Marj.jpg Interview | Respect the Pinmaker
What is your artist name?
marj.jpg
Tell us the story behind your artist name
My name is Marj, and I enjoy adding unnecessary file extensions to things.
Where are you from?
Staten Island, NY, but recently moved to Richmond, Virginia.
How did you get into pins?
My buddy @jeffcinco had gotten into the pin game and encouraged me to do the same.
What made you want to start creating pins?
Started out as a means to make a little side cash, but has since turned into so much more!
What was your first pin purchase? / What were the first pins to really spark your pin collecting? (Send us a picture) (tell us the story behind it)
Truthfully the first pins in my collection were gifted to me. I don't even think I really started collecting until I started producing pins myself and I was exposed to the world of pin-trading.
Where do you draw inspiration from?
Current events in wrestling, and anime.
What was your first pin release?
I believe it was Cubone. Poké-pins were my roots, until I realized the market was a bit oversaturated.
What pin release are you most proud of? (Send us a picture)
My Becky Lynch + Andrew WK mashup. It was a huge moment for women's professional wrestling, and I made sure to hop on the design the next day before anyone else could.
How many pins do you have in your collection? / What are your favorite kinds of pins to collect?
Oh god, don't make me count. I have two cork boards filled up, after swearing to myself I wouldn't go past one. This board is dedicated to wrestling pins, but I haven't taken an updated photo since last year. (Pokémon pins are my second guiltiest pleasure.)
What advice would you give you someone that wants to create pins?
If you have an original idea, it's probably already been done! Do your research first. (It also helps to already have a following.)
Hard or Soft enamel?
Soft. I'm usually going for more of a rugged look with wrestling related designs.
What else do you do art wise?
Cake decorating is my full-time job. I like to sculpt, sew, cosplay, and bake gingerbread cookies dressed like professional wrestlers.
Where can people find you? (social media, website, etc)
Instagram
Twitter
Website
