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I MISS MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND

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Concert poster by Dan Stiles for Sigur Rós, 2012. - @danstiles #danstiles @sigurros #sigurros #posterlove #gigposter #concertposter #musicposter #typetopia #dove #illustrator #affiche #poster #supergraphics #graphicdesign #posterdesign #posterart #grafik#grafismo #posteridea #picame #illustrationhowl #illustragram #illustrator #negativespace #gigposters #sigurrós #postereposter #posterartist #posteroftheday (bij Paramount Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B82CEvyh4vE/?igshid=p59pu87r8ce3

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The one and only @danstiles So glad I could be a part of his audience and learn how he went from "guy who liked drawing cartoons and skulls" to famous designer with an iconic and unique style. . . . . . . #danstiles #adobemax #adobemax2019 #conference #losangeles (at Adobe MAX) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4deOBDA9pp/?igshid=1c4ib89tl2qq2

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Learning how to develop a unique style from the amazing @danstiles . . . . . #justacoupleextrasteps #design #findingyourvoice #danstiles #adobemax #adobemax2019 #conference #losangeles (at Adobe MAX) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4db0pbg24X/?igshid=10288mnqckyc4

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Latest IFC ad...this one for Corona. Art by Dan Stiles @danstiles and animation by Ryan Woolfolk

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USC Dornsife magazine art by Dan Stiles. ...the climate change issue.

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Just a couple of stills from the series of videos/print and social ads for McDonalds McRib by Dan Stiles.

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Dan Stiles, Interview

I recently discovered the amazing world of gig posters, and with it some amazing artists. One such artist is Dan Stiles. Dan has collaborated with everyone from indie bands to major corporations in creating posters, identities, advertising, custom packaging, and limited edition collectable art and merchandise. His clients range from Arctic Monkeys, Sonic Youth, and Wilco to the X Games, IBM, and Nickelodeon. He draws from a broad swath of influences including skateboard graphics, album covers, modern art, children’s books, comics, psychedelia, and vintage advertising. 

1. What are your favourite tools to use when making posters? What do you like to draw with? Is there anything in particular that has made your work better?

Paper and pencil, Adobe illustrator. Sometimes finishing touches with Photoshop. The process of screen-printing has taught me to maximize the impact of minimal colors and minimal details. 

2. Have you had to make posters for bands you don't particularly connect with, if so how have you gotten over this hurdle?

I listen to similar bands that I do like. It happens pretty regularly. 

3. What is the best thing you learned, that has really helped you progress as an artist or in terms of being noticed?

Develop your own style. This takes time, you need to make a lot of stuff and eventually your own flavour emerges. Make more stuff, all the time. Learn from others, but don't simply imitate. 

4. What one piece of advice would you give to someone who wants to go into making posters for bands? 

Don't expect to start with Radiohead. Start with your roommates shitty cover band and work your way up from there. It takes time, which is fine, because you need that time and practice to get good. 

5. What has been your biggest hurdle?

The biggest hurdle is making money while doing the work you actually want to be doing, not just taking work for the $. 

p.s. take a type class in the graphic design department. Typography is skill that is hard to teach yourself. Most illustrators are terrible at it. 

I would like to say a big thank you to Dan for taking the time and consideration to answer my questions.

All images are taken form his website:

http://www.danstiles.com/