CROSS VAULT cover artwork: "SPECTRES OF REVOCABLE LOSS"

Cover artwork for the German doom metal band CROSS VAULT. This illustration was inspired by a scene from George Orwell's 1984. Working from a book (especially one that has already been translated into a movie) can be difficult, but this being a story that when i first read, i had such vivid imagery in my head of what the world that the characters live in must look like, i was very excited to attempt to render the dystopian scape that Orwell constructs for his readers. The album will be released by NORTHERN SILENCE PRODUCTIONS. Check out a preview track from the album at Cross Vault's official facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/crossvaultband?fref=ts

WIP: THE DEVILS CONGERIES cover art series for NUNSLAUGHTER.

I recently finished the 8th (and second to last) cover design for NUNSLAUGHTER's compilation series THE DEVILS CONGERIES. Before this i had never received such a large commission at one time. It has been an amazing experience to work on such a large body of work, with a continuous narrative. The actual albums may not finish coming out for a number of years, but it has been a little over a year since i received the commission, and although it has been challenging, working with these guys was definitely a great way to start the last year and wrapping it all up will hopefully be a good way to start the new one.

"PENTHOS" cover artwork for AGELESS OBLIVION

Cover artwork for the English death metal band AGELESS OBLIVION for their upcoming album "PENTHOS. This was the first time i have had the pleasure of working on an entire album design/layout, consisting of a front and back cover, album inlay design as well as a cd emblem/design. The album artwork is directly inspired by the title/album concept of PENTHOS, the greek deity of loss and sorrow, and how both are necessary human emotions. Its always great to be given mythological concepts to work with and i had a lot of fun working on all of the designs for this album. Check out a preview track up at http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/01/24/ageless-oblivions-blood-flows-glacially/!

WOODS OF DESOLATION album artwork for "AS THE STARS"

Recently finished album artwork for WOODS OF DESOLATION's upcoming album "AS THE STARS". The album is set to release on February 14th 2014 by NORTHERN SILENCE PRODUCTIONS. This is the first project in a very long time that required me to hand color an illustration and although there was a slight adjustment at first, i had a lot of fun working on this album cover and am very glad i got to use watercolor again for something. Several current projects im working on require black and white paint, but hopefully it wont be long until another project calls for watercolor. More album info and details as well as a preview track "This Autunm Light" can be found on the Northern Silence website as well as the official Woods Of Desolation Facebook page: http://www.northern-silence.de/index2.htm / https://www.facebook.com/pages/Woods-of-Desolation-Official/169396779759552

"Shadow Of The Altar" Original artwork for COUGH now up for sale!

I recently posted another original illustration up on my webstore, "Shadow Of The Altar" drawing/painting which was used for COUGH's 2011 Australian tour. The work is 11 1/2" X 22" Technical pen and gouache on wet media illustration board. View at the webstore: http://lucasruggieriillustration.bigcartel.com/product/shadow-of-the-altar-original-cough-illustration

Work in progress: 5th piece in the series for NUNSLAUGHTER

This is the final sketch ready to be inked for the 5th cover design in this body of work for NUNSLAUGHTER. This cover was primarily inspired by the lyrics of the song "HEX".  Along with some preliminary work for a 7" cover for Australia's SEWERCIDE, inking this piece today will make for a busy finish to a very busy weekend. More to come soon!

EARTHLING shirt design

Shirt design for EARTHLING, from Richmond, VA. I was commissioned for this piece by the bands current label FORCEFIELD records. Its always interesting to work for bands that i have never heard before but it makes it that much better when i am completely blown away upon hearing them for the first time. Check these guys out and make sure to get their awesome debut EP Dark Path, available here at Forcefield: http://www.forcefieldrecords.org/store/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=earthling&x=-328&y=-609