TESTIMONIALS

*****Record Producer for: Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Dead Can Dance, Clan of Xymox, Fields of the Nephilim, White Zombie, Peter Murphy, Love and Rockets, Cocteau Twins, Modern English, Moev, Stabbing Westward and MANY more*****

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Greg for the past several years via the
COP International record label. His collage style artwork is beautifully layered & textured.

He possesses a unique ability to marry image with the music. It’s been fun to watch his style develop over the years.

Greg and I have discussed his deep & formative connection with the 4AD record label, especially during its heyday of the 80’s. He told me how the artwork and design of that label specifically, including many albums that I had produced, shaped his desire to ultimately become a graphic artist and to create record album covers.

It seems that everything has come full circle for both he and I."

"I've been making records for 40 years, and during that time, as you may expect, I have worked with some really amazing visual artists and graphic designers, whether they have designed record covers or posters or whatever else.

I became a fan of Greg's work after seeing what he had done for THE JOY THIEVES. His approach to the art is that of someone who is completely immersed in the project, instinctively pulling from the music and bringing an image to life...

His work is engaging, surreal and breathtaking.
I can't wait to work with him again!"

"Working with Greg brings the symbiosis which musicians are all looking for in terms of graphic design & artwork.

How does he do this? Presumably because he has something to say, something he needs to get out of his system. Surely this is the basis of all great art.

He just gets it. Highly Recommended."

*****Audio Engineer for: Wolfsheim, Project Pitchfork, VNV Nation, Icon of Coil, Assemblage 23, De/Vision, Haujobb & many more*****

"I met Greg many years ago when I was on tour in the US as sound engineer for Project Pitchfork. We talked a bit and connected through social media. Over the years, we chatted and the artwork that I saw from him was absolutely stunning. I realized that Greg was doing many album covers for different bands.

During the process of finishing an album for my ERMES | HARMS side-project, I asked Greg if he would contribute as a graphic artist because I found some of his really cool art that would totally fit to my music. He stood by his word and helped in every possible way to make the cover art absolutely unique and outstanding.

We were also very happy to use Greg for my own band GIRLS UNDER GLASS for the artwork for our latest release, "Backfdraft". I always recommend Greg to other bands and labels.

Brilliant art, very nice guy & always helpful...I love that!"

"We were aware of Greg’s brilliant works for many years already. In 2022 we finally got in touch to discuss our new project, a new Girls Under Glass album. Greg was totally into it and very inspired by the album title "Backdraft“. He came up with so many great ideas that it was really hard to choose and decide which way to go. After we decided for a certain idea, he suggested and delivered several extra images that we could use for the album.

This inspired us to create an Artbook featuring Greg’s brilliant art and combine it with our lyrics, liner notes and private photos. The result is a 72 page Artbook...our absolute masterpiece!
We are so thankful for this inspiring collaboration.

Besides his creativity, Greg is a great person to deal with & we would definitely love to work with him again in the future.
Why? Never change a winning team."

"Greg did a great job on two of our releases, taking some very old artwork and making it new and vibrant. He restored the character of the release to what it should have been years ago.
We are very happy with the result."

"I love Greg’s work. I have a background in printing, graphic design and surrealist black and white photography, so the last thing we would be likely to talk about is music…and that’s a big plus for me.

Greg did a couple of covers for Real Life on the A Different Drum label. I had never seen other examples of his work portfolio until recently and I must say I’m very impressed with his style and vision!

A true artist. Oh and I forgot to mention he’s a real nice guy."

"As a record label you are always on the lookout for talented graphic designers who can support your artists in transforming their musical vision into a matching artwork.

We have had the pleasure of working with Greg for two of our label bands already...Mark E Moon and The Ending Nights. He did an amazing job on the artwork and logos for these projects. Not to forget that Greg also designed one of our very own CT label t-shirts and he managed perfectly to bring our idea behind the design to life!

We highly recommend Greg's work - he is super professional, fast, easy to work with and supportive!"

"When it comes to artwork, one person immediately comes to mind. There are a lot of good album covers in our scene and I was surprised to find that many of them came from Greg. He has an eye for the dark and surreal and his works are definitely eye-catchers.

We have known each other online for years and value each other. Maybe there will be a collaboration at some point...who knows.

I can recommend him without reservation and...he's a really nice guy!"

"Greg is a very talented visual artist that consistently impresses me with his vision and imagination. His awesome artwork for “Tearing The BlackBox” was much appreciated.

I look forward to working with Greg again soon."

"I used to refer to Greg Rolfes as the “secret weapon” for all of my digital artwork needs. But let’s be honest…with skills like his, it was only a matter of time until the whole world finally figured it out!

In addition to his breathtaking artistic skills, Greg is wonderfully communicative, easy to work with, and highly skilled at discussing visual ideas with clients who may not excel in that area.
(You know…people like ME!).

That ability to bring a high level of expertise, but to still be able to communicate well is priceless to me...
and it’s precisely why I will continue to use his services in the future whenever possible!"

"We have been working with Greg on several releases for our label "alfa-matrix " and we enjoyed the collaboration. He is a very talented and reliable person and...
his contributions helped shape the image of the label.

Greg is passionate about music and that's what makes him involved and enthusiastic about the releases he contributes"

"Greg and I met online when I was still working on Diskonnekted. We've kept in touch and have watched each other's artistic journeys develop. For some reason, those paths have not crossed yet, but I can easily see that happening someday.

I've always admired Greg's work, which continually improves. His style often evokes elements of Dave McKean and Vaughan Oliver but always with a unique, contemporary flair."

"I cannot recommend Greg enough. I reached out to him at the recommendation of many folks and after I did my research on his work with other artists.

I was surprised how easy it was to talk to him about my ideas. Greg effortlessly guided the vision of my work across two albums and three singles, maintaining the exact thread and symbolism that ties the pieces together.

I can't think of anyone else I would rather use for my album work"

"Greg has been doing cover art and layout for me since nearly the beginning of my music career in 2003. He did incredible work throughout a 10 year period starting with my album “Balance” which captured the energy and playfulness of those times. He continued to make striking and emotional images for my album “Nemesis” and finally a huge collection of beautiful photos and images used for the “Phoenix” album.

Greg understands how to fuse sound and vision in his work. He possesses the ability to communicate with a likeness that mirrors the music perfectly. I highly suggest working with a Greg, as he understands a wide range of genres and disciplines. It’s a true strength to have that kind of versatility.

I would definitely work with him again in the future!"

"Greg is one of the most talented artists I've ever known. His work has a depth and life to it that few can achieve. It's not the kind of work you look at and say "that's pretty cool"..... it's the kind of work you stare at and it takes you somewhere.

It tells a story....and you want to be part of it."

"I absolutely love Greg's work and have for a long time. His sense for mood and visual language are second to none. For our second release, I had no idea what the album art should look like. I sent him the songs and he captured the feel perfectly.

He's a total pro and will work with you to get you the result you want."

"Greg is a great guy, very knowledgeable, and we recommend him without reservation. Our gothic rock band Ashes Fallen were in a pinch. We’d created a cover image for our album “Walk Through Fire”, but we were struggling to get the color balance right, and something was missing. We have great ideas and there’s a lot we can do on our own, but we’re still learning to use the tools and mastering getting something to look right on screen as well as in print, and we needed professional help. The clock was ticking as we’d already committed to a release date for the album, coinciding with a festival we were performing at.

So we reached out to Greg for help. He graciously offered to help out, and he did things that are so important...and that not every graphic designer does: he listened to us, he understood what we were trying to achieve, and he kept his ego entirely out of the conversation. He helped us nail the color balance, and added some weathering and flames to the image that really helped tie it all together and deliver that knockout punch we needed to make our album cover really shine.
He also provided us with the digital assets he used so we could finalize the rest of the album artwork package. Thank you Greg!"

"As a music reviewer in the goth industrial scene, I get a chance to see a lot of album cover art...ranging from DIY to some of the top graphic designers in our genre.

As time passed, I began to recognize certain art styles on first impression...One of these artists was Greg Rolfes. Not because he followed a consistent or distinct pallet / theme. His body of work is extremely diverse! Instead due to his almost synesthetic ability to match a bands sound to a visual artifact.

It is a true gift which Greg has built a trusted name on."

"Greg is very committed and talented.

He is also very approachable and easy to work with. The design he made with The Ending Nights vinyl & CD exceeded by a large margin what I had in mind.

His artistic vision for this project was perfect and his professionalism is a gift!"

"I’ve had the opportunity, as a member of Deathline International and as the Mastering Engineer for COP International, to be working alongside Greg Rolfes on many of the same projects released under the label. Greg has always managed to deliver artwork that is richly textural, uniquely reflective, and simply gorgeous.

Good cover and booklet designs for music differs from other forms of graphic design, in that the visual artist’s musical sensibilities must cross path with the musician’s visual ideas. Greg excels in this department: his designs often occupy the unique space between being integral to the music and being an extension to the world the music occupies.

Moreover, Greg is great at communicating directly with the artists, translating their musical ideas into beautiful, if not essential, visual accompaniment to their releases.

I look forward to working with Greg on many more projects in the future."

"Greg is a creative juggernaut."

"On our most recent release entitled "Cult of Ignorance," Sick Jokes wanted to create cover art that would describe the thesis of the record at a glance. We were incredibly vague with our direction to Greg, and yet he instantly understood what we were going for, and started returning concepts that were hugely varied and creative.

It left us with a tough choice as to which of the amazing interpretations to go with. The direction we went with ended up exceeding our expectations hugely, with a painterly, Eugene Delcroix quality that really hits hard, with depth and clarity and detail that you can get lost in.

Above all, Greg was very patient with us as we waffled around trying to tweak the concept, he's a wonderful collaborator and a very chill person. I would not hesitate to recommend his work to anyone.

Thanks again, Greg!"

"Greg is a true artist and a master of his trade. His work is full of texture and mood. Eye catching and dynamic.

I’d recommend making Greg your first choice for your artwork before you consider anyone else.

And, as a bonus, he’s very professional and a top chap to deal with."

"Everything I have seen Greg create has always left me in admiration of his talent, and eye. I have been privileged to work with him, and use his artwork many times over many years. From event graphics (SynthCon 2001) to many of the album covers for my own Coitus Interruptus Productions label (of which Greg is also a member)...

each always exceeding what I had envisioned."

"The art that Greg creates is simply genius, and I am just in awe of his style and talent! He has used this genius to create some of the most interesting album artwork that I have ever seen.

Unbeknownst to me, the first time I met Greg, I was actually wearing a t-shirt with a design he made for Cold Transmission Music.

(Also, I appreciate Greg asking me to write this and giving me the opportunity to finally use the word 'unbeknownst')."

"Not only did Greg intuitively understand my weird concept, but he brought it to life beyond my expectations and within an amazing time frame!

It's some of the coolest artwork my band has ever had!"

"I found Greg to be a fantastic artist who not only has the listening skills to 'decipher' what you want to have happen with your artwork, but also the ability to intuitively 'interpret and extrapolate' those thoughts and ideas into something special.

We often don't have a real understanding of what we want at all, and Greg possesses the ability to build on our foundations and create something special.

I enjoyed my experience with Greg as professional and as a person... Thanks for everything Greg"

"The first time I came across Greg’s artwork, it caught my eye immediately! It really gave me the feeling of a surrealistic, avant-garde atmospheric landscape of foreboding...yet ghostly images with a certain industrial feeling.

What I really like about his art is that the images have weight to them. His artwork and textures have a very tactile feel....it feels like you can reach out and touch it...like it's actually made of real substance.

Overall, I think Greg‘s images really fit well with music that has an atmospheric edge or a real alternative view. His artwork is very creative and substantial and its own view.

I would highly recommended Greg for any possible project that anyone might think of!"

"Greg Rolfes…captivating artwork through the Looking Glass style Layers.
The Dogtablet “Black Space Dust & Memories” cover art was a Brilliant attention-getter.

Intriguing mazes of Designs through his Work…empowering interest in where its going.

Love my T shirts that Greg designed!!"

"Greg stands on his own stage...his own artist platform.
Undeniably creative, beautiful and other worldly.

Greg’s work is sci-fi at its finest."

"Greg Rolfes is a legend in the industrial music scene, and rightly so. He’s done cover art on a multitude of records and manages to nimbly combine his own unique style and perspective with a deep respect and understanding of the musicians’ sensibilities and message.

He produces work that is both highly professional and highly artistic, and gets the message across to the audience with real vibrancy.""

"Greg Rolfes is a visual artist with a unique and distinguished style. He has been doing some awesome covers for several of my bands and projects:
(Vaselyne, Born For Bliss, Tearing The BlackBox).

He is also doing fantastic work for many other bands and projects."

"I've had the privilege of collaborating with the talented Greg Rolfes since 2021. He first impressed us with his innovative redesign of an IKON tour t-shirt, offering a fresh alternative design that showcased his artistic vision.

Since then, Greg has been an invaluable asset to our team, delivering stunning single cover art and even pulling off a last-minute stage backdrop design just an hour before our 2023 live show at Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig, Germany!!

We're thrilled to have him on board, appreciating his reliability, accommodating nature, and boundless creativity.

Cheers to Greg!"

"Greg has been an invaluable asset to our team, consistently demonstrating exceptional creativity, keen attention to detail, and an innate understanding of timelines and project deliverables.
As the mastermind behind the captivating covers on COP International, Greg has showcased his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft.

What truly sets Greg apart is not only his hyper-creative approach but also his impeccable ability to adhere to timelines and manage workflows effectively. In an industry where meeting deadlines is paramount, Greg consistently surpasses expectations, delivering top-notch results without compromising quality.

Having collaborated closely with Greg, we can attest to his brilliance in execution and his exceptional professionalism.

It is without hesitation that we wholeheartedly recommend Greg Rolfes for any graphic design or artistic endeavors. His outstanding skills, combined with his commitment to excellence, make him a truly exceptional visual artist.

Working with Greg has been a pleasure, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership in the future."

"I met Greg over the internet in his early years as a graphical artist. He ended up doing 3 album designs and a few EP's for implant...as well as for a lot of other bands on the Alfa Matrix label.

The key thing for a good graphical design is translating the ideas of a band into an artwork that is strong enough to be a cover image. Greg was always very professional, always willing to walk the extra mile to make the graphics as close as possible to the initial idea. I’ve seen Greg’s material evolve over the years. His artwork gained a lot of maturity, and I have always been following his designs.

But there was more than artwork, somehow, we connected and ending up sending mails back and forth about our love for dark music in general. In 2022 I did a self-driving holiday in the United States. Denver was on the itinerary, so I sent Greg (who lived in Denver back than) an e-mail.
We spent an afternoon with margaritas, beer and lots of great talk about music."

"When I discovered Greg's artwork around the year 2000, I knew I wanted to work with him. In addition to artwork for my band T.O.Y. / Evils Toy, a transatlantic friendship has developed since 2001. It became personal when we met for the first time in person at his home in LA on September 11th, 2001...a day which was very formative for all of us."

"I approached Greg with some random, half ideas for a gatefold CD cover. I’d seen some of the great work he had done for other artists, and hoped that he’d be a willing to help me. His patience with my scattergun approach was fantastic.

He was able to feedback my ideas but also integrated his own. He was great to work with, always prompt with delivery and the end result was fabulous.

10/10"

"I've been working with Greg for years. He's the first person that comes to mind when a new project comes along. He's always been able to put into a tangible form the ideas I have. He delivers well beyond my expectations and, in fact, sometimes is able to deliver exactly what I'm looking for before I even know what that is.

He's fast and reliable and has ended up being more of a partner in the design needs of my projects than simply someone who just does the minimum to get a task done."

"I have been aware of Greg’s work throughout the years and have always been fascinated by every cover I have seen of his. He has a certain style...you know it is one of Greg’s artwork creations when you see it.

After many years of seeing his art, I asked Greg to do the cover for our new Inertia album, "ESTRANGED ICON". The cover and layout artwork that he created was absolutely perfect for the album title...so exciting, dark and intricate.

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with him and rest assured I will be back for more!"

"It's such a challenge for any artist, especially in today's digitally charged and increasingly oversaturated era, to truly stand out with a singular, readily identifiable, and unique style...
Greg Rolfes has done that.

His work achieves a remarkable balance between the organic and the synthetic, the spiritual and the technological, capturing in visual terms the atmosphere and themes of the musicians he works with. It's a synergy that many strive for but rarely fully achieve.

Greg's imagery is never static - suggesting movement and fluidity that mirrors every beat, every note, every tone in the music.

There's a reason Greg is one of the few artists that ReGen Magazine makes it a point to mention whenever possible, because his work is not only that good...
but feels important to the overall presentation."

"Greg Rolfes is an artist of unparalleled ability and vision.

Equally at home designing cover artwork for Mark E Moon (our single “Event Horizon”) or our current logo. He has a keen eye for detail and composition. His artwork evokes awe and wonder in equal measure and we will be using his services again for the cover art on our forthcoming album “Pop Noir”.

I cannot rate him highly enough and would encourage anyone thinking of using his services to do so…without question."

"Greg did the artwork for my very first Ayria release back in 2003. He took the album title and concept of "Debris" and created intricate layers and textures to really capture the theme.

His creative incorporation of the promotional photo shoot along with his visual landscapes, really made this release stand out. He laid out lyrics in such a great way too!

You can tell he really cares about the end product! He was great to work with, providing me with samples and the opportunity to provide feedback.

What he created for me was stunning, and he was a pleasure to work with!"

"Greg is amazing to work with! We've done a few projects together now and all of them have blown my mind. He does a wonderful job of helping take a seed of an idea and bringing it to life.

His artwork elevates the gravity of the whole project which not only helps with the creative vision, but the visuals draw in curious new listeners!

Some of our best selling tracks and albums come with Greg's artwork on them!

Highly recommend!"

"I am always blown away on those rare occasions where art can perfectly portray a whole album and the whole message behind it. Where music and art truly become one and you can get the total vibe of an album just by the cover art...that is what you have from Greg.

Not just amazing art but the entire concept in an image. Highly recommend. Would never stray.

Absolute perfection."

"Greg did a fabulous job interpreting and expanding on our album cover to make a graphic design for t-shirts and other merch.

I plan to use his services again and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for graphic arts services."

"Greg is one of the most talented and criminally underrated visual artists in our community.

You can trust his artistic vision to yield something great. When we commissioned him for our first label release, Greg was patient, timely, and gave us a fantastic final product well beyond our basic instructions!

He'll always be at the top of our referral list.
I just can't recommend him enough"

"The front cover for "Kosmische Kiffermusik Vol1“ created by Greg is one of the best I ever got in the last 30 years!"

"Greg’s portfolio is like an unfolding masterclass in the art of multilayered digital imaging...
where process and balance is everything."

"Greg Rolfes at eleven12design is everything you want in a designer: creative, professional and a great communicator. We have used Greg on our last two projects and he has crushed both of them!

We gave Greg a pretty abstract concept to run with and, in the first round, we already had the genesis of the final design...which ended up being way beyond what we could’ve ever created ourselves. It’s iconic!

On top of all this, Greg is a super nice person and truly a pleasure to work with."

"Greg is very easy to work with. Creative, has a very good sense of which imagery suits a certain sound or genre.

His artwork is never cliche, but always looking for an edge. His artwork for our “ Necromancer “ EP is truly inspired."

"I’ve observed Greg’s work over time on several projects that he’s been involved with. Greg’s art is as technical as it is beautiful.

When I contacted him regarding a charitable project, he didn’t hesitate to jump in and volunteer his skills to help out. Greg is the consummate professional, extremely nice, and easy to work with.

I highly recommend him for any graphic art design projects you may have."

"I’m a solo artist out of East Texas. It’s been somewhat of a struggle looking for someone to really connect with in the visual art world.. After numerous fails of freelance attempts, I stumbled across another solo artist from Texas. I immediately reached out and asked who was doing this amazing artwork for him..
He said Greg Rolfes….. I went on a frantic search on the socials. Needless to say I was blown away by what I was seeing! Image after image, I just taken back by the depth, character, inspiration and thought within these.

My second album release was right around the corner and I reached out to one of the coolest and easiest humans I’ve ever worked with to start brain storming ideas. In no time, I had more ideas than I knew what to do with. It was very difficult to narrow down.

The finished product was, hands down, more than I could’ve asked for. And it’s an honor to have Greg's artwork on my album release. If you run across this page, stop searching and get in contact with Greg!

I can’t wait to work together again."

"Greg's work is truly extraordinary. He has a unique ability to blur the lines between reality and imagination.

It almost seems like his work lives in the space between dreaming and waking up. Every piece is a world unto itself and commands its audience to reflect on how they may fit into that world.

Having him as an artistic contributor to The Joy Thieves is truly an honor."

"Working with Greg Rolfes on my single "Burning Futures" was a text book example of professionalism and empathy that you would expect when creating a suitable cover for an album.

Greg's eye for detail and the care that he gives to every piece of art I've seen him involved in is both inspiring and deeply touching. It's no wonder why he leads the pack in digital art. He's the best!

I used a family heirloom for my cover and the respect and love that he showed in building around this important centerpiece really made it feel important...and boosted my pride in showcasing it.

As an artist, he brings great vision and joy to his community ."