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PAID IN FULL

Life’s a ride, and at the end of it, we settle our tab. That’s the essence of Paid in Full—a design built from Salman Rushdie’s words, shaped into a skull wearing a cowboy hat and bandana. The hat and bandana aren’t just decoration; they represent the journey, the grit, the joy of the ride. The gold tooth? A nod to the debts paid along the way—sacrifices, lessons, hard-won wisdom.

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More about this design

When I saw this design from Zach’s Desert Canvas series, it felt like the perfect vessel for this quote. A mashup was born. His style captures that same raw energy—stories etched into dust and time.

We don’t get to skip the final reckoning, but we do get to choose how we spend our time before then. Paid in Full isn’t about death—it’s about making the ride count. It’s about taking the hits, embracing the highs, and living in a way that, when the dust settles, you can say it was worth every mile.

CREATOR NOTES// Listen To This

Stijn Te Strake is a long time fan and friend of TEKSTartist. In 2023 he released ‘Lullaby’ and followed up with ‘For Now’ just last year. His music is calming yet playful and is on rotation often here both in and out of the studio.

From experience I can confirm that his music provides a perfect audio backdrop when tinkering on a piece, walking through an art museum, or cozying up with a book.

Both of Stijn’s albums are available on Spotify and Apple Music, or you can listen below.

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