#08 Maarten Donders • Over the Sea and Far Away

Across the Atlantic and deep into the surreal. Episode eight features Dutch illustrator Maarten Donders, currently based in Paris, France, whose dreamlike, story-rich posters for Billy Strings, Dave Matthews Band, Goose, My Morning Jacket, and The Who have made him one of the most imaginative voices in the gig poster world.From his recent Billy Strings Fall Europe Tour poster to the underwater world of his Dave Matthews Band Jones Beach piece, Maarten shares how he builds entire worlds within a single image.We talk about working with Half Hazard Press, seeing his own art at a Billy Strings show in Utrecht, and his belief in the tactile power of sketchbooks in an increasingly digital world. Maarten also gives us an early look at his next major project.This one’s full of insight into analog creation, creative freedom, and how artists can keep their soul intact in the age of AI.Check out Maarten’s work: maartendonders.com | IG: @maarten.donders⸻Best of the Tour™ is presented by Invisible Industries LLC | invisible-industries.comHosted by Erica and Mike | IG: @bestofthetourEpisode Proudly Sponsored by: The Rock Poster Society | trps.orgLooking to support the podcast? Grab us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/bestofthetour. E very contribution helps keep gig poster stories coming.More episodes + updates: bestofthetour.com⸻LEGAL NOTICEViews expressed by hosts and guests are their own. All trademarks, images, and artwork remain the property of their respective owners and are shown for identification, commentary, criticism, or review under U.S. fair use law (17 U.S.C. §107). No copyright infringement intended. No endorsement or affiliation implied. BEST OF THE TOUR™ is a trademark of Invisible Industries LLC. © MMXXV. All rights reserved worldwide.