Skate boards:
Blitz's D.I. series
Kyle Sokol model
Posters:
You can see some of
them in the poster section!
Logo and identity:
Bonaroo 2001-2003
Endfest
Cd covers:
Les Claypool
Bonaroo 2001-2005
Supergroup
Morning 40 Federation
Vance Kelly currently resides in New Orleans with his wife and dog.
When and how did you become interested in art?
I became interested in art at a very young age. Like many other young children I liked to draw animals and monsters. In the late 70's, album covers and comic books had a major influence on me. Some amazing art was produced back then.
How long have you been an artist?
My whole life? But have only been a "professional" artist for the last 6 years.
What are some of your major influences?
Music, comics and film are still major influences. Some of my favorites artist are Frank Frazetta (of course), Alfredo Acala, Bill Waterson, Vargas, Wayne Douglas Barlow, Craig Mullins, Justin Sweet, Mike Mignola, Basil Gogos, Dan Brereton, Juan Giminez and Oscar Chichoni only to name a few! Film makers: Ridley Scott, Chris Cunningham, Stanley Kubrick, John Carpenter and Peter Jackson.
Where do your ideas come from?
Almost anywhere. I can be walking the dog and see something that inspires an idea or listening to a good album, watching a movie, talking to friends, or right as I'm about to fall asleep my mind goes into over drive. I usually have to get out of bed and sketch my ideas. My wife suggests I keep sketchbook by the bed now.
What mediums do you use to produce your art?
I guess the idea I would like to express dictates the medium that would be used. Some pieces may need to be created within the computer while others need to be done using traditional media. I'm pretty comfortable using both but have to say I really do love doing work by hand. My favoite mediums are gouche, pencil, pen & ink, colored pencils and acrylics. Silk screening is a new technique for me but I really enjoy it as well.
What projects have you worked on?
I just finished the artwork and layout for the Sword's 7" UK release of Freya, that was fun! Three T-shirt Designs for them for their current tour. Alsos did some posters for down along with some T-shirt designs. Two designs for Priestess .
In the last couple of years I have worked on these projects and many, many others.
