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Dispatches from the Highlands
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JUSTIN REDMON: CANNAPAGES' RESIDENT ARTIST
From the head shots of the most in uen- tial people of the alt-world, to a series of Wonderlandic icons, you've probably seen Justin Redmon's artwork adorning the cov- ers of Cannapages over the last half decade. We sat down to chat with him about his art, passion and style, which, beyond Colorado cannabis, features the world of automobiles. Can you tell us about your journey as an artist? How did you start? Since I can remember I’ve always had. Pencil, marker or paint brush in my hand. Drawing vintage cars every chance I had. Trying to channel the stories from my father and uncles onto paper. All of their animated sto- ries of cruising and racing muscle cars in the 60s. I took a break from art when I joined the Navy. A er 13 years the passion never went away, I nally decided to pursue my passion being an automotive artist. I now have a company called Revhead Art Co, specializing in commission work of customers' cars and motorcycles.
What or who are your biggest in uences? ree biggest inuences would be Norman Rockwell, Chip Foose and Ed Roth. How would you describe your style? Has it evolved over time? - I would describe it as graphic art. I’ve always been drawn to bold lines. My style has de - nitely become cleaner and more simplistic over time. Do you feel like art should have a message? Or is it simply cathartic? What themes or messages do you explore? I have always had an infatuation with all things vintage and mainly vintage cars and motorcycles. My artwork is my interpreta- tion of how I feel when I look at these moving works of art. Can you walk us through your creative pro- cess? How do you start a new piece? Simplicity is the goal. I want to capture the essence of the subject in as few colors and shapes as possible. It takes a lot of time and planning to strip the subject down to its basic shapes and colors. In return, I think it creates a unique style. Do you have any rituals or habits that help you stay inspired? I am always at car shows and hanging around car culture to stay inspired. What materials and techniques do you prefer to use, and why? I use acrylic, oils, pastels and pencils, but my preferred medium is digital painting. How do you handle creative blocks? Go out and see the cars in person. Touch them, drive them, listen to them and smell them. ere is nothing that can replicate experiencing a vintage vehicle in person.
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