Category — Design

In case you didn’t see my top 30 albums of 2007, Baroness rule. But did you also know their guitarist/singer John Dyer Baizley also rules? Specifically he rules in the world of illustration and design.

If you are down with the styles of Pig Destroyer, Skeletonwitch, Torche and of course the above mentioned Baroness, then you likely have seen some of John’s work gracing their album covers.

His unique style makes use of bold colors and lush, detailed illustrations that reveal more details with each viewing. Very original and interesting stuff.

Head over to John’s MySpace page to see more of his work.

I first became aware of Neltner Creative through their design and photography work on the Hank Williams III album Straight to Hell. It was a great balance of illustration and photography, all layered together in a dark, gritty package.

Based out of Kentucky, Neltner Creative consists of two brothers - visual artist Keith Neltner and graphic designer/photographer Rick Neltner. In addition to Hank III, Neltner Creative has done work for Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club, Those Poor Bastards and Superjoint Ritual among others.

One of the more unique projects they have been involved in is creating numerous visuals for the campaign to have Hank Williams Senior reinstated into the Grand Ole Opry. For more info visit the official Reinstate Hank Campaign website.

Check out www.neltnercreative.com for lots of great samples of their work and don’t miss the news/blog section for lots of unique insight into their creative process and latest projects.