ASYLUMseventy7, is a Nottingham based creative studio focused on delivering eye catching, innovative and imaginative artwork, illustration, graphic design, and photography for the alternative and music industries
Run by Mark Leary. An artist, illustrator, graphic designer, photographer, project manager and art director who found his ideal home working with the alternative and music industries.
At ASYLUMseventy7 we explore every project with enthusiasm and maturity, hate shallow work and Influenced by the weird and wonderful – be it music, art, fashion or people – we really enjoy taking projects left-field and love nothing more than working with people who have the same passion for exploring the new and experimenting with the norm, to create something that shows the best of my abilities and their desires.
Mark gained a BA(hons) in Illustration at university , and had been working with bands, promoters, clothing, print and merchandise companies for a number of years when, in 2005, his work was showcased at the New Designers exhibition in London – an event which catapulted him into the spotlight and led to the formation of ASYLUMseventy7 in 2006 as a base for all his creative work.
Projects
- Puzzle - The Graphic NovelLast Christmas I was asked by Andy Farrow of Northern Music Co to work on Devin Townsends latest project. This turned out to be a huge box set project with a movie, double album, loads of guest musicians and producers, a novel, beanbag toy and more, that more being a graphic novel. As you may know I’m a huge geek who loves comics and graphic novels, I’d always wanted to work on one so this was a dream, it just got better after talking the project over with Devin and finding I can work in my fav
- Official Megadeth Adult Colouring bookCLIENT: Rock N Roll Colouring PROJECT: Official Megadeth Adult Colouring book Last year I was asked by a new start up created by two well established rock/metal fans to help create the look, style, layouts and artwork for a range of adult colouring books officially endorsed by the classic bands involved' The first two Judas Priest & Motorhead) went down a storm we started work on the next released... One of my favorite bands ever! MEGADETH! Featuring 25 classic designs from genre defining albu
- Official Thin Lizzy Adult Colouring bookCLIENT: Rock N Roll Colouring PROJECT: Official Thin Lizzy Adult Colouring book Last year I was asked by a new start up created by two well established rock/metal fans to help create the look, style, layouts and artwork for a range of adult colouring books officially endorsed by the classic bands involved' The first two Judas Priest & Motorhead) went down a storm we started work on the next released... THIN LIZZY! Featuring 25 timeless designs from legendary albums such as ‘Chinatown’, ‘Black
- Massive Wagons "Full Nelson"Album artwork and Layout DesignCLIENT: Earache Records PROJECT: Massive Wagons - Full Nelson CD and LP artwork One of my favorite jobs in recent years has been working with Massive Wagons on their chart topping new album “Full Nelson” Out now on Earache Records. Check out the vintage matchbox inspired artwork and layout below.
- Burning Rain "Face The Music" Album artwork and layout DesignCLIENT: Frontiers Records PROJECT: Burning Rain - Face The Music Album artwork Being commissioned by Frontiers Records always seems to lead to some fantasitcal art and fantasy styled design work. This latest album “Face The Music” from Doug Aldrich and Keith St Johns band Burning Rain was no exception. I was introduced to Doug and Kieth who at first were going in a more classic rock direction. As our conversations developed so did the artwork concept and quickly keith wanted to explore the me
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Work history
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Creative DirectorASYLUMseventy7
Nottingham, United KingdomFull Time
Artwork, illustration, graphic design, photography & motion graphics with in the Alt and music industries. Dealing with briefs from concept to completion!
Past clients include: Lucas Film, Disney, HBO, Time Out, Metal Hammer mag, Prog mag, Eracache records, Prosthetic records, OLI records, Fire records, Cooking Vinyl, Radburn Festival, Bloodstock Festival, Planet Rock and many more.
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Graphic Design and Production ManagerEarache Records
- Nottingham, United KingdomFull Time
Handling all the graphic design of CD, vinyl album artwork layout and creation. Managing artists and designers, creating adverts, posters, gig flyers etc for print, on line and publication worldwide. Managing deadlines, pressing plants and manufacture of physical products including CD, vinyl, print work, promotional items and various other things.
Skills
- Music Artwork
- Illustration
- Graphic Art
- Photography
- Photo Manipulation
- Mixed Media
- Layout Design
- Project Management
- Cover Art
- Graphic Design
Education
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BA (hons) IllustrationUniversity of Lincoln
- Lincoln, United Kingdom