In this issue

Here come the girls! This awesome issue focuses on some of the most incredible female artists in the kustom world. Get inspired by amazing artists including Sophie Jacques from Frankenfreckle Kustoms, Marcia Izjerman and her stunningly detailed pieces, and Marissa Oosterlee’s magical ocean inspired art. This issue is completely rammed with inspiration, tips, news and more from the wonderful worlds of kustom, pinstriping and lowbrow.

STEF'S PINSTRIPES

My name is Stefanie Lizet Murga, aka “Stef”.

2 mins

Between the Lines: Steve Chaszeyka - Variegated Gold Leaf Skull

Steve has been pinstriping for more than 50 years and has gained a worldwide reputation. A charter member of the PINSTRIPING HALL OF FAME, he has pioneered many new looks in pinstriping and has taught many newcomers to perfect their own style through both group and 1-2-1 classes as well as his popular Wizard Pinstriping DVD tutorials and signature brushes. The aim of this column is to inspire pinstripers of all levels in their use of colour and design.

3 mins

SHOCKING TAE

Working on pinstriping keeps me mindful, focused, and calm by the time I'm done with my art, I get a lot of energy from my work. It makes me want to keep doing it again and again.

1 min

Shirley Taylor

I’m Shirley Taylor from Batavia, New York, USA. I have been in the Kustom Culture World for about ten years.

1 min

FRANKENFRECKLE KUSTOMS

I am Sophie Michele Jacques, AKA Frankenfreckle Kustoms.

2 mins

CUSOUT

Every piece of my art is made from inspiration. I have a passion to try new things using various techniques on different objects besides canvas. I like to paint on clothes, helmets and shoes which is different to what I was taught in the art program at tertiary level.

1 min

Michelle Abbott

My name is Michelle Abbott, I live in Kennesaw, Georgia, USA.

2 mins

MARISSA OOSTERLEE

Marissa, born in 1981, is a successful award winning international artist from the Netherlands.

3 mins

Marcia IJzerman

At eighteen I wanted to become a sculptor, but I didn’t feel ‘artsy’ enough and turned to a career in the office. Ten years later I studied as a make-up artist on the side and tried my first bodypainting. It would take six more years to get to my first contest, but that seeded the spark of the bodypaint virus. Your model is like a three-dimensional canvas (no disrespect!) and that’s how my brain likes to perceive art, I guess. Like a sculptor.

2 mins

I.L Airbrushing

I was first inspired by airbrushing when I was 16 and saw HR Giger and Boris Vallejo’s work.

1 min

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Founded in 2006, Pinstriping and Kustom Graphics Magazine is packed full of inspirational content from all aspects of kustom and lowbrow art and lifestyle. Explore the world of Kustom Art & Lifestyle with Pinstriping & Kustom Graphics Magazine. A bi-monthly extravaganza of all things Pinstriping, Airbrush, Lowbrow, Tattoo, Pinup & Burlesque, Lifestyle and much much more.