ACTIVE: 2004-
Pyhimys, also known from Teflon Brothers among many others, has performed under this moniker for a few decades.
As mentioned, our paths have crossed a few times in the past. For a short period, I took care of his website, my wife did photography and graphic design for him, and I even designed the layout for his Salainen maailma (Secret World) album. The actual artwork on the album was created by Heikki Kuula (also from Teflon Brothers). But this all took place years ago.
This sketch is heavily influenced by his Paranoid album, which I consider to be the best album from Pyhimys. The illustrations for the album were created by Finnish street artist Otto Maja. So this is also a nod toward his direction.
PYHIMYS | pencil & fineliner on paper | 2024