After several years in entertainment journalism (and a childhood of being fascinated with zines), I decided to create my own zine series interviewing artists of all mediums. In a twist on what I’d done in my professional career, I opted to have candid conversations over DM’s. To myself and many others, it can feel more natural to connect with a stranger through a phone screen than over a call. I’ve learned that with the right interview mentality, texting can be a way for artists to feel less put on the spot, and lends them a sense of autonomy over the interview. The result is conversations that are rife with connection and earnesty.

I’ve created over 50 zines in the interview series highlighting musicians, painters, jewelry designer, cosplay artists and more. For each zine, I write an intro and design graphics around the images of the DM’s between myself and the interviewee.