Eagle Skull

Eagle Skull by Hydro74

I know I have featured tees by Hydro74 before but I just love his work. His style is so unique and precise, you can spot his work across a room. This amazing design was commissioned by Secret Artist.

Leg Fries

Leg Fries from Insomniac

I love surrealism. It can have deep meaning or just be weird for the sake of weirdness depending on who is viewing it, as well as their state of mind. With this piece you could wax lyrical about consumer culture and sex in advertising, or just admire the fine artwork. It is entirely up to you.

Moonscythe

Dead Is The New Life from Moonscythe

I just came across this brand Moonscythe and they have some amazing stuff by fantastic artists. The one pictured at the top is called "Dead Is The New Life" by Tony Midi. Down the bottom is the fabulous "Cernunnos" by QuietOctober. Although it seems they don't have a website and run solely from facebook, this is definitely a brand worth checking out.

Author Tone

Author Tone by Fourscore

I had a teacher at school who would drive us all insane by droning on and on about the tone of an authors writing. Everything we read had to be examined, dissected and studied until we got to the point of hating it, then we would move on to the next text. I loathed that class, as did all the other students. I read for escape, for enjoyment. I don't want to pull it apart to see how it works. The funny thing is I remember watching an interview with a certain author, years after school, where he was discussing a particular book that I had been forced to analyse. The author debunked myths regarding certain hidden meanings in his book. The same hidden meanings that our teacher had proclaimed true and scolded us for not picking up on them. I wonder if that teacher ever saw that interview?

Batman

Batman from Mr Four Fingers

I always get excited when I see someone doing new and unusual things with iconic imagery. In this instance it is Batman, but not as you have ever seen him before. Although it is that strange red mouth that jumps out at you, what I find really interesting is how the silhouette is so recognizable. With no facial characteristics it could really be anything, which proves the impact modern media has had on us all. The other thing that I find amazing is how the fade is done. Instead of using more traditional methods like halftones, lined triangles form a broken geometric pattern. It is such an unusual and interesting addition that I find myself continually drawn back to that part of the artwork.

T.V. Crab

TV Crab from Insomniac

This is one of the most bizarre, yet coolest tshirts I have ever come across. I have no idea if the artwork pertains to something or if it is just surrealism for surrealism's sake. Either way I want one in my wardrobe.

Ruin

Ruin by Dan Mumford

There are certain artists that have such a unique style that you can instantly recognise their work. Dan Mumford is one of those people. His work is always amazingly detailed and has a brilliant sense of light and shadow. The main problem is that small images on the net just can't do it enough justice.

Broken Blade

Broken Blade by Brian Luong

This is an example of a simple idea done really well. Having a sword as not just a piece of the design, but the main focus would be a hard thing for most people to pull off. The artwork has to be exceptionally good for it to work. In this instance a limited color palette has been used to great effect. It not only makes the illustration the hero, it also gives it a classy vintage feel.

Wolf Headdress

Wolf Headdress from Rook

Animal heads wearing a Native American style headdress are nothing new in the tshirt world but this one stands out for a couple of reasons. Firstly is the quality of the artwork. The pencil style illustration work on the face and feathers is superb. Secondly that green eye really pops against the monochromatic face. What I really like about it though is the intensity and fierceness of that snarl.

Last Wish

Last Wish from Disturbia

If someone had described this tee to me I wouldn't have bothered to check it out. Generally I hate boxed edges on artwork and skulls have been done to death. This turns out to be the exception to the rule. I like how the art is cut into by the neck seam. It is something I have never seen before and it really stands out. There is a real hand drawn look which I find really compelling considering the crazy amount of detail. Ultimately it is the character itself that sells this for me. The pose and clothing bring to my mind Native Americans although I am not sure if that is what the artist intended. Lastly it is a skull tee that isn't black, a rarity in itself.

Leaders of the Free World

Leader's of the Free World by biteintoacloud

People in gasmasks is something that has been done many times. What makes this so unique is the placement of the artwork. It wraps around from the front onto the back. I really like this because on the side we see the boy and girl are holding hands. Unity in more ways than one.

Hellraiser

Hellraiser from Electric Zombie

Hold onto your hats horror fans because this may just be the best Jason Voorhees tee ever. The artwork is so good that you would normally only find it on a poster. I really like the reflection in the blade. The screaming woman is a nice hidden touch.

Hero, the Princess is Trapped in the Castle!

Hero, the Princess is Trapped in the Castle! by Wagner Nogueira Lima

This is one of the most unique and incredibly detailed tshirt artworks I have ever come across. It takes the old story of the hero saving the princess from the castle to a whole new level. This castle is alive, a colossal hulking creature. Imagine how much harder would this make your quest. I would really love to see one of these up close to check out all the details. Hopefully those chained dragons don't come to life while I am admiring.

Vamp Girl

It is way past time that I hit you with another denial. That's right, sadly you can't own this amazing tee as it is no longer for sale. Don't worry too much as Iron Fist always has some amazing tees for sale.

Tales Of A Scorched Earth

Tales of A Scorched Earth by Christopher Lovell

I have featured Chris Lovell's work before because his work is always amazing. I think he has outdone himself with this one though. While it is the stuffed animals that first draw you in, they do so by giving you a false sense of security. This is a post apocalyptic scene the like of which has never been seen before. Scantily clad babes with gun belts are wearing some of the decapitated heads. I really like how all the faces look so sad and deranged, a far cry from what we are used to from childrens toys. A dead tree reaching its bare limbs into the sky adds to the morose feeling. There is a Smashing Pumpkins song with the same name as this shirt. I am not sure if was the inspiration but not only would this make a great tee for that song, it would actually fit in with all the artwork on that album.

Apsara

Apsara from Overseize

I am absolutely in love with this rendition of Apsara, the Hindu spirit of clouds and water. For starters the artwork is just magically detailed. I want to see one up close to study all the small details. There is a perfect balance between traditional elements and a modern style which gives it a uniqueness rarely seen on tees. The thing I like most though is how serene she looks. That is something we should all aspire to in our hectic modern lives.

Record Breaker

Record Breaker by jun087

Originally I thought this was a fairly simple design, but the more I look at it the more I see. The guy breaking the record is obvious and is a nice pun in itself. The fact that the guy is dressed as a martial artist adds another level as it has echos of someone beating a metal gong to signify the start or finish of a fight. The cracks themselves look like lightning bolts, so the record could be the night sky. The other possibility is that the bolts are coming from the center, much in the vein of Dragonball and similar things. It is a very intriguing design.

Urban Rescue

Urban Rescue from Rak Wear

I just came across this site called Rak Wear that do tees based on our urban heros like firefighters, policemen, search and rescue and medical specialists. While that in itself is not unusual it is the design itself that is. Rather than clipart stars and typography these shirts feature watercolor and ink style artwork that tells a story. Each one is just stunning.

Audio Visual

Audio Visual from LiHai

I have seen a few modern takes on the Alphonse Mucha style but they have all been well known modern characters done in his style. This tee is something different. There are hints to Mucha here but the artist has imparted his own style which is much more modern. The sexy dj girl really takes that to another level though.

Improviso

Improviso 2.0 by rodisley jose da silva

This is a really unique take on the old happy/sad clown cliche. The smile looks like it has been drawn in crayon, or possibly makeup, which really makes it stand out against the lifelike seriousness of the face. It seems the message is that real life is full of suffering while happiness is a fake veneer that we show the world.