TROG (Trevor Rogan) started out drawing underground stoner comix in
1994, and says he has always been aware from day one of where he
wanted to be and what he wanted to do- He wanted to do underground
comix but purely for stoner culture and what surrounded that. TROG
didn't want to just touch on this area; he wanted to be all in and
wanted his work to solely be for the stoner community. He started
out studying at the Perth School of Art & Design. After leaving
there he floated around and spent a lot of time surfing and
skateboarding. An intense music fan, he started touring with
various bands, which opened many doors for him.
The first piece that really got attention for TROG was a signed
print he designed for the band Kottonmouth Kings, which was
released at a 420 concert they did with Cypress Hill in 2007. He
signed 500 copies and all 500 sold out. That poster now sells for
hundreds of dollars on eBay.
From there TROG just kept drawing underground comix and was already
gaining a following but didn't have social media or a website. He
just kept drawing and dropping artwork through bands on tour and
through merch sales. Meanwhile, his fan base kept growing. When he
finally did enter social media (people and events could then
contact him directly), his popularity and opportunities snowballed.
TROG has created art for dozens and dozens of events, and has been
featured on the covers and in the pages of countless magazines
(some in languages he can't even read!) and private
sales/commissions.
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