Doodle Book

The back of a sketchbook.

Remote Gamin'

Hey Gary, the bus left fifteen minutes ago.

Vans Warped Tour: the "Gateway Drug" of Music Festivals

I was recently asked by the great folks at the Seattle Weekly to provide my unique interpretation for an article about the Vans Warped Tour for their Music section. In the piece, author Sara Brickner describes the Warped Tour as "indie 101" for kids in the boonies, as well as the "gateway drug of music festivals". I couldn't have agreed more.

What better place to bring your young and impressionable mind than the Vans Warped Tour? As a youngster growing up in the suburbs of Ohio, I found solace and inspiration in the music of many bands that have shared the Warped Tour stage. Punk rock music came out of left field and infused my life with a newfound energy and drive. Each CD that I bought was a well of sonic inspiration to my life and helped influence the independent attitude that was beginning to develop in me. I still have a soft spot for many bands like NOFX, The Descendants, Op Ivy, and The Vandals...they were the soundtrack to my life as a teenager. Even as my music tastes have changed over the years, I still look at punk rock as a guiding force that trained my senses to look for originality and honest expression in all forms of art.

I decided to approach the piece from a very simple visual perspective. The main focus, besides the green mohawked-child, is a talking children's book that features 5 very distinct bands that range from pop to punk...but have all either been on a Warped Tour lineup, or have influenced bands that have. The bands whose logos I chose to represent the steps are Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Pennywise, NOFX, and Subhumans. Pretty drastic last step I suppose, but I figured it would really drive it home. Enjoy!

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Scott Hull interviews on EFII podcast

My rep Scott Hull just wrapped up his second interview with Thomas James from the popular illustration podcast "Escape From Illustration Island"...he offers a double serving of insightful answers and thought provoking questions relevant to the current Illustration/Design industry. Scott always knocks interview questions outta the park!



Check out his first interview on episode 31 of EFII, and then stay tuned for Scott's second interview on episode number 41:

EFII Episode 31: Artist Representative Scott Hull

Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners

He has game! For the Seattle Weekly.

Will you sign my copy please?