As drummers, we inspire other drummers and other musicians, but our creativity and our beats also inspire and entertain many non-musicians. That is (perhaps) the most important part of playing music. That inspiration can manifest in many ways. Therefore, why not ask another artist, painter “Stickman,” exactly how drums and music have inspired his artwork. Stickman and I also discuss the similarities between drumming and creating visual art, and why today, so many drummers are becoming visual artists. MD: What is your background as a visual artist? Stickman: My love of art actually began when I was about six or seven years old. I have a brother who is about four years older than me and he brought home the KISS Destroyer album, seeing that cover pretty much started art for me. I remember just staring at that album cover, they were like mythological creatures at the time, and that […]

February 2024 Issue