I am Oganalp Canatan. Most of my friends call me “O.G.”. I wear many hats as a professional, but essentially, I am an artist. I like to write space adventures with the occasional ship battles, alien invasions, and dystopian struggles. I compose and perform heavy metal music, and friends from the industry appear as guests on my albums. Welcome to my world.
Creativity is my way of finding peace. Through my writing, I create worlds filled with adventure, mystery, and distant stars. Growing up, my mother needed special care, which brought nearly 300 different caretakers into my life over twenty years. Each day brought someone new, many of whom carried their heavy pasts. This exposure to various challenges, including fights and despair, alongside my love for heavy metal music and the fantasy worlds in games and books, shaped me into the person I am today.
I Write Books
OG, The Author
I write space opera. I have created a universe and started sharing its stories under The Blackened Prophecy titles. I try to add something more to this universe each year and release new content. Believe it or not, I have a decade-long plan to release things (and I also know the saying, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making plans.") So, it is more like a guideline, ha!
I make music
OG, the producer
I am primarily focused on writing now. That said, I have been involved in music since 1998, experiencing highs and lows. While writing is a new venture, music remains a significant part of my life, as apparent by my heavy metal project, Maegi. However, I consider myself a creative individual rather than fitting into a specific category.
Previously, I was the singer for Dreamtone and Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki’s Neverland, collaborating with well-known artists across the music industry. I have released several albums from various record labels (EMI Turkey, AFM Records, and others) and contributed even more to indie games as a composer.
Life Beyond the Art
OG, The Human
This website centers on my art, so I will omit the dull information. Since people occasionally ask, I work as a senior UX/product designer, and I am the CEO of Realm Walkers Beer Co., my nerdy metalhead beer and culture company.
More importantly, and more fun, I am an avid gamer. I boast an extensive game collection and even sport tattoos of Deus Ex and Cyberpunk 2077.
I live in Oakville with my family.