The Timepiece - Avantasia's The Mystery of Time
Artist: Rodney Matthews (Painter)
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DescriptionI've loved symphonic power heavy metal since I was in junior high school. And with their songs filled with themes of fantasy and science fiction, bands like Iron Maiden, Savatage, Black Sabbath, Kamelot, Stratovarius, Gamma Ray and Avantasia were always my favorite. Fast forward to art collecting 30 years later: never did I imagine I would get the chance to own the cover art for one of my all-time favorite bands. They're just so hard to come by...and are usually prohibitively expensive when they are for sale. But today, it actually happened! This is Rodney Matthew's original artwork for the rock opera "The Mystery of Time" by German singer Tobias Sammet’s super group Avantasia, released by Nuclear Blast in 2013. I purchased the preliminary drawing just a couple months ago from Rodney because I figured I'd never have the opportunity to own the final painting. However, the stars aligned this past weekend and I was actually able to make it happen. I couldn't be more pleased. This is a grail piece in every sense of the word. I had to part with one of my favorite pieces to make it happen, but it was so worth it.I just learned that the image will soon be a available as a 500 piece puzzle sold by Plastic Head Distribution. Pigmented inks on artboard 13.75" x 27.5" Social/Sharing |
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Tim F 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/7/2022
Grats Ryan! I'm waiting to be able to get such a personal grail oneday.
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
Posted on 2/7/2022
Tim F wrote:
Grats Ryan! I'm waiting to be able to get such a personal grail oneday.
Thanks Tim! Take your time, keep your eyes peeled, be willing to sacrfice....and it will happen!
Amra The Lion
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/7/2022
Congratulations, Ryan, you made it happen, and she's a beauty!!
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
Posted on 2/7/2022
Amra The Lion wrote:
Congratulations, Ryan, you made it happen, and she's a beauty!!
Thank you!! Worth every penny...and it was a lot of pennies! :-)
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/21/2023
Great illustration, lots to look at and enjoy here. Great design!
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 1/21/2023
James Dornoff wrote:
Great illustration, lots to look at and enjoy here. Great design!
I couldn't agree more! ;-)
George Hagenauer
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/14/2023
This is really neat and totall new to me thanks for posting
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
Posted on 2/14/2023
George Hagenauer wrote:
This is really neat and totall new to me thanks for posting
Rodney's work is incredible. If only his prices were a bit more affordable, I'd definitely have more in the collection!
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