Black Metal’s “Wolves”
A couple of weeks ago, art director (and illustrator extraordinaire) Jordan Awan from the New Yorker called to ask if I was interested in illustrating something for the music review about a subgenre of heavy metal music known as black metal.
The subjects of the review were to be two bands: Absu and Wolves. For the sketches, I focused two out of the three on Absu, as they are a lot more theatrical in their wardrobe than Wolves, who tend to be a little understated.
Jordan requested that I do the piece in
a style similar to my Dark Knight piece from a few years ago. It’s always fun to play with media, so I was glad to oblige.
The end result is something a little more quiet and raw than a lot of work I’ve been doing recently, but I think it fits the band well.
Sam Weber’s Nightmares
Last night, I was fortunate enough to have been a part of illustration sensation Sam Weber‘s WSVA Radio show, Your Dreams My Nightmares.
Every week on Your Dreams My Nightmares, Sam interviews someone connected to the creative arts industry. I had a great time talking about art school, teaching, abstract art, personal work, comics, Darth Vader, and finding your “style.” It’s definitely worth a listen. Check out the show Wednesdays at 8pm, and download past episodes here.
This Saturday and Sunday from 12-6pm, I’m opening my studio to the public as part of the Annual Gowanus Artist Studio Tour.
This year, there will be well over 130 artists opening their studios to the public within walking distance of my place. I’m going to be displaying a bunch of personal paintings and drawings that I’ve been working on over the past year.
If you’re in the New York City/Brooklyn region, I’d love to have you stop by and see what I’ve been up to.
Thanks for reading,
Frank
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Add Yours →Nice! I grew up with those guys in Olympia when we were kids, that's great to see your illustration of them, worlds colliding.
Nice spot illo.
I assume this is an Illustration for Wolves in the Throne Room and judging by your write up it seems like you may be somewhat new to the genre, so, I would suggest you listen to "Dia Artio" on their album Two Hunters.
It isn't black metal, just amazing.
Also, you're art is amazing.