#ArtistAtHome is a series of portraits and profiles of local artists by Christopher Edmonstone. Read all about it and see the archive HERE.
Not only is this #ArtistAtHome a talented alt-rock-Americana guitar player, songwriter and singer but he is also a skilled leather craftsman making wallets, bags, purses and more under the name B.B. Gun Leather. I spent an afternoon with Dustin in his East Vancouver home which also is the leather workshop with his business partner and roommate Spencer Baker. He explained how the crafting process uses no electric tools and only the finest leather to produce their goods. I have had the pleasure of photographing Dustin playing live for several years so it was fun to listen to him play a few tunes while we shot some photos. One thing about guitar players is that one guitar is never enough or possible - even 10 or more guitars isn't enough - so we decided to have some fun with them. Many thanks to Dustin for having me over. Have a listen to his latest album HERE and to check out the fine B.B. Gun Leather Goods visit www.bbgunleather.com.
Dustin Bentall at home.
