Clark Orr

1. How did you get started in design / art?

My father is a sign painter, so I grew up around graphics my whole life. I didn’t find an interest in it however, till I got into skateboarding and comic books. I wanted to be a part of the punk rock scene, but wasn’t a musician. So I tried my hand at drawing and digital art by making show posters and band shirts. The rest is history.

2. Favorite Shirt graphic of all time?

Powell Ripper, by VCJ

3. What inspires you?

Vintage/ retro graphics. Particularly for commercial items: labels, matchbook covers, packaging, and so on.

4. Is there a design out there that you wish you did?

My buddy Benjie Escobar’s “Atom Face” for The Hundreds. I know it’s so simple, but  brilliant, fun, and iconic.

5. What's left on your design bucket list?

Apparently creating a bucket list.

To find out more about Clark and his art check his website here.