This week on Sus Art Club, we sit down with Wes Pickell — DJ, designer, screenprinter, and founder of Eyeland Graphics, a Charleston-based print studio with deep roots in skate culture and DIY ethos.
From suburban skate spots to art shows in Philly, and a garage-press turned full-blown print studio — Wes has done it all. We dive into what it takes to build a life in art, the curveballs along the way (hello, unexpected twins + 2008 recession), and why staying connected to community is the heart of it all.
We get into it:
🛹 How skateboarding, mixtapes & graffiti shaped his creative voice
🎧 Wes's roots in hip-hop, DJing under the name Mosaic, and throwing parties in Richmond
💸 The rise and fall of his first print biz (RIP $50K client invoice)
👶🏽 Twins, bankruptcy, and starting over during the recession
📦 From working with Beyoncé merch to going full-time local in Charleston
🎨 Building Eyeland Graphics into a hub for artists, brands & community
🌱 The next chapter: fine art printing, in-house shows, and recorded live performances
Whether you’re slinging band tees, dreaming of quitting your day job, or just love a good creative comeback story — this one’s for you.
📍 Recorded in Charleston, SC
🛠 Wes runs @eyelandgraphics & @eyelandvibes — a full-service print studio rooted in love for art, music, and DIY culture
🎧 Web: eyelandgraphics.com
📨 Contact: wes@eyelandgraphics.com
Chapters & Highlights
Skateboarding as Creative Foundation – 00:00:20
Pre-Internet Hustle: Mixtapes & Zines – 00:01:24
Money Skateboards, Desktop Publishing & DJ Mosaic – 00:04:45
Starting 10th Floor Productions & Art School in Philly – 00:20:00
Recession Hit: Bankruptcy, Twins, and Starting Over – 00:37:11
Moving to Charleston & Rebuilding Eyeland Graphics – 00:43:59
Looking Ahead: Fine Art Printing & New Creative Space – 00:49:19
Action Moves:
Hosting events & art shows in the Eyeland warehouse – 00:51:32
Live printing at Melt Festival, North Charleston – 00:52:02
Expanding into museum-quality fine art prints – 00:49:19
Teaming up with local framers for full-service offerings – 00:50:03
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