PEN & PAPER: DAVID PARK

Streetwear and pop culture illustrations made using only an iPad. HYPEBEAST Features - Go in-depth and learn more about the culture. [HYPEBEAST]( [Features]( May 17, 2019 [PEN & PAPER: DAVID PARK]( Streetwear and pop culture illustrations made using only an iPad. DAVID PARK New York City-based creative David Park has amassed quite a following on Instagram (120,000 and counting) — despite the fact that he describes his digital illustrations spotlighting the latest streetwear items, celebrities, and luxury cars as a “hobby.” Depending on the subject, it normally takes 30 minutes for David Park to create an artwork on his iPad. But for any piece, Park emphasizes that the objects or people he spotlights have to be “relevant and easy for anyone to relate to,” as he tells HYPEBEAST. The self-taught artist has collaborated on numerous projects with sneaker and clothing brands such as adidas Originals and Billionaire Boys Club. One of his more standout partnerships is with Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City’s Lower East Side, where he designed a series of T-shirts featuring his original illustrations. “I was so proud that I got to work on such a project that I took my parents there multiple times,” he says. I like to find the latest, hottest topics and illustrate them in my style. DAVID PARK I started drawing back in elementary school. Back then, there was a kid in my class who was really good at drawing and I wanted to be like him so I started copying him. I was never as good as he was, but since then drawing became my hobby. Growing up, I also read a lot of comic books (Dragon Ball, Slam Dunk, Dr. Slump, etc). I picked up certain cartoon languages here and there on how to draw things and express emotions. My style is pretty much a collection of all of that. Read our Pen & Paper interview to learn about Park’s creative process, commissioned projects and biggest inspirations. You can find more of his work by visiting his [online portfolio](. [READ FULL ARTICLE ON HYPEBEAST →](   [More HYPEBEAST Features]( [[FASHION]( [8 Drops You Don't Want to Miss This Week]( [[MUSIC]( [UNO Confirms You Can't Stack +4 or +2 Cards]( [Get The App Free on iOS and Android]( Follow --------------------------------------------------------------- 2019 HYPEBEAST Limited. All Rights Reserved [Manage Subscriptions]( You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to HYPEBEAST's marketing emails. You can unsubscribe from us any time by clicking [here](3D--007fd59179566b4c45073ec05eb5c70a3b38bd7f3bc7fb44e02a6c260396bebe?utm_source=hbfeatures&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may17_19). It may take 48 hours to complete the unsubscribe process. Contact subscription@hypebeast.com for assistance on any enquiries. Our Mailing Address: HYPEBEAST, 10F, KC 100, 100 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong