Introducing invisigothThe cover World Stuff
Where did your nickname come from?
I used to be an Xfiles nut and one of the episodes was titled ..'invisigoth' it was the name of a girl cyber hacker and her password.. The actress was Kristen Lehman. I used it as a handle ever since I heard it.
What part of the world do you come from?
Rochester, New York
What got you into designing covers in the first place?
I had so many movies that I had the bright idea of storing them in CD cases and of course they needed "mini" covers. That would be back in the Paint Shop Pro days. I was actually making full size customs before I ever discovered the online "world". I couldn't believe so many other people had the same idea I did.. *s* I've always been involved with art my whole life. I won a major art completion in 9th grade with a watercolor.My college degree is in Advertising design.
Is there anyone on the cover making scene that has inspired you?
Artistically many, but Bunny Dojo's modesty and willingness to help others without a crazy ego is something I've always admired. Tim's the man.
What would be your best advice to any up and coming designer?
Be original. & Don't force the design of a cover, if it's not working try something else or go to WIP..
What’s your favourite cover you have made?
I actually do like a few of my covers but if I had to pick it would be a tie between 'The Proposition' and 'Leon The Professional.'
What’s your least favourite cover you have made?
Most of my early ones!!
What’s your favourite cover that someone else has made?
There are so many that I love but 2 that I've always thought were pretty cool are Voetzoeker's Aeon Flux and bpmford's Splice. (and most by bearstyle, Antistatic, Bunny Dojo and ubl6612)..
The Personal Stuff
What is your real name?
Sam
What do you do for a living?
I used to work for an NFL owner, now I have a Home Remodeling and Painting Company
Any kids (that you know of)?
2 boys and 2 girls, all very cool..
Any brothers/sisters?
One of each, both younger
What was your childhood like? Share an interesting "growing up" story.
It was a good childhood, good friends, lots of playing. When my mother gave away my shoebox of Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Sandy Koufax baseball cards it was pretty traumatic..I'm still not over it.
What is your favourite food?
Any of my Mother's Italian dishes.. and BBQ ribs
Tell us about your best vacation.
Hunting for Monster Whitetail Deer...Shhh, don't tell my wife
What is your favourite type of music/band?
Beatles, Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Foo Fighters.
What is your favourite movie of all time?
Another unanswerable question, but I really love The Godfather & LOTR..
What one place would you like to visit?
London! (Baz help me out here..lol)
What other hobbies do you have besides movies & graphics?
Hunting, Carving Wood Decoys/Ducks and I collect Tactical folding Knives..Big ones.
What is the best thing that ever happened to you?
My Wife/kids.
What is the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you?
Really had to go to the bathroom on a long trip. I finally found an open reststop/ restaurant. Ran into the bathroom and when I came out and there was a lady at the hand sink, yes.. It was in the ladies room..Ugh
What is your favourite colour?
Shades of Green..
What is your favourite animal?
Turtles
Who is your favourite actor?
Gary Oldman, Rob DiNiro, Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Daniel Day Lewis, and Clint Eastwood.. Sorry that's a few more than one.
If you could meet one person, who would it be, and why?
John Lennon would have been a great person to meet and have a chat with.
If you could be one person, who would it be and why?
I kind of like being myself but being famous in music or art would be a nice addition.
What super power would you have, and why?
Did you ever see Bruce Almighty?
What is your favourite car or motorcycle?
Not really sure, if I had the money probably one of the fancier sports cars. My buddy did well in the stock market and went out and bought a Ferrari, it was REALLY nice. Picture going around tight curves at 70 or 80 and basically the road and your tires are velcro, it's quite a feeling.
Are you a night-owl or an early-bird?
Both.. I've never been into sleeping. Some people seem to love it, I like being awake!
If you knew you had 24 hours to live, how would you spend that time?
Hanging with my family.
Some strange stuff
Have you ever been shot?
No, thank God, bullets sure do make a mess.
Have you ever shot someone?
Do animals count.
What size feet do you have?
13
Do you like Spam?
Only in a Zombie Apocalypse.
Do you like Spam mail?
My mother in law constantly calls me and questions me about if emails are spam and if she should delete them...ugh
What's your favourite colour of sky?
Bright Blue.
Did you go out last night?
No, too many movies to watch.
What’s your worst nightmare?
Tornadoes
If you won a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
Set up accounts for my kids future. Then travel and maybe even hire a couple sexy masseuses.
Pick three people of your preferred s3x, and decide if you would marry, sleep with, or throw them off a cliff.
Well I'd marry my wife again, she's perfect. I'd like to sleep with Blake Lively..only to see if she snores or not. And hmmm let's see oh yeah, Kanye and Kim off the cliff with you.
Anything else you feel like sharing with the community?
Just want to say thanks to people who have helped, inspired or friended me over the years, Jakob, Tim, Clint, delek, and many others.
