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A chat with Jon Stone


Jon Stone
from Los Angeles, CA
Interview by Charlie Festa

Hello there, and how are you doing today?
Yesterday I was a nothing, but today... TODAY I am a CHAMPION! So, to answer your question, very well, thank you for asking.

Blood is Thicker than Water

How did you get your start in design?
An Anthropology degree from UCLA degree is no way to get your start in design, but it worked for me. My employer saw my resume and figured I had meant to say I worked for Anthropolgie (the store)... and now I'm a designer! HOORAY College!

Down the Barrel

What inspires your work?
A long time ago I had a eureka moment where I realized "holy crap, you mean I can draw whatever is in my head?" ... then things got scary.

Miss riding hood

How does it feel to have a design selected by Threadless?
I can't wipe the smile off my face and can't wait to wear my art! I dedicate this to all the people who followed my design through the critiques section and who voted favorably when it was judged. I couldn't and wouldn't have done this without all your support!

Mr. The Ripper

What do you plan to spend your hard-earned cash on?
ALL the glory of having this shirt printed AND I get cash?! I'm going to buy $2500 worth of ladies shirts and use them as bait. Any takers? *wink wink*

Interview by Charlie Festa

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