I recognize that no matter how old I get, how many records I've done, or what the public perception of me is, there are still exciting things that I haven't done.
John Dyer BaizleyDrawing from art history and mythology allows me to connect with viewers in a familiar, yet loose visual framework. Blending disparate histories and themes can give the overall presentation a recognizable, yet unique flavor.
John Dyer BaizleyI take myself seriously and want my image to me more than just something aesthetically suited towards selling records.
John Dyer BaizleyI tend to over extend myself without really thinking throughthe realities of completing so many projects in a year, which generally means I'm going to be a little bit behind. I suppose that's the nature of the beast.
John Dyer BaizleyPunk rock and metal has always been a home to me, it's where I cut my teeth; and those are the friends that I have, and the bands that I love.
John Dyer BaizleyIt can be difficult to mediate a compromise between what I have in my head and what the musician has in mind, which is often 180° different when it comes to the finished product, so it requires that element of trust from somewhere. The point I make to them is "You've seen what I do, so just trust me and we will come up with something exciting."
John Dyer Baizley