The Little Red Cape

The Little Red Cape by SPYKEEE

You could be forgiven for thinking that this tee is based on the Red Riding Hood story. In fact it is actually based on Charles Guyot's the Granddaughter Of Red Riding Hood. In this story Reds granddaughter finds the old wolf, befriends it and makes him her pet. I love how ferocious the wolf looks, which is a great contrast to the serenity of the girl in red. The artwork itself is superb with the sheer amount of detail really bringing life to the image using a limited color palette.

This tshirt is available from Designs By Humans. Click on the picture for more info.

Keep A Breast

Keep A Breast from KKBB Apparel

I thought it was about time for another tee for the denial files. It is a real pity that this has been sold out because not only is it a super cool design, it raised money and awareness for the Keep a Breast Foundation. That is a double win in my book.

Pickled Punk

Pickled Punk by deekin

I really love tshirts that come out of left field and catch me by surprise. The idea of having a baby growing inside you that has been projected onto the tee is really cool. Having that baby be badass is something else again. It already has a heap of tattoos and its bald head resembles a shaved head on an adult. Perhaps it represents the child inside all of us.

This tee is available via zazzle in a wide range of styles and colors. Click on the picture for more information.

Holy Suicide

Holy Suicide by Evergrunge

I am a big fan of photo manipulation artworks. When done well they are stunning. You don't usually see them on tshirts, which as this one shows is a shame. The level of detail here is just incredible. All of her prayers are coming to life and exploding from her head. It is a great representation of a chaotic thought process which contrasts nicely with the serenity of prayer. The simple color palette does a great job of unifying all the different elements and keeps it from becoming too overpowering.

This tee is available from ARDT. Click on the picture to be redirected to the website.

Ninjas

A Little Too Raph from Pause

This is really simple. Ninjas are cool. Cartoons are cool. Put the two together and you are guaranteed coolness. I really like the way the ropes come down off the shoulder and the characters are over to the side. It is a really unusual use of space making this tee stand out from the crowd.

This tshirt is available from Pause in both womens and mens styles.

The Architect

The Architect from Allmightys

This is a really interesting sci fi style tee. The futuristic city seems to be expanding, almost organically. The cycloptic architect is walking toward the end of a walkway which gives the feeling that it is growing in front of him. I like the idea that the city evolves where he goes as per his thoughts. The simple color palette works really well as it forces you to look closer to discover all the details.

This tshirt is available now from Allmightys. Click on the picture for more information.

T-SHIRT WAR!! (stop-motion music video)

As it is Christmas I thought it would be a good time to sit on our asses and watch a video. Enjoy.

Courage

Courage from Cherry Sauce

This tee is so cool. It is like wearing saturday morning cartoons on your chest. It just brings out the child in me (not that it takes much). Even better is the fact that five dollars from each shirt sold is donated to the Alberta Cancer Foundation to support those receiving treatment. You get to look cool and help others - double win.

 This tshirt is available in a range of colors. Click on the picture for more info.

Vicar

Vicar from Panic Pop

Crazy doodle style designs have long been a staple of the tshirt world and this is one of the best I have seen in quite some time. Called the Vicar it seems to portray rebirth. The four arms, alcohol and mass of tattoos are a nice representation of today's fast paced manic world. Being cut in half and having arrows shot into his head have killed that life. While the two normal eyes have the traditional cross of death over them, the third eye is wide open. He has awoken to a higher perception or whatever you would like to call it.

This tee is available from Panic Pop Clothing. Click on the picture for more details.

Heart Seeker

Heart Seeker by Ben Chen

I have to admit that until I saw this tshirt I had never thought about the dark connotations of the Wizard of Oz story. You have to wonder where the Tinman would get a heart. Is there an organ donor system in Oz ? I like to think that he ended up with the Wicked Witches heart which would make an amazing back story to this artwork. He just looks so mean here.

This tee is available in both mens and womens styles. Click on the picture for more info.

Hide And Seek

Available from Hide and Seek

Generally I don't like photos on tees, mainly because I don't like big solid rectangles that never seem to sit right when you are wearing them. This is one of those surprising exceptions. The way the animal shapes are cut out of the scene remind me of a web page where the pictures have not loaded properly only reversed. It is a really clever representation of a brand called Hide and Seek. What I really like more than anything else though is the grossly elongated legs on the elephant. It brings it up to the giraffes level so it seems they are looking each other in the eye and gives it a Dali-esque appearance.

This tee is unisex. For more information click on the picture.

Monster Movie

Splice Black from Electric Zombie

Monster movies have been around for decades and as a result so have monster tshirts. What I really like about this is the way it flips the whole thing around becoming a monster making a movie. I feel a little sorry for the mindless creature as the film strip is getting tangled in his mummy bandages. This is a really fun tee in a disturbingly creepy way.

This tshirt is available now from Electric Zombie. Click on the picture for sizing and pricing options.

Tiger Barcode

Tiger Barcode by SF Design Studio

Great design, truly great design, manages to convey a lot of information using a minimum of elements. This tee is a textbook perfect example. The barcode morphing into a tiger walking through tall grass tells the story of modern human civilisation destroying other creatures habitats. the black artwork on a white tee is really stark and punches the message into your face. Greenpeace and other similar organizations could learn a lot from this.

This tshirt is available from SF Design Studio in a wide variety of styles and colors. Click on the picture for all the options.

Albert Fish

Albert Fish from Trust No One

Bizarre tees always capture my attention so when I saw this one I just had to blog about it. Fish are very alien to us and this shows that in a very Jack The Ripper way. The fierce gruesomeness of the fish is enhanced by using anthropomorphism (adding human attributes to animals). The black of the suit and bowler hat really draws your eye to the face first. Once your mind grasps the concept you start seeing all the little details like the scaled hand holding the knife.

This tshirt is available from Trust No One Clothing. Click on the picture for more info.

Aphrodite

Aphrodite from Twin Srpnt

I have never seen the Goddess of Love portrayed on a tshirt like this before. In fact I have never seen it anywhere. The artwork is a curious mix of old world Roman and modern pin up styles of art, which somehow works amazingly well. I really like the way her long flowing hair forms the company's "S" logo in the background. The red roses blend in yet are still readily recognisable which is the mark of a talented artist.

Aphrodite is available in both mens and womens styles, although the print is smaller on the womens. Click on the picture for more info.

Fresh Air

Fresh Air by _S3_

There are a lot of post apocalyptic tee designs out there but I have never seen one like this before. These birds have adapted to the toxic air by wearing gas masks. If you look closely they also sport tattoo style markings. It is an nice little detail that rewards those looking closely. I really like the fact that the sky is a cheery blue, as if the encroaching grey clouds are creeping in to destroy the last remnant of life.

This tshirt is available from Designs by Humans. Click on the picture for more information.

Get Digital

Get Digital by kprojekt

Time for another denial but this time there is a really good chance that you could own it in the not too distant future. This design is currently up for voting at Qwertee and is racking up votes. If you want to see it printed click on the picture to be redirected to the site where you can add your own vote.

Electric Buddah Head

Electric Buddah Head from Enclothe

Sorry there have been no posts for a few days. My laptop died and I had to replace it. Not to worry as it is all systems go once again. I figured that I would kick things off with this funky tee. This one belongs in the hard to classify folder as it is a mashup of a few different elements. The first thing is the obvious steampunk feel to the illustration. (I think that it borders on the line of mechpunk as well personally.) Luckily it makes great use of a red color palette makings it stand out from any similar tees. According to the website the head part of the artwork is Buddah. Personally I would not have guessed that looking at it. To me it conjures up images of idols worshipped by tropical island tribes. The sort of thing Indiana Jones would stumble upon.

This tshirt is available from Enclothe. Click on the picture for pricing and sizing options.

Sumo And The City

Sumo and the City from Hidaki

The thought of a breakdancing Sumo warrior really appeals to me. It brings to mind the dance battles that have become a part of mainstream television these days. With the Sumo being a traditional warrior battling for respect and honor it makes a nice juxtaposition. East meets West. Old meets new. The color scheme gives it a fresh funky look that really makes it stand out.

This tee is available from Hidaki. Click on the picture for more info.

Siddhartha

Siddhartha from Miles To Go

I am one of those people that tends to come across things differently than most people. I first came across the story of Siddhartha via the Pete Townshend (of The Who fame) song. Years later I learned that the song was actually based on a book by Hermann Hesse. I eventually tracked down a copy of Siddhartha and read it to see what all the fuss was about. As a result when I came across this tee I was really excited. It is not everyday you come across shirts based on novels, especially ones that mean a lot to you.

This tshirt is available from Miles To Go Clothing, a company that does designs based on famous books. Click on the picture to be redirected to their website.

Catch Me Mommy

Catch Me Mommy by Pink Frog Limited

It is not very often that a cute tee captures my attention but this one warmed my icy heart. It seems that all creatures love their mommy. There is such a sense of fun in this that it just makes you smile. Just look at the pure joy on the youngsters face as she flies through the air, knowing she is going to be caught. Mothers always have a way of making us feel safe. The thing I really like though is the color palette used. The earthy natural tones are a refreshing change to the pinks, baby blues and pastels that are usually used for cute tees.

This tshirt is available on a wide range of tee styles and colors. Click on the picture to see all the options.

Tshirt Fail

I really don't need to explain this one. As a music lover the pure stupidity of this astounds me, so much so that I will not even link to the site that I found this on.

Sesame Street Thriller

Sesame Street Thriller from Carte Postale

I thought it was time for a fun tee and this fits the bill perfectly. According to the site this was inspired by the Sesame Street gang auditioning for Michael Jackson's Thriller video. Personally I would never have guessed that, probably because there is no obvious M.J. reference. When I first saw the characters turned into zombies like that my mind conjured up a story where Oscar was infected by toxic waste in the garbage can, in turn infecting the others.

Either way it is a cool shirt. I just love those blank staring eyes. This is a limited edition tee so if you want one click on the picture to be taken to the website.

Traditional Greeting

Traditional Greeting by paulobbruno

As the saying goes "The simple things are always the best". The problem is you always end up thinking why hasn't someone thought of that before, or even worse why didn't I think of that. I know for a fact that I would never have come up with the concept of a hand on a hoodie but I really wish I had. It is just so clever. When fully zipped up it shows a hand in the "stop, back off" sign. However when partially unzipped it transforms into the Vulcan traditional greeting sign. You can change your clothing to suit your mood just by moving a zip. I love that idea.

This hoodie is available from Threadless. Click on the picture for pricing and sizing.

The Captains Head

The Captain's Head by Blxman77

I always wondered why those weird looking Captains hats were shaped like that and I am sure that I'm not the only one. This tee is exactly the type of surrealistic thing that I love. You just know that people are going to do a double take as they pass. I really like the prim and proper look on his face, almost as if he is ignoring the fact that there is a ship on his head. I can't help wondering if the seagulls flying around are going to leave any droppings on his immaculate jacket. The one thing that really seals the deal for me though is the eye patch. It gives a slight sense of evil piracy to the piece and just throws it a little bit more out there.

This tshirt is available from 9 Fountains. Click on the picture for pricing and sizing.

Flagrante

Flagrante from Pampling

This really cracked me up when I saw it. It is a great play on the discrepancies between a real mouse and the Disney version in a really fun way. That sneaky rodent has just been caught out in a torchlight beam stealing all the food. The shadow on the wall really shows up how unusually weird shaped Mickey actually is. It really made me stop and think about just how insanely proportioned he is.

This shirt is available from Pampling in both mens and womens styles. Click on the picture for more information.

Atlantis

Atlantis from Venus Fallen

This is one of those tees that sort of takes you by surprise. It has a lot going on which just makes you want to study it and try to figure it out. Firstly your eyes are drawn to the spacemen at the centre. Then you start noticing the rockets, ufo's, cities, fish and weird statues. About the time I noticed the pyramids near the bottom I realised that the whole thing is a giant pinball machine.

According to the description on the website this is "Based on the concept of a society’s ability to launch itself into outer space making its home in the stars". I am not sure about that myself. I just think it is a really cool and fun retro styled tee. There is no need to get all Erich von Däniken about something as humble as a tshirt.

This tee is available from Venus Fallen as a limited edition. Click on the picture to be directed to the website for more info.

Samurai Punk

Samurai Punk by uniique.com

There are a lot of samurai tees out there but I have never seen anything come remotely close to the awesomeness of this. The massive print has such a sense of movement and menace. I love how the subdued colors used in this work so well with the bright orange of the shirt, they just compliment each other so well. Also I can imagine this as a tattoo on a Yakuza boss, wrapping around his body. It is just a great tshirt

This is available now from Design By Humans. Click on the picture for more info.

Doodle Face

Doodle Face by Butch Butcher

A wee bit of pure craziness today. I chose this because it sums up how I have been feeling lately. So many ideas and things going on in my mind that I can't keep them all straight. The chaotic look of all the characters climbing over each other and fighting for space really sets this apart from all the other doodle shirts out there. It makes amazingly good use of a limited color palette really making each of the cartoons stand out on its own.

This tee is available from inkfruit. Click on the picture to see it on the website.

Punk Rock Cock

Punk Rock Cock by Aled Lewis

Time to add another tee to the denial files. You can't own this at the moment, although there is a chance you may be able to in the future. This used to be available on threadless but has been out of print for some time now. If it gets enough requests for a reprint it will once again be offered for sale. The problem is that this design is so deeply buried that most people will never find it. If you, like me, would love to own this you better get out there and start spreading the word.

Shirts By Me

Shirts By Me

I recently came across a new t shirt site that is a bit different from all the others. Called Shirts By Me it is set up in the well known competition style that we know from sites like Threadless and Shirt Woot. The big difference is that instead of getting votes on your design, you get investors. Yeah I know it sounds weird but stay with me as it is actually quite clever.

If people like your design they can invest in it. This starts from as little as five dollars. For that they get a tee when printed and a percentage of the profits. Great way to get a cheap shirt in my opinion. Overall 50 shares are sold for each design. I like this idea because it ensures that only the best designs are actually going to go to print. Rather than a popularity contest they are asking you to put your money where your mouth is.

Everyone involved is trying to make as many sales as possible. The money raised from the investors is used for advertising. Add to that the investors and the designer both spreading the word and you can see that this site has the potential to take off in a big way. Whether it will or not remains to be seen. As an investor the only way you can lose is if the shirt does not go into print. Your money is refunded minus a dollar processing. So at worst you may lose a buck. Not really a big deal in my opinion.

The net profit is split 3 ways. The site takes the lions share at 50%. Nothing new there and quite fair as they are doing most of the work. The designer gets 25% which is not too shabby. The remaining 25% gets split among the investors. In reality as an investor you need quite a lot to sell to make anything worth while, but hey you got a cheap tee so really it is just a bonus. Reinvest it in another design and hope you hit upon a best seller.

To check out the site for yourself just click on the picture.

Run Alice Run

Run Alice Run from Pampling

I really love clever minimalist design where the smallest amount of elements are used to tell a story. This Alice in Wonderland tee is a perfect example. From a distance you see the grinning Cheshire Cat. Upon closer inspection you realise the teeth are actually the gnarled trees in a spooky forrest. It brings to mind the classic scene where the cat appears and disappears while up in a tree. Then you see Alice is running among the trees and in doing so has disturbed a flock of birds. It has a foreboding feel to it, enhanced by the colors and the look in the cats eyes. The whole thing just draws you in as it slowly reveals its story.

You can get this tshirt from Pampling in both mens and womens styles. Click on the picture to be redirected to the website.

Tabitha

Tabitha by mykajelina

Todays tee is from renowned gothic fantasy artist Myka Jelina. As with all her work it is precise and stunningly beautiful. I really like how the angel style wings complement the Victorian style clothing, as if a lot of thought went into the ensemble. Strangely there almost seems to be a little melancholy in her eyes, an effect heightened by the blues in the color scheme. The vine like scroll work in the background is a nice touch as apart from framing the subject it also forms a subtle love heart around her.

This tee is available on a whole range of styles and colors. Click on the picture to go to the website to see all the options.

Mayhem Repair Shop - TeeFury Review

Mayhem Repair Shop by zerobriant

I received my latest t shirt from TeeFury a couple of days ago but I just got around to taking a few photos so I can share it with you. I ordered this one as a present for a friend without any reservations as I have always had good experiences with TeeFury. As usual the tee arrived in a black plastic envelope with a triangular clear window in the corner. (I have never understood the purpose of that window). The shirt itself is a decent weight and 100% cotton. The printing is good (not the best I have seen but far from the worst) and for the price of just $10 these are exceptional value.

TeeFury prints limited edition pop culture tees. Each is available for 24 hours only.

Foxy Rider

Foxy Rider from Drop Dead

Not many companies offer all over front and back prints for tees. Therefore when you do see one it tends to stand out from the pack. This one takes it even further. The use of monochrome photography for the background really makes the colorful cartoon fox pop. The sheer silliness of a humanoid teenager fox sitting on a bmx bike while talking on his phone and holding a ray gun borders on the surreal. It is exactly the type of thing that really gathers my attention.

Usually I don't like brand names and logos emblazoned across tshirts, yet with this one the name has been turned into graffiti on the roller door. Unless you know that it is a brand it would just seem part of the design. Done this way it basically becomes an in joke for people who know the brand. I find that approach intriguing and quite cool.

This tshirt is available from Drop Dead Clothing. For sizing and price just click on the picture.

Juicy

Juicy by olechka

This tee really stood out for me just due to the fact that it not the sort of artwork you usually see on apparel. This is more of the kind of fine art you would expect to see hanging on a gallery wall. The elegant pencil style illustration of the woman is brilliant. She looks composed, serene and to me at least, a little stand-offish. There are some light circular lines around her head which give a sense of movement. What is really striking though is the watercolor style splashes coming from her hair. It seems as if she is flicking the color out of her life in much the same way you would flick water out of your hair.

This tshirt is available from Uneetee. Click on the picture for sizing options and pricing.

I Wanna Rock

I Wanna Rock by emberplastik
 
There are a lot of tshirts around with a rock and roll theme yet none of them come close to the awesomeness of this. They always take themselves too seriously. Rock and Roll is supposed to be about fun and this tee captures that perfectly. Here the traditional two finger metal sign has been transformed into an impromptu concert. The digits have come alive in a sort of finger puppet mockery. Axl Rose and Slash entertain the crowd while the other three headbang. The cartoonish style of the artwork and bright colors are a great parody of cheap concert posters that you see plastered around and keep the fun vibe going.

This tshirt is available from Springleap for girls and guys. Click on the picture for more info.

Free T shirts !!!!!!!

After the massive success of last years 12 Days of Christmas giveaway the awesome folks over at the Tee Gazette are doing it again. Starting on the first of December 12 lucky peeps are going to walk away with free tees. Lots of independent and indie brands have donated merch to give away including some of my favourites. Head on over there now to check them all out and get the details on how to enter.

Tree of Wisdom

Tree of Wisdom by jimiyo

As a tshirt motif, the tree of life has been done so much as to have become a cliche. Therefore it is really exciting to find a new take on it. In this case it has morphed into the tree of wisdom. That makes sense to me in this day and age. Due to advances in science and medicine we are living longer than ever. In our technological driven lives gaining wisdom is much more important than life, and a lot harder.

Having the leaves of the tree form into a giant owl is the perfect way to get the wisdom message across. I am not too sure what the fish flying around represent, possibly a religious thing, but they do give it a delightful surreal quality. That is just reinforced by the birds flying around the bottom. I think this artwork is just superb.

You can get this from Redbubble on a whole range of different tshirt colors. Click on the picture to see all the options.

Hic Sunt Dracones

hic sunt dracones by amarillo

If you have ever looked at old maritime maps you will have noticed the sea monsters, usually serpents drawn out in the deep water. This tee takes that idea and completely flips it around. The land itself becomes the dragon while the ships are drawn out at sea. Using hills to represent scales and vegetation for shading is inspired. I can imagine that from a distance this would look like a generic dragon tshirt, only revealing its secrets as you got closer.

This tee is available from Goodjoes. Click on the picture for sizing options and price.

Triceraton Icon

Triceraton Icon by matt_diecast

It has been noted over the years how many ancient civilizations have similar themes and gods in their artworks, even though they could not have had any contact with each other. I am not going to get into a discussion here about all the theories that try to explain this phenomenon. I merely bring it up as an introduction to todays tee.

I really like the idea of a dinosaur depicted as a god because, to me at least, it takes the whole ancient gods debate to another place. It as if it is poking fun at science, pseudo science and possibly religion as well. The outfit and jewellery bring to mind Predator, and anyone who has seen the Aliens vs Predator movie will know where I am coming from on that point. Conspiracy theorists and general nutjobs could read a whole lot in this.

This tee is available from zazzle in a whole range of styles for both men and women. Click on the picture to see all the options.

Run Little Red

RUN by Ellen Ward

There have been a lot of tshirts done in the Little Red Riding Hood theme so it takes something extra special to stand out from the crowd. With this one it is the way that it uses the whole shirt as a canvas running from the shoulder all the way to the opposite corner. It makes it seem as if little red is fleeing downhill. The skeletal trees add a wintry foreboding aspect really increasing the tension. In the distance the wolf is in full flight, struggling to catch her.

To me this is reminiscent of old childrens storybooks, which is just not something you expect to see on a tee. I really wish there were more tshirts around that were this clever and engaging.

RUN is a new addition to the Threadless lineup and is available for both sexes. Click on the picture for sizing and pricing.

Scifiction

Scifiction by tolagunestro

I thought it was about time to add another tee to the denial files. You can't own this because it is no longer in print. In fact it took me a while just to find out who the artist is. This was originally sold by teefury way back in 2008. It really shows you how much the demographic of that site has changed with time. So kick back, drink in the awesomeness of retro science fiction and shed a tear because you will never own it.

Three Stoogebergs - Redbubble Review

The Three Stoogebergs by Scott Weston

I just received my Three Stoogebergs tee that I ordered from Redbubble and I have to say that I am impressed. After getting it out of the hard cardboard envelope the first thing I noticed was the little tag attached by a mini clothespin. It has the care instructions on it but more importantly the designers name and website info. It is so nice to see a print on demand company that does not treat its designers like slaves.

The shirt itself is American Apparel stock. After having a good look I cannot fault the printing. Perfectly centered and no white underlay bleedout which is a problem on a lot of dark tees. I bought this as a Christmas present for a family member, so I was a little apprehensive as this is my first order from redbubble. I needn't have worried.

This tee is available in multiple styles and colors. Just click on the picture to be taken to the website for all the options. Alternatively if you have a lot of patience this design is also up for voting at Qwertee. Once it gets enough votes it will be printed there and be quite a bit cheaper. You can cast your vote here

The Edge Of The World

The Edge Of The World by TangYauHoong

Once upon a time everyone believed that the world was flat, and that if you sailed too far you would fall off the edge of the world. How could the world be round ? All the water would fall off.

This tee takes that concept and turned it into a stunning piece of art. The edge itself running from the shoulder all the way to the bottom gives an amazing sense of movement and space. The grid like pattern on the cut away adds the depth needed. The small boat seems lonely all the way across the other side, lost in the sea of blue. What really gets me though is that the boat is heading straight for the precipice. With his back turned to where he is going does the boatmen even know what he is heading for ? The seagulls flying around above the drop are just the perfect finishing touch.

Available from Designs by Humans, this is available in both mens and womens styles. Click on the picture for sizing and pricing info.

Fruits Attack !!!

Fruits Attack! from A better tomorrow

Todays t shirt is just pure silliness. Using the old martian invader type movie posters as inspiration it flips it around so that fruit from outer space is attacking the Earth. It works so well because so many of those type of movies were ludicrous to start with.

I really like how instead of the usual attacking flying saucers watermelon and citrus halves are used, raining down death and destruction with their juices and seeds. The creatures themselves I am not so sure about. They seem to be mutated strawberries. The greatest part for me is right at the bottom, where hardly noticed there are cuts of meat and bones on the ground. It as if the fruit are getting revenge by turning humanity into food. I love the pure craziness and tongue in cheekiness of it all.

This shirt is available from A better tomorrow in a range of sizes. Click on the picture for more information.

Audio Trippin

Audio Trippin by dsilva

This tee is like an acid trip without the acid. It is an amazing illustration with such a surreal approach that it makes me just want to look more trying to figure it out. The title "Audio Trippin" gives some clue as to what is going on which is reinforced by the wires at the top. The skull which is the center of the piece brings to mind heavy metal, although artwork based around the heavy metal culture never looked like this. Then there is the Lovecraftian monster of tentacles and eyes at the bottom and back of the skull.

To me this tells the story of how music has evolved over time, and in the process become an all consuming monster. In this day and age we hear music everywhere. We can take our own selection of music with us anywhere we go to ensure that we can always listen to what we want.

I think the greatest thing about this tshirt, as with all surreal art, is the fact that it can mean something different to everyone. How you decipher it depends on how your mind works. That means that when you wear something like this, it will mean something different to every single person that sees it.

This tee is available in lots of styles and colors for both men and women from zazzle. Click on the picture for options and pricing.

Le Coucher du Soleil

Le Coucher du Soleil by MrWayne

Aside from the stunning artwork, what I really adore about this tee is the storybook like nature of it. It is the type of purely whimsical thing children imagine. The fatherly moon putting the sun to sleep at the end of the day by reading from its favourite book. The blanket becoming a city skyline is a stroke of genius and adds texture at the bottom that balances the night sky at the top. It is just stunning.

This tshirt is available from lafraise in both womens and mens styles. Click on the picture for sizing options and price.

Judith + Holofernes

Judith + Holofernes by Frank Barbara

Of the multitude of tees that I own this is one of my all time favourites. In fact I have worn this so much I have nearly worn it out. I love watching peoples reactions when they see it. Generally they dismiss it as a bit of a lovey dovey design, due a lot to the flowing lines and colors. However every so often you get somebody who looks at it closely. You can pinpoint the exact moment when they realise that she is holding a severed head. Their eyes widen and mouth opens just a fraction. I live for those moments.

I also adore the artwork itself. It uses nearly every inch of the available print space without looking boxy. Some people may be put off by the color discrepancy between the design and tshirt shown. I can tell you that with my tee the colors are middle of the road between the two. I think this may have to do with the lighting in the model photograph and differences between rgb color display verses cymk printing for the design view.

This tshirt is available via threadless. Click on the picture for pricing and sizing options.

Triceratops Riding A Tricycle

Triceratops Riding A Tricycle by Biotwist

This is the first tee to be added to the denial files. That's right you can't own it, yet. You see this design is up for voting at qwertee and will only get printed if it gets enough votes. At this point in time it has been up for voting for nearly a year and has less than 40 votes. I find this to be a great shame as it is such an awesome design.

The silliness of a dinosaur riding a bike just grabs me. The artwork is superb. He seems almost sad, as if he knows that he can't ride a tricycle. That is quite an achievement considering the general lack of facial expressions on reptiles. The red and white propeller cap dangling from his horn just seals the deal for me.

So if you are feeling generous, or if you really want to see this printed and own it like I do, head on over and cast a vote it's way.

The Watcher

The Watcher by BewareOfYajuu

I have an unnatural love of all things weird and bizarre, so I just could not pass up the opportunity to show this great tee. I think this is supposed to be an alien, however I like to think of it as a sea creature. It does have a strong resemblance to an octopus. Personally I don't think that is such a great stretch of the imagination. The worlds oceans are still a mystery in this day and age with only a small portion having been explored. We do know that there are some very strange creatures down there.

Regardless of if you think it is an alien, sea creature or something else entirely there is no disputing that it is a great design. The colors work perfectly together, while the flowing lines contrast beautifully with the angular border. In fact that border sort of resembles a keyhole. Maybe this is to represent a mystery being unlocked.

This tshirt is available from Artsprojekt in a range of styles and colors for both men and women. Click on the picture for pricing and options.