Kim says:
Yes, I can see natural forms of the internal structure of gastropods
with the spiral coiling of the whorls. Similar to ammonites - geological
inspiration.
Kim.
Jessica Osorio says:
No es pura casualidad que los mejores discos de yes, desde fragile,
lleven en sus cubiertas las genialidades de Roger Dean.
Rob Cummings says:
I first become interested in Roger's art with the game "Shadow of
the Beast". It was so different, so... damn good that it defied
our attempts to explain it. It was topical when we were kids, and
now as an adult, I find myself drawn again to Dean's work. I used
to like Giger, but his stuff is too dark, and frankly it's becoming
melodramatic. Roger Dean, Please consider publishing some of your
old art back on the web :)
Alejandro says:
Fantastic! I've been following Dean's work since 1971... 30 years!!!
It's always extraordinary!!!
Daneel Olivaw says:
There is a fifth law, those who have been to this place will understand
it's purpose.
John Morales says:
I have been studying Japanese brush painting and woodblock prints
lately and the connection with Roger Dean is clear. This painting
especially incorporates a truly lyrical feeling which accompanies
the music wonderfully. There is a wonderful harmony between the
rock forms on the right side and the open sky on the left. In addition
the land mass is balanced by the small bit of mass on the left side.
Perhaps the best part for me is the people inhabiting the landscape.
It is a great example of a "stopping on the bridge" kind of painting.
The colors have always been vibrant much like the colors in a woodblock
print such as Hiroshige. In addition, the action moves from right
to left just as in an Asian painting. If you like Roger Dean turn
your interest East if you haven't already!
Max "Astral" Rubenacker
says:
The Ladder was the first Yes album I ever bought, and it has
stayed with me in both musical and artistic senses. Roger's art
captures a strange surrealistic beauty that I've never seen anyone
else express. This image also inspired me to create sculpture in
the same mode. Now all I need is a poster-sized print of it!
Nigel Lloyd says:
I was never a Yes fan, but loved the albums just because of the
sleeves. Great to find Roger on the Net.
Bill Herwig says:
since 1969- 70 i have gotten much joy in your works and still am.
keep doing what only you create, all the best in the future.
MARK GREINER says:
I have enjoyed Roger's amazing artistic vision over the years. Views
and Magnetic Storm are books I have read that truly inspire the
artist within. His work such as the YES LADDER combined with the
music of the group take you on a wonderful trip offworld.
DESSIE GRAHAM says:
BRILLIANCE SHEER BRILLIANCE,CLARITY AND VISION,CLEAN CLEAR ART THANKYOU
MR DEAN!
clare says:
i'm hiding behind one of the stalagmite type structures
richard fernandez quispe
says:
It's phenomenal, Roger Dean is a great artist of fantastic themes.
Your pictures: poetic, dreamers
Andi says:
I love it, I love it, I love it! I'm there, always have been, always
will.
Clare says:
Wow. thats all there is to it. wow.
Douglas Finholdt says:
Just when i look into the picture, under the sound of Yes, i feel
two things: freedom and flying... wonderfull!!!
Gerard Lisbon says:
I m travelling away; an other world before my eyes/. And I want
to be there with you . Is this one real or a million milles away..?
What time is it by the way? Gerard.
Monika Gyebnar says:
Hi, Mr. Dean, Your works are really fantastic! As myself is a painter
too (somewhat like an amateur) I can really feel the atmosphere
of your artworks! I'm happy to see your page, it's really a dream-world!
(Here is 1:26 at night, I'm on my workplace, and the morning is
so-so far now...) All my best wishes to you!
Monika Gyebnar from Hungary
Robert Hurd says:
wow what a fine piece of art, I've been following Rogers work for
a few years now and it just gets better.
Raz says:
I always said to myself that the small figures walking on the bridge
are the members of YES!
Tim Miller says:
roger i have always been a fan of yours . i once had this poster
of yours in my basement when i was a teenager , sorry i can't remember
the title but it has never left my memory, it was of a dragon and
it was beuatiful.i only wish i could paint as well as you and live
in a land that only we can dream of or see buy you paintings. it
often comes to me that where do you get your ideals and imagination
to paint such out of this world paintings? keep up the great work
roger. long time admirer.
Chris Tonks, aka The
Big C says:
This work, no all Roger's work is fantastic! I've read about the
architecture, and I think, if we as a race, move to another planet
to start again (I'm not suggesting we're doing anything too bad
to this planet - as I am not an environmental campaigner), we should
use this sort of architecture. Just look at that picture and imagine
us living in such a beautiful landscape! Breathtaking!
Ray Hutchinson says:
Once, when I was younger and in love, I would drive from Reno, Nevada,
to San Francisco, California, so my girlfriend and I could escape
for a while. The Ladder reminds me of the snow-covered evergreens
along those gorgeous Sierra Nevada mountain passes in the glare
of the early afternoon sun. Only, here, the cities and their troubles
have somehow dropped away, mysteriously and magically, leaving only
the subtle (vital) reminder that the destination may not be as important
as the ladder. Thanks, Mr. Dean. You remain, and no doubt always
will be, a personal favorite of mine and many of my friends and
family, as well.
Jayne says:
I have been a fan of Roger Dean art and Yes music since the 1970s.
The Ladder is a superb album with Dean's talented artwork.
Robbo says:
The Ladder album by Yes is yet another musical masterpiece by the
band made all the more memorable by Roger Dean's mystical and inspiring
artwork. Somewhere in my loft I have a very beaten up copy of Mr
Dean's "Views". I hope some day I'll be able to buy an updated edition
with the man's more recent material.
Udo Falke says:
All of the Roger Dean pictures I've seen were great !!! Some of
the records I've bought because of the cover !! - obvious the music
was great too ! By the way is there any dealer in Germany - near
Düsseldorf / Köln - which sells Roger Dean Posters ?!?
Brian Hutton says:
In the immortal words of Ivor Cutler; "gravity begins at home" It
must be 25 years since I first came to witness some of these paintings
and I still get dreams set inside some of these multiverse alternities.
George Wilson says:
As always, Roger seems to see that world that we wish we could visit
and take a beautiful photo with the help of an artists brush!
Anon says:
i love your work on the yes album covers, that is how i first heard
of you and it opened a whole new world of art for me. thank you
Kevin Braithwaite says:
I Have been totally stunned viewing the images which meant so much
to me during the seventies I used to spend as much time getting
into the art work as i did the music. I am still a very keen fan
of your work and of all the progressive music it accompanies and
look forward to observing the site again in the future. Thank you
very much for many fond memories which have helped to colour my
imagination.Fellow artist and Prog Fan. Kevin Braithwaite. UK
alfers says:
another wonderful idea from the mind of the master combining living
space with the environment!!! if only the builders would utilise
rogers' vision
Paul Rogers says:
What initially turned me cold about this image was the "fluffy"
styled spires. I missed the angular, japanese influenced style of
earlier work. Now, however, I tend to feel that Roger has managed
to add an even more organic quality to something we generally percieve
as inanimate. This philosophy is, of course, in keeping with the
flavour we attribute to Dean, and Yes music too for that matter.
Nice to see the floating islands are still there challenging gravity,
and a surprise to see the several minute figures walking the pathway.
This image, whilst certainly not being as monumental as the one
for Yesshows (personal favorite), certainly succeeds in capturing
an essence of the music in its more contemplative attitude.
Peter Persson says:
Another great painting of Roger Dean.Its unbelievable that after
such a long time he still has got so good ideas for his paintings.
"The Ladder" combines all good qualities, Roger Dean has for over
thirty years. Next image should be "Blue Desert".
Markus Bechtelsheimer
says:
Sometimes simple words fit best (so I think): Thank you, Dean, for
your art. Thank you indeed.
Øystein Dahl says:
This was my first
Yes album, and i bought it only because of the beautiful cover painting.
I could sit in a chair all day long and dream about being at this
place. It's just PURE genieus. I personally think that this is the
best Dean painting EVER.....
GrepGalaxius says:
While not my favorite, it is definately one of his best. It really
gives you the classic 'Roger Dean' feel. It's one of the images
that makes you wish you could just vanish from reality and spend
your time roaming the world of Dean's mind. The beauty and feeling.
The emotions he conjures from the depths of your hearts. You don't
know what it is, the feeling. You stare closer and closer at the
image and you find yourself whiteknuckling on your chair and feeling
the winds sweap over you, your imagination takes off and you feel
like you're really there. Mr.Dean has an imagination deeper than
space and more beautiful than a sunrise over the Annapolis Harbor.
Why can't the world be just like this. The designer landscapes and
many mystical characters who's lives you wish were your own.
Sean Hansen says:
I entertain the idea that Roger's paintings are different scenes
of a single world, a world full of magic and beauty, a world that
could be. This painting is another place that exists in that wonderful
world.
Rob says:
Classic Dean artistry.
Very inspiring to view. My interpretation is that Dean uses shadows
and distance, to form a dream inspired illusion of some far off
city in an unkown world. A wonderful piece of art from an inspired
master.
Cyberian Khatru says:
I love all of Roger Dean's work. Period. However, I must admit I
am not too fond of the color choices here. The work would have looked
better without so much of that wierd green and pink. Blues, yellows,
and oranges make much warmer, soothing Dean works. I would like
to see different versions of this one...like the Keys stuff in it's
various color sets.
Lukas Winter says:
This is a real great landscape of Roger. But I think that there
is less life in it than in much others. Maybe there in future months
Blue Desert could appear or the painting from the Yes album Yesterdays.
Trip says:
This is another wild landscape design by the master. I love his
choice of colors & the way he spirals the shapes down. I'm a
very big fan of his land designs & shapes of things, so original.
His color schemes are incredible & I've seen how his work progresses
in his book & all I can say is...WOW! Homage to the master.
Robert Arands says:
Roger Dean yet again produces remarkable art work. It feels like
a Yes cover on an album which for the first time in years sounds
like a true Yes album. Long may he work with Yes and long may they
sustain such Great output
Robert Forbes says:
In several of Roger's more recent works, such as this one, there
seems to be a part of the landscape that has broken away and is
drifting into the distance. This gives a movement to the painting
as the mind is drawn to the movement and freedom of the travelling
piece. This matches well with the music of The Ladder which sees
Yes breaking away and also returning to their musical themes. Wonderful.
Maurice Doubleday says:
I think Roger must bring his sketchbook on daytime airplane rides!!!
Seriously this painting is a great example of Roger's creativity
and his ability to make whole new worlds. If MOMA ever wanted to
do a showing of Roger's work -- I would suggest that this painting
be included.
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