Adam Fujita‘s typeface-based art looks like straight-up neon. But look closely: it’s graffiti. Nevertheless, the NYC-based artist’s work has an electric effect, offering up social commentary with words, bright color — that literally stands out, popping…
At Dr. Martens we’re all about making things personal. We like when individuality shines through on Docs footwear in the form of mis-matched laces or doodles or carefully curated add-ons….
We’re big fans of Steffi Lynn. She’s the Brooklyn-based illustrator and artist behind Have A Nice Day, a shop full of products highlighting her distinctive hand-lettering style. It’s the kind of art that lends itself well to personalization —…
In our DIY DOCS series, we ask illustrators, artists and designers to put their stamp on a pair of Dr. Martens. People have always been moved to make Docs their own through doodling,…
Before a recent move to Joshua Tree, artist Adam Villacin had lived his whole life in Los Angeles — including 7 years in the Silver Lake district. We’re big fans of Adam’s…
Twins Ryan and Matthew Murray are an American curiosity. Creepily identical — in both looks and lifestyle — the two are prolific tattoo artists and co-owners of Black Veil Tattoo…
Want to make your Docs really stand out? Well, you’re in luck! This autumn we’re hitting the road for a 34-stop customisation tour across the UK (plus some destinations in…
Good news: we’re doing a mini customization tour in Los Angeles, hosting a series of three local artists from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines at our Studio City store. Their mission? To create one-of-a-kind…
Kaia Bellanca lives at the intersection of music and art. A Dallas, Texas-based mixed media designer, Kaia spends her time bringing together hand-drawn illustration and collage for a unique take on gig posters, album art…
Good news: this summer, we’re doing a mini customization tour in Los Angeles, hosting a series of three local artists from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines at our Studio City store. Their mission? To create…
Humans have been tattooing their bodies for thousands of years (yes, not hundreds, thousands). Historically tattoos were used by people to ward off evil or show affiliation to a particular…
In DIY DOCS, we take a look at how illustrators, artists, and designers put their stamp on a Dr. Martens product. Painting, tattooing or de-constructing – we’re giving them the…
