Arik Roper
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Arik Roper (b. 1973) is a freelance illustrator and painter based in New York City.
[edit] Biography
Originally born in New York City, Arik Moonhawk Roper ( Moonhawk is his real middle name, despite any assumptions to the contrary) grew up in Richmond, Virginia. His parents both being artists, his creativity was encouraged and he spent a great deal of time drawing. After high school he then returned to New York City to attend the School of Visual Arts from 1991-1995 majoring in Cartooning and Silkscreening.
After starting out creating record and CD covers for primarily rock and metal bands in the underground , he has continued onward and into more diverse areas of poster design, graphic illustration, and animation. His work encompasses a diverse field of design and style, ranging from black and white illustration, to graphic lettering and logo design, to rich abstract psychedelic color and landscapes that often seem to exist in their own universe.
He is currently a contributing artist to such endeavors as Arthur Magazine, Strange Attractor Journal, The Conscious Alliance, and Bill Graham Presents among others.
Some of his clients include: Tee Pee Records, MCA Records, North Atlantic Sound, Revolver Magazine, Drag City Records, Southern Lord Records, Relapse Records, Nike, MTV, .
He is also famed for designing many prolific record covers, including Dopesmoker for Sleep, and Live At Fillmore for The Black Crowes. He is also often associated with the band High on Fire in particular, due to his ongoing working relationship with the band.
