DIY

Listen to: Moaning

The Los Angeles trio Moaning, comprised of Sean Solomon, Pascal Stevenson, and Andrew MacKelvie, is one of those bands born out of LA’s DIY music scene and raised in venues like The Smell and Pehrspace.

Loose Allure: A Conversation With Illustrator Dominic Kesterton

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Most often, What you see is what you get is an unnerving concept; unless it’s in reference to artist Dominic Kesterton, in which case, it’s a delightful surprise. Bold and fervent, Kesterton manifests in each of his illustrations and publications as the unfiltered creator, offering himself and his craft in even unison.

Hand-made Intimacy: Stanislava Pinchuk

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Via Melbourne, Australia via the Soviet Union, DIY savant Stanislava Pinchuk – or Miso, as she artistically authorizes – creates and shares beautiful hand-mades. She creates without dimensional limitations, sketching, designing, tattooing and publishing.

Exciting an Age Old Craft: An interview with Best Dressed Signs

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When was the last time you walked down the street and a sign actually caught your attention because it was aesthetically pleasing? The computer-designed, diecut vinyl lettering that litters a majority of business’ signs has undoubtedly created a creeping sameness in our cityscapes.