#19 Lil Tuffy • Tough Stuff

Lil Tuffy is a San Francisco-based gig poster artist, founding member and current president of the Poster Institute, known for his long-running work with Goldenvoice and decades of involvement in Flatstock. This episode explores the evolution of the Poster Institute, the expansion beyond traditional gig posters, and Tuffy’s approach to adapting style across genres from hardcore to EDM. He breaks down how early budget limitations shaped his minimal, high-impact aesthetic and discusses techniques like two-color printing, test prints, foil usage, and specialty inks.Check out Lil Tuffy’s work: lil-tuffy.com | IG: @lil_tuffy⸻Hosted by Erica and Mike | IG: @postersineverydirectionBest of the Tour Podcast is presented by Invisible Industries LLC | invisible-industries.comEpisode Proudly Sponsored by:Theme music by:Get Down.Stay Down. | https://getdownstaydownmusic.com/lp-one/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. © 2026 All rights reserved worldwide.