FOREST SUSHI
Artist Interview: mitchloidolt
Resident Tee Nerd Statement
I'll take the california redwood roll, the sandalwood sashimi, and plenty of pickled pinecone on the side to cleanse my palette," The beaver said eloquently before downing his third pair of chopsticks. Silly beaver! He thought those little pieces of bamboo were an appetizer! Hopefully though, you know not to gnaw on your chopsticks and pick up this tee before it disappears from the Tilteed plate!
Welcome back Mitch! Our fans loved your last tee so much, we had to bring you back this fall! Tell us what inspired this festival of fall flavors?
This idea came from staring at some sashimi grade tuna at the store and thinking the pattern of the fillet looked treelike and the deep red color inspired the autumn colors. Other than that I just felt a desire to draw a beaver with a knife.
I love how you enjoy tackling the unexpected in your works. Is there some method to your madness or does it just seem to happen by perfect accident?
They're just thoughts that if I test out with a tiny sketch and have it please me, I'll run with it. Usually inspired by stuff from throughout life, but sometimes I feel its just a super random thought inspired from nothing.
What would you suspect this little guy’s favorite sushi would be?
Fugu Sumac
The last tee you printed with us as a Limited has gotten quite a few quizzical looks and even more positive comments on it (at least, when I wear it!). What’s been the typical response from people who comment on your tees in person?
'What does it MEAN!?'
Time to set the internet ablaze! Where can our Tee Nerds surf to see your work?
http://mitchloidolt.tumblr.com
Your plate is almost empty and it’s time to lay down the chopsticks. What final words do you have for the rest of the table?
Are you gonna eat that?
Also, public service announcement: Before you take a roadtrip... sweet jesus, get your car thoroughly examined by a certified mechanic of some sort. OH NO! can fall apart for you really fast, in the worst places.
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Nallie2K Tuesday, September 20th
Awesomeness!
fuzzylogic Tuesday, September 20th
Whoop indeed! Fun times!
JadenKale Tuesday, September 20th
I’m so happy to see this get some good comments! Tell your friends, because it will surely be gone by 12pm PST September 21st! (that’s tomorrow) XD
BCHC Tuesday, September 20th
Very nice!
bottleHeD Tuesday, September 20th
This art looks great! Awesome design!
shufti Wednesday, September 21st
Lovely design - BUT dont like the T-shirt colour! Would buy this
if the tee itself was a darker colour. The illustration is great!
ryderrevolution Wednesday, September 21st
so awesome
MJ Tuesday, September 20th
Ha! Love this style