includes one main graphic (e.g., back print) and one complementary element (e.g., front chest logo). * **Style:** Urban, graffiti, or mechanical themes tailored for streetwear aesthetics. #### **Production Readiness** * **Print Files:** High resolution vector or raster files prepared for production. * **Optimization:** Color separation applied for screen printing cost efficiency. * **Mockups:** 2 digital visualisations showing the design on actual garments (Black/White options). #### **Licensing** * **Rights:** Includes commercial license to reproduce the design on merchandise for sale. ### Music Cover Art Design Digital artwork package for streaming platforms including custom typography and social media adaptations. Typically ₹12-18K per cover art (estimate) #### **Creative Scope** * **Concept Development:** Consultation to align artwork with track mood (Hip Hop, Satire, or Abstract). * **Execution:** High fidelity digital painting or 3D style rendering with complex composition. * **Custom Typography:** Hand lettered or custom designed title treatment for song and artist names. #### **Deliverables** * **Master File:** 3000px x 3000px High Res JPEG/PNG suitable for Spotify and Apple Music. * **Social Media Assets:** Two variations resized for Instagram Post (1:1) and Story (9:16). * **Overlays:** Inclusion of Parental Advisory tags and production credit layouts. #### **Workflow** * **Revisions:** Up to 2 rounds of major changes (color/composition) and 1 round of minor tweaks. * **File Type:** Flattened High Res files. ## About Digital Illustration & Graphic Design ### Digital Art with Street Vibes I’m Dexter, a graffiti artist from Mumbai who’s swapped spray cans for a stylus, but I still bring that street rawness to every digital piece. My work mainly lives where music, street culture, and bold art meet. ### Cover Art & Visuals for Musicians I vibe most with hip-hop album cover design. Before I start, I listen to your track, catch the mood, and let the music guide the visuals. Some of the artists I’ve jammed with: Yeda Anna, Irfana, Dee MC, Rehan Shaikh, and FeniFina. My range is wide - heavy metal characters, stylized portraits, or clean graphics, all depending on your track’s feel. ### My Style & Process My digital illustrations give off a mechanical, satirical, and heavy-metal energy - robots, skulls, goth touches, and always loads of character. Like I say, *Aanga var mass nhi, pan taklela khat nhi!* (I might be lean, but I don’t take any crap). Street, but not stuck in a box. One day I’m deep in mechanical character illustration, next day I’m drawing Krishna breaking pots (*Ghagri phodun jatoya, dahi dudh chorun khatoya*). ### Beyond Music: Custom Work & Merch I do more than just covers. Need fantasy poster art, urban streetwear graphics, or something wild for your merch? I’m in. Everything starts as a sketch, rooted in old-school drawing. ### How We Roll Bring your ideas, music, or brand vibe. I’ll bring my art. We jam, we collab, and make something solid together. ## Highlights Browse through Dexter's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/dexter_graffitii/digital-illustration-graphic-design/featured) - ![This is the cover art I created for Yeda Anna and Irfana's track "CHOPPER". I listened to the track to catch the vibe and then brought it to life with this high-energy, graphic illustration, blending character design with explosive visual effects to match the music's intensity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14196ad6-9777-4998-94b7-1936ca9ead9a) - ![For the track "Control" by Dee MC and Instine, I went with a bold, high-contrast look. This piece combines photographic elements with sharp, gothic typography to create a powerful and moody visual that demands attention, perfect for the song's theme.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dea0fd07-343b-4ce7-b31d-926240fc1eed) - ![This cover art for Rehan Shaikh's "UNSTOPPABLE" is all about capturing a feeling. I designed a faceless character in a relaxed pose but with his head literally on fire, representing an unstoppable creative force. It's a clean, modern illustration style that tells a story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4baddbbd-e603-4544-8226-e425cf97036e) - ![Here's a stylized illustration for Rehan and Red Zing's track "QABZA". I focused on creating strong character portraits with a distinct graphic novel feel, set against a detailed background to build a complete world for the artists' collaboration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f90f486a-884c-4381-a93c-fd5a862a2d15) - ![This is a full view of a ballpoint pen sketch, showing one of my mechanical character designs. I focus on clean lines, metallic textures, and a strong silhouette to create these "space age" figures. This is the kind of raw drawing that forms the base for my digital illustrations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cbd8556-227c-429c-a2c6-6f1206bfccbb) - ![A page from my sketchbook with some quick portrait studies. I'm always practicing and capturing faces, which is a key skill for creating stylized portraits for album covers and character art. This is where the ideas start.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93f51bb9-3e90-4f26-bd58-51bc08a66189) ### [Album Art for Musicians](https://mytribe.in/dexter_graffitii/digital-illustration-graphic-design/album-art-for-musicians) - ![This high-energy cover for "CHOPPER" by Yeda Anna and Irfana is a prime example of my illustrative style. It features detailed character work, dynamic action, and a color palette that pops, all designed to reflect the track's raw hip-hop sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14196ad6-9777-4998-94b7-1936ca9ead9a) - ![For Dee MC and Instine's "Control", the goal was a dark, powerful aesthetic. I used photo manipulation and custom gothic lettering to create this striking cover. It shows my ability to work with different visual elements to match the artist's brand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dea0fd07-343b-4ce7-b31d-926240fc1eed) - ![A clean and conceptual piece for Rehan Shaikh's "UNSTOPPABLE". The illustration focuses on a single character to tell a story of creative passion, blending streetwear style with a surreal, flaming head concept.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4baddbbd-e603-4544-8226-e425cf97036e) - ![This cover for "QABZA" showcases my skills in creating stylized portraits. I illustrated the artists Rehan and Red Zing with a graphic, comic-book-inspired look to match their collaborative energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f90f486a-884c-4381-a93c-fd5a862a2d15) - ![For FeniFina and Instine's track "UP!", I created a minimalist and modern graphic. The design uses a 3D-rendered metallic balloon with clean typography to convey a sleek, futuristic, and uplifting feel, showing my range beyond complex illustrations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2900d0b-a8ae-45f6-89a2-76136703c77d) - ![A duplicate view of the "UP!" cover art. This clean, graphic-focused design is perfect for digital platforms, ensuring the title is clear and the visual is memorable even at a small size.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f32046f5-36b0-47e2-9c01-ca7352ccec4f) ### [From the Sketchbook](https://mytribe.in/dexter_graffitii/digital-illustration-graphic-design/from-the-sketchbook) - ![A collection of practice portraits done in ballpoint pen. Sketching faces helps me hone my skills in capturing expressions and likenesses, which is fundamental for both realistic and stylized character art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93f51bb9-3e90-4f26-bd58-51bc08a66189) - ![A close-up of a portrait sketch from my practice book. You can see the cross-hatching and line work I use to build up texture and shadow, even with a simple ballpoint pen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fe30892-7960-4c77-86d0-d2487216db47) - ![Another detail shot of a portrait sketch. Capturing the look in a subject's eyes and the structure of their face is something I focus on in these raw drawing sessions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f260e3d-df8b-42aa-a707-1e16e463c15b) - ![A close-up of a more fantastical portrait sketch. This shows how I experiment with different character types, blending human features with imaginative, otherworldly elements and headwear.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac232210-0463-485a-9e6f-5e01d756e686) - ![This is a complete ballpoint pen drawing of a female android character. I enjoy exploring mechanical and sci-fi themes, focusing on the interplay of organic shapes and hard-surface robotic parts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cbd8556-227c-429c-a2c6-6f1206bfccbb) - ![A slightly different angle of the "Space age" robot sketch. This view highlights the shading and contours on the metallic body, created entirely with layered pen strokes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/105ae94f-5730-49d9-953a-afd766a77ed1) - ![This is the same robot sketch, showing how the final piece looks on the page. The contrast between the detailed ink work and the plain background makes the character stand out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f91a4e8b-410e-4704-a87c-370e66be2177) - ![A detail shot of the robot sketch, focusing on the leg and the "FOR METAL ONLY" text. I often add small details and text to my character designs to give them more personality and story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7fb82a03-f7b6-4311-ad05-8697b00fb095) - ![A fantasy character sketch from one of my sessions. This piece shows my interest in more organic and mystical themes, with intricate hair, face markings, and a serene expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/021ace4c-998e-4433-b538-2dc4a5ed16c6) - ![A close-up view of the fantasy character's face. This detailed shot shows the fine linework used to create the texture of the hair and the subtle shading on the skin, all done with a ballpoint pen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5297fe2-fae1-4b3e-86ee-9e4f8b573c9f) ## Meet your expert [Dexter](https://mytribe.in/dexter_graffitii) ### My story Dexter here, straight outta Mumbai, graffiti running in my veins. I’m all about that raw, heavy metal vibe—sometimes it’s dirty anti-style, sometimes I’m lost sketching with a ballpoint or painting a full-blown Venus on canvas. One day I’m with my crew spraying walls, next day I’m deep into a Krishna mural. Aanga var mass nhi, pan taklela khat nhi, boss. Art’s art, big or small. If it’s got a wall or a sketchbook, I’m game. ### My work - **Graffiti, Murals & Custom Illustrations**: I paint graffiti, big murals, and do custom illustrations. Album cover art for musicians too. - **Signature Mechanical & Heavy Metal Style**: My style’s all satire, mechanical graffiti letters, heavy metal mural art, and post-punk vibes. - **Versatile Projects**: I’ve done Dragon Ball Z murals, tributes to cricketers, traditional Krishna wall art, and Renaissance stuff. - **Open to Creative Collabs**: Love big walls, collabs, offices, cafes—any space with creative freedom, I’m in. ## More services from Dexter - [Fine Art Painting & Reproductions](https://mytribe.in/dexter_graffitii/fine-art-painting-reproductions) · ₹4-25K per painting (canvas up to 24x36 inches) (estimate) - [Graffiti & Mural Art](https://mytribe.in/dexter_graffitii/graffiti-mural-art) · ₹12-80K per wall (up to 100 sq ft) (estimate) ## Experts similar to Dexter on mytribe - [Digital Illustrations & Vector Art by Mithun Shetty](https://mytribe.in/mr._m_s_arts/digital-illustrations-vector-art) · ₹1-10K per illustration (estimate) · India - [Custom Mural Art by Chandan Devadig](https://mytribe.in/chandans_art/custom-mural-art) · ₹200-500 per sq ft (estimate) · Bengaluru - [Custom Caricatures & Illustrations by Ravi](https://mytribe.in/ravi_l_pujari/custom-caricatures-illustrations) · ₹700-3,500 per person/face (estimate) · Bengaluru - [Custom Murals & Wall Paintings by Kalaa Rahasya](https://mytribe.in/color_addicct/custom-murals-wall-paintings) · ₹250-1,500 per sq.ft. 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