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Nostradamus by *MarkWilkinson:iconMarkWilkinson:

Categories Digital Art > Paintings & Airbrushing > Fantasy

©2008-2009 *MarkWilkinson
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Commissioned by Judas Priest for their latest album of the same name. This project released in June 2008 is a double album with a concept based around the life of the 16th Century seer and visionary: Nostradamus. The illustration shown here is the cover design and is just one of many done for the album. It will be released in 3 different formats, including a 300mm square box set with 48 page hardback book, vinyl, CDs and poster.

The whole look of the design was to reflect the medieval look of an ancient tome. The illustration here shows my version of Nostradamus contemplating the stars and planetary systems, all the while seeing into the future of mankind with his all too accurate predictions of our fate.



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`kourinthellama Apr 23, 2008, 12:45:19 PM
Loving, loving, LOVING the colour scheme! :heart:

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`Navagon Apr 23, 2008, 2:23:41 PM
I love it! :heanbang: The attention to detail here is intense. I'd pick it up just for the cover.
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~Torill-Morill Apr 23, 2008, 2:29:12 PM
Brilliant!

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"We've gone on holiday by mistake!"
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~ElStormo Apr 24, 2008, 5:07:33 AM
It's gorgeous, except for maybe the right eye (the viewer's left) which is a bit off... but apart from that, it's completely jaw-dropping. Now let's hope Priest can make an album that does this cover art justice :)

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"Well, Baldrick, today has been the worst day of my entire life. I've spent all my money on a cat-skin windcheater, I've just broken a priceless turnip, and I'm about to be viciously slaughtered by a naked Tunisian sock merchant."
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~JeroStMayhem Apr 24, 2008, 9:18:11 AM
Why did the logo change? It looks fantastic!

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~M3n747 Apr 24, 2008, 9:48:06 AM
Really magnificent. Your skills are incredible. *envies*

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Yet another lame signature.
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~Black-Sabbath-fans May 3, 2008, 9:53:23 AM
Impressive mark!!!! well done! I like it so much
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*Leather-lynx May 3, 2008, 10:00:05 AM
Oh my god! I was waiting for this impressive pic^__^ I love it! it is full of amazing details...the colours are so cool! this front has all power that Judas Priest deserves!
the face of nostradamus is impressive, is really well done, I love the cosmos and space.. the time...this front is really good for conceptual album..like this!
I cant wait to listen!!!!

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~viridianeye May 3, 2008, 8:19:18 PM
Great artwork for a great band. I've never seen Nostradamus look so sinister. ;-)

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We may have or lose it all
Respect the wilderness, Respect the life
Save the nature for your unborn child

~Sonata Arctica
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