Today we’d like to introduce you to Milo Schureman.
Milo, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I am a freelance illustrator based in the Los Angeles area. I grew up in Altadena, where my dad, Norman Schureman, worked as a professor at Art Center College of Design. I have always been into drawing and painting since I was a kid and now am starting to pursue it for a living- selling and creating graphic tees, prints, stickers, and zines.
As a kid, I would spend hours and hours drawing, even today I still find myself entranced and in awe of the process of art-making. I was lucky enough to start pursuing art as a career up north in San Francisco, then eventually having the opportunity to attend Art Center and moving back to Los Angeles.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
I wouldn’t say it has been an easy path to get where I am today. There has been non-stop trial and error. Even growing up things, there were lots of obstacles. I lost my dad when I was 11, and it has taken many years to recuperate from his death. Even now, it is a constant struggle, entering a profession that my dad had introduced to me. It’s been hard building a career without his support or guidance but being apart of the artist world motivates me to continue doing what I love, as well as bring me closer to my father.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
I design graphic tees, stickers, zines, tote bags, among other things. I find it very exciting seeing my work exist on real things in the real world, and giving something to people that they can physically hold is really rewarding. Printing from my backyard in Altadena, I have been making a small series of dive bar related shirts and stickers. Since being quarantined, I miss going out and experiencing the world of venues a dive bars, so I thought I’d share that with like-minded people through my products. I’d say my work lingers towards the more dark and grotesque, supported by a cruel sense of humor. I have always been inspired by cartoons, comics, movies, and especially punk rock music. Shows like ‘The Simpsons’ or ‘Ren and Stimpy’ have always been some of my favorites. Many of my characters are often rude nude dudes with too many wrinkles or teeth. I also draw a lot of aliens, monsters, or whatever comes to mind when I’m in the drawing zone. I enjoy making work that satisfies that small part of the brain that can laugh at adversity. Making work that people can cringe or laugh at, like many of the things I grew up with. I’ve always wanted to create something for others and share my perspective with the world through the arts.
What were you like growing up?
Growing up in Altadena was fairly quiet, and most of my young life was spent with family. So the loss of my father had a significant impact on my teenage years as well as on the family. In high school, I would recklessly explore the city of Los Angeles, going to punk shows, galleries, or parties. I love the creative environment that this city had to offer and wanted to become a part of it. I started playing in bands with friends and began playing at local venues and houses. I used to screen print band shirts, draw on guitars and drum-sets, and create event flyers, I made small comic-books and zines to give away at shows, accompanied with CDs of poorly recorded rock. All of this was geared as an outlet for what I was going through, art has really helped me get through very difficult periods of my life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Visitorparking?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @visitorparking
Image Credit:
Photos by Remington Penaranda
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