The multidisciplinary artist and musician is the creator behind the iconic album covers for Godspeed You! Black Emperor's Lift Your Skinny Fists, Songs: Ohia's Magnolia Electric Co., and the entire Okkervil River discography. Visually, Schaff's work deals with themes of longing, loneliness, and debt all of which are familiar territories for touring bands.

"Initially, when I started making art for musicians, it was all people I had met through playing shows. They'd see one of my pieces and ask if I could do something for their record. Then someone would see that record and track me down to make theirs." Schaff kept odd jobs throughout his twenties, occasionally taking work in commercial illustration, and scraping by where he could. The success of his album covers allowed Schaff to focus on his art full-time. He currently lives in Providence, Rhode Island where he occupies a studio and apartment he has affectionately dubbed Fort Foreclosure. Recently, Noisey had the chance to sit down with Schaff and discuss the stories behind his covers, and what it's like to make art for other artists.

- From Noisey