Andrew Bird's First Instrument

Photo: Merlijn Torensma

We are thrilled to be featuring singer Andrew Bird in issue 1 of ILLUSTORIA! Singer, songwriter, musician and master whistler, Andrew shares with readers how he began playing the violin at age 4. From the process of learning alongside his mom to becoming a father and uncovering how to guide his own son, Andrew's contribution is a must-read for music lovers and creative thinkers of all ages. 

illustration by Leela Corman

Pre-order Issue 1 to read Andrew's story (and to find out what his very first instrument was) or subscribe here!

A Sneak Peek at ILLUSTORIA

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illustration by Agnes Lee

Talented artist Agnes Lee not only illustrated the team portraits gracing our About page, but she developed a mini-world-within-a-world for ILLUSTORIA. You'll see our roots in Oakland and some fantastical landscapes that are pure delight. Agnes' mini-world will appear in Issue 1 as a large-format b&w coloring spread.