Tiny Pimp

Ok who the Heck are you?

I’m, typically referred to as Raw Toast. Raw Toast Design is the name of my traveling studio where all commercial and non commercial types of illustration and design work are commissioned and concocted.

What is the worst craft fail you’ve had?

I recently came across a very old box of potholders that I had created on one of those little potholder looms for kids. I used to make a ton of these ugly little guys when I was like 6 or 7 and then my mom would sell them for me at her craft shows (for a quarter each I think). My color combinations were pretty bizarre and they were usually pretty warped and un-uniform (I think people paid for them out of pity). I charged 0.25 each for them (a quarter went a lot further back in ‘85), and I used to get so excited when one of them actually sold. Even though this was not some of my more award winning and collectible work (I still have inventory left over for any interested pots ‘n’ pans), I was hooked on the idea of creating and selling my art from that moment on.

Where do you get your materials from?

For the most part my current materials are pretty standard, using ink and paper for my illustrations. After I’ve inked my illustrations I scan them in and finish my color digitally. I collect textures too, these get photographed or scanned in and are used during my digital processes.

If you could talent swap with another local St. Louis artist/crafter for a day who would it be?

I love letterpress and silkscreen (unfortunately all the equipment for it doesn’t really fit my mobile lifestyle). I did a lot of printmaking during college so it would be pretty sweet to get to trade places with The Firecracker Press for a day. I’ve always really admired their work. – http://www.firecrackerpress.com/

Ok enough about you! Tell us what you like about Paste!

Ummm, Katie is awesome I love the location and am always stoked when anything arts related opens in the city.

Ok shamelessly plug yourself!  (Where to find your goods, websites, etsy shops etc,)

Online:
http://www.rawtoastdesign.com
http://www.rawtoastdesign.etsy.com

Shows and news typically get posted to my blog and twitter
http://rawtoastdesign.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/rawtoastdesign

and now Paste Crafts!