Artwork Animation - Christopher Cross
I was commissioned by Seeker Music to animate the artwork for Christopher Cross' 2011 album, Doctor Faith, for a promotional campaign supporting the 2026 remaster.
Client: Seeker Music | Rose Campbell - Director, Marketing
Artist: Christopher Cross
Timeline: 2-week timeline
Team: Michael Escañuelas - designer and animator
Tools: Photoshop | After Effects
Project Details
For this project, I was given a hi-res flat file of the 2011 artwork. Since the original working files weren't available, I used my tools within Photoshop to expand the imagery.
Concept + Process
Using my expanded imagery, I placed the layered assets in After Effects and created a 3D space with a parallax effect. I needed to create something that could accommodate lyrics given the limited resources available.
Once approved, I exported the animation in various sizes for use across all digital platforms.
Client Testimonial
“Michael is the kind of collaborator you hope for on a tight timeline: professional, creative, and completely reliable. His animated artwork elevated our Christopher Cross campaign and captured the artist's legacy beautifully. He brings a real understanding of what it means to work with an established brand — the history, the integrity, the visual language — and I recommend him fully. I can’t wait to work with him again!”
-Rose Campbell
Director, Marketing Seeker Music
Thank you to Rose and Seeker for trusting me with this project.
-Michael