Browsing Category 'T-Files'
Michael Rodriguez Dueñas and I have been talking about doing an interview here for quite some time now. I’ve always been fascinated by people who can take amazing photos; possibly because I find that task so incredibly challenging. So I’ve been meaning to feature more photography on this site. Michael happens to be a talented photographer from here in Los Angeles. [Read More / View Photos]
It’s been quite a while since I last posted an interview here. I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with one of LA’s most prolific street artists. If you live in or around the City of Angels, you’ve almost definitely seen the work of ABCNT wheat pasted heavily across the landscape. Unlike myself, he is a man of action, and of few words, but read on to learn about life, the universe, and Iranian Vampire Westerns. [Read Interview]
San Jose-based artist Sam Rodriguez was kind enough to find the time for an in-depth interview. I first met him earlier this year when he was visiting LA for the Sesame Street group exhibit at Known Gallery. Brandon Shigeta was shooting his sketchbook for Hypebeast, so I got to see some of Sam’s work up close and in person. He created some artwork on the spot too, which was nothing short of impressive. Since then my appreciation for his artistic abilities has only increased. [Read More]
After spotting the work of Aaron De La Cruz over on La Brea a few years back, I was hooked. The super talented SF-based artist was kind enough to take the time to chop it up with me about his art and stuff, so read on to find out more about the man behind the geometric madness. [Read More]
Since you’re visiting the site, it’s a safe bet you know I’m a little bit of a typography hobbyist. A fan. A weekend warrior. Alan Ariail, however, is the real deal. As if to prove the point, his website is Alphabet Guy and he has TYPO in his phone number. Typography is a lot more than a hobby for him, it’s his profession. [Read More]
Benjie Escobar put me in touch with PJ of Laundry, a creative studio with an impressive output including graphics, illustration, and motion graphics. The motion graphics they produce range from music videos to commercials to graphics for websites and much, much more. Their design/illustration clients include the likes of The Cool Kids, Nike, Stüssy, and [...]
I got to know Ronnie a bit a couple of years back, when Digital Gravel helped launch his then-new brand The Shadow Conspiracy. Ronnie B has been a mainstay in the BMX industry for decades, and it seems like everything he touches turns into something far more solid than gold. Gold is for wimps, when [...]
Above is probably best known for his epic international art tours, going from city to city, and country to country, leaving a slew of arrows, stencils, and murals in his wake. I got to work closely with him back in about 2003, when we developed and produced a small collection of T-shirts for Digital Gravel [...]
Patrick Martinez is an exceedingly talented Angeleno whose creative skills encompass an astounding range of media including: his iconic paintings, inventive foam prints, T-shirt design, album covers, book layout, toy/figure design, and even neon signs. He’s a master at taking elements from street life and exploring them in his artwork. And while his work is [...]
One day way back in March of 2007, the creative director of Imaginary Foundation showed up at Digital Gravel with a copy of T-world #02 in hand. I’d heard about the Australian T-shirt culture journal from friends in the industry and was glad to finally get my hands on a copy. I soon emailed Eddie, [...]