So I was looking around to find the guy who did the artwork for Evergrey's upcoming album Torn. And it's a guy called Mattias Noren, so checked out his website and damn, he's done some awesome stuff for a lot of great bands http://www.progart.com/index4.htm
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DoomsdayZach
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Congrats Ken! Now you can fly out to the Skelator cd release party 
And i thought everyone who was into metal knew who Mattias Noren was. He did cover art for my buddies in Shadow Demon also, as well as a ton of huge names including (i believe) Pinella's album. We've been over this before on the forum, but since it was brought up again, i believe that a lot of his work is entirely too mediocre and repetitive, but i also have a lot of respect for the dude for taking criticism VERY fucking well and also I understand that artists don't always get paid for the art that their heart is 100% into, and i have a feeling that looking through his portfolio that a lot of what he has done is just for the paycheck. I have no doubt he loved doing most every cover and put a lot of work into it, but some are very bland and a few are really amazing.
And i thought everyone who was into metal knew who Mattias Noren was. He did cover art for my buddies in Shadow Demon also, as well as a ton of huge names including (i believe) Pinella's album. We've been over this before on the forum, but since it was brought up again, i believe that a lot of his work is entirely too mediocre and repetitive, but i also have a lot of respect for the dude for taking criticism VERY fucking well and also I understand that artists don't always get paid for the art that their heart is 100% into, and i have a feeling that looking through his portfolio that a lot of what he has done is just for the paycheck. I have no doubt he loved doing most every cover and put a lot of work into it, but some are very bland and a few are really amazing.
DoomsdayZach
The Professor was right
Congrats Ken! Now you can fly out to the Skelator cd release party
And i thought everyone who was into metal knew who Mattias Noren was. He did cover art for my buddies in Shadow Demon also, as well as a ton of huge names including (i believe) Pinella's album. We've been over this before on the forum, but since it was brought up again, i believe that a lot of his work is entirely too mediocre and repetitive, but i also have a lot of respect for the dude for taking criticism VERY fucking well and also I understand that artists don't always get paid for the art that their heart is 100% into, and i have a feeling that looking through his portfolio that a lot of what he has done is just for the paycheck. I have no doubt he loved doing most every cover and put a lot of work into it, but some are very bland and a few are really amazing.
And i thought everyone who was into metal knew who Mattias Noren was. He did cover art for my buddies in Shadow Demon also, as well as a ton of huge names including (i believe) Pinella's album. We've been over this before on the forum, but since it was brought up again, i believe that a lot of his work is entirely too mediocre and repetitive, but i also have a lot of respect for the dude for taking criticism VERY fucking well and also I understand that artists don't always get paid for the art that their heart is 100% into, and i have a feeling that looking through his portfolio that a lot of what he has done is just for the paycheck. I have no doubt he loved doing most every cover and put a lot of work into it, but some are very bland and a few are really amazing.
so I have a kickass job now. I might be visiting some of you soon.
*throws confetti*
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rockyracoon
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Mattias 's work has become a bit repetitive and predictable. No doubt he's done some really great work, but at the same time I notice far too little variation in much of his work. I have a friend who was the bassist for the now defunct prog/metal band Stride. He was showing me some early cover art concepts that looked great for their last release, but in the end they went with Mattias and frankly I thought it was a downgrade. The other cover art was grittier and less refined, but also seemed edgier and less contrived. Just an example of what I'm talking about.
Kenneth R.
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I'll agree with all the sentiments about Noren. He's kind of the benchmark average prog art cover, in the same way that Dream Theater ripoff bands are the standard sound.
Just so I'm not bashing... these are amazing.
Just not such a fan of these kind:
It's the excessive overlay of image upon busied image, to the point where you've just got too much going on for it to be effective. That, and the collage approach tends to look really "photoshopped".
Just so I'm not bashing... these are amazing.
Just not such a fan of these kind:
It's the excessive overlay of image upon busied image, to the point where you've just got too much going on for it to be effective. That, and the collage approach tends to look really "photoshopped".
Phanto
Alalalalalalalala.
J-Dubya 777
It NEVER ends
so I have a kickass job now. I might be visiting some of you soon.
Spill it Beyotch!
...and congrats!
Kenneth R.
Cináed
So, I'm a Installation Systems Engineer for SkySkan. They're a small company that leads their field, which is building planetariums. They don't make the dome itself, but they make the projectors, server racks, fibers, speaker systems, and various hardware/software to run it all. Not just space stuff either, there's a 3D live world weather simulator as well (way better than the ones the news channels use), and Xbox360 on the curved dome in HD is getting developed too. My job is to fly around the world to countries who want a custom setup, and install/repair. Essentially it means building stuff in another country for a week or so, then either coming home or flying on to another country. And the flyer miles are mine to keep. So, since Australia, China, Nederlands, Hawaii (not a country, but you know), Egypt, Argentina, Brazil, and Germany are on the list for the near future, I may be in one or more of those countries . I'll get a company laptop and a blackberry with international numbers. It promotes into company management.
Sweet deal, imo.
. I'll get a company laptop and a blackberry with international numbers. It promotes into company management.Sweet deal, imo.
Taliwakker
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J-Dubya 777
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So, I'm a Installation Systems Engineer for SkySkan. They're a small company that leads their field, which is building planetariums. They don't make the dome itself, but they make the projectors, server racks, fibers, speaker systems, and various hardware/software to run it all. Not just space stuff either, there's a 3D live world weather simulator as well (way better than the ones the news channels use), and Xbox360 on the curved dome in HD is getting developed too. My job is to fly around the world to countries who want a custom setup, and install/repair. Essentially it means building stuff in another country for a week or so, then either coming home or flying on to another country. And the flyer miles are mine to keep. So, since Australia, China, Nederlands, Hawaii (not a country, but you know), Egypt, Argentina, Brazil, and Germany are on the list for the near future, I may be in one or more of those countries
Sweet deal, imo.
That sounds pretty awesome! Should I sign you up for a Berlitz class or two? They're right across the hall from us....
Welcome to the corporate world. Enjoy your stay!
progmetaldan
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Mattias is awesome! He did the PX artwork and this one for Aphelion:
That's a fantastic album, that is.
noble savage
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That's a fantastic album, that is.
Did you buy it yet? I'm hoping next month to get a copy. The sound clips kick ass. Besides, Alex is such a cool guy, I'd feel bad not buying it!
SilentRealm
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i like mattias' work..and he comes on the forum sometimes so *suck up suck up suck up* haha.. nah seriously, i do like it tho..
SilentRealm
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so I have a kickass job now. I might be visiting some of you soon.
thats right biatch, come to melbourne and i will party with your ass! well.. not LITERALLY haha, that would be creepy..
edit: btw..fricken finally!! whats the job?
J-Dubya 777
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Kenneth R.
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SilentRealm
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oh yeah haha, i usually dont read posts that are more than a line or two long lol..
and nah, not partying enough atm! swing it so you can come out here around january.. then ill def be free to party lol
and nah, not partying enough atm! swing it so you can come out here around january.. then ill def be free to party lol
Phanto
Alalalalalalalala.
I saw We Will Rock You in London. Great show. I've seen a lot of shows on West End though. Nothing beats Phantom of the Opera. I'm definitely gonna see that one again.
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