78. Derek Hess (Artist/Author)

Derek Hess is my guest this week. Derek is known for a plethora of reasons, be it doing art for numerous bands album art (In Flames, Sevendust, Matchbook Romance), concert posters, being the founder of a clothing line, Strhess Clothing, all of which centers around his art. Mr. Hess just put out a book, 31 Days in May: A Visual Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, and is currently embarking on a tour to promote it. We talk about how this book got started, and how frustrating it can be to be connected to so many through the powers of social media, while being entirely disconnected at the same time. We also delve into some of imagery Derek uses frequently and find out why, and talk a bit about music and some of the newer bands Derek's been into. Intro Music: "Ambition" and "Chin Ups" by Chae Hawk Outro Music: "Sqaure Hammer" by Ghost Links: Facebook: @derekhessart, @moshpitnationwestMI, @jonsuntitledpodcast Instagram: @derekhess, @moshpitnation, @jonsuntitledpodcast Twitter: @Derekhessart, @moshpitnaiton, @jonsuntitledpod Website: www.derekhess.com, www.moshpitnation.com Email: [email protected]