It's Friday

Cupcake Cult Its Friday from Poizen Industries

I know it is weird having a blog post titled It's Friday on a monday but I thought this would make your day a little bit brighter. A super cute Hello Kitty take on Jason Voorhees. I especially like the womens version with the pink blood. Now when people annoy you today you can imagine this sneaking up behind them.

Available in both mens and womens styles.

Help Skummie

Skummie Store

I just found out that the amazing Skummie is very sick. Although I have featured his tees on this blog more than once I really wanted to help get the word out about this. From his facebook page -

As you may or may not know I've been battling muscular dystrophy all my life. Wheelchair bound since a teenager. I still remained very independent and lived a pretty normal life. In the past few months l started feel sick and out of breath and it kept getting worse and worse it seemed. I was thinkin I had a bad sinus infection. So I got that treated and felt a little better but still feeling pretty shitty. I slept for 14 hours one day and got up for a while and ate. Still felt tired and wanted to go to bed again.`But I had zero energy to even transfer from my chair to my bed. My mom convinced me to go to the hospital. They did all kinds of tests and pumped me full of antibiotics and fluids. Thinking it must be an infection somewhere. My blood pressure was incredibly low. I nearly passed out twice that night. I really think if I had chosen to go to bed and not the ER I probably woulda died without the IV's. My blood was showing some concerning elevated creatinine levels which might indicate a heart issue. So all that night and the next day they moved me to the ICU and did scan and tests alll day. I felt very sick the whole time, couldn't keep any food down, couldn't sleep. Finally on the third day they did a heart cath angiogram to take a look at my heart see there were an blockages causing my heart to be working so poorly. The actual procedure was pretty basic, the they don't even put you out.

No blockages, good news right?

Well no... actually very bad news because is just means weak heart muscle is only working 10 percent of what it should be. Now for a normal person this would be ok but for a person with MD its very life threading. Any meds I could take would lower my heart rate to much.

So, I'm going to die from this?

Yeah..

Oh..wow......man...how much time do I have?

It's hard to say, for a while there it was sounding like I might not leave the hospital alive.

Three more days recovering and monitoring pass. Finally after a few more long days and nights I was stable enough to leave the hospital. Home sweet home! After all those days in bed getting bloated and unable to move took its toll. I was a mess, dizzy, slow, and groggy. So it doesn't leave me much time hopefully months. Just hope my ticker keeps ticking. Now I'm recovering now slowly but surely. Feeling pretty ok now most days. Still sick and still tired but ok. I hope my hands will get back to somewhat normal enough to draw again. Who knows...

The good news is that I'm going to try my best to get the new skummie line (at least four shirts and lots of cool shiz) Lucky for you I had a bunch of new finished designs ready to go before I got so ill. Not to mention all the designs I want to reprint in new ways. As well as designs I haven't used. It would be a shame if these designs didn't see the light of day. If it only works with You're support. If it all works maybe out skummie can continue beyond me. Just trying to live day to day. Now live your life cause you only have one.

Needless to say, I'm not taking commissions at this time.

Thank all of you for supporting Skummie!

-Kory "SKUMMIE" Schuerman

You can help by heading over to the Skummie store and showing your support by making a purchase. Along with the cool tees there are stickers, posters, hats and buttons. Go and check it out.

Black Christmas

Black Christmas from Fright Rags

It's Christmas and I just couldn't resist featuring this limited edition tee from Fright Rags. Black Christmas was a film ahead of its time, pioneering techniques like the classic “the call is coming from inside your house” and showing scenes from the killer’s perspective, four years before John Carpenter's Halloween. 

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.

Red Riding Hood With Wolf Heart

Red Riding Hood With Wolf Heart from Restyle

I was drawn to this tee because of the zombie theme, but it turned into an interesting study in psychology for me. My mind has been so bombarded with standard fairy tale images that I honestly thought Red was holding an apple. It proves the point that you see what you expect to see. When I finally discovered that she was actually holding a heart, it added a whole new dimension to the story. Now I am sitting here wondering what else I have missed that has been in plain sight.

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.

The Mummy

The Mummy from The Horror Project

This has to be one of the most horrifying mummy themed tees out there. It really takes the idea of an unstoppable undead creature to the extreme. He has broken the chains that were binding him and is now coming it get you. This is no slowly shuffling monster either, he is moving so fast that his bandages are flying off. If death couldn't stop him do you really think you have any chance?

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.

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.

Fvneral Apparel

Fvneral Apparel

It's finally here. I have been waiting (pretty impatiently) for this brand to launch. Fvneral is the brainchild of artist Robert Borbas aka. Grindesign and features not just his work but also the likes of Craig Robson, Joshua Andrew Belanger and Niclas Mortensen. After lots of sneak peek teases on facebook it is great to have a good look at the designs. Make sure you head on over and have a look for yourself.

Decimation

Decimation by Dan Mumford

This reminds me of those old pulpy science fiction covers. A fire breathing, tentacled, alien monster is on a destruction frenzy and killing everyone in its path. The soldier crouching behind the car with his gun at the ready looks so insignificant compared to his adversary. It makes me want to know his story. Will he survive, save the day, or get fried along with the others?

Nevermore

Nevermore from Zombie Liquorice

Time to add another tee to the denial files. I can't believe it has ben about a year since the amazing Zombie Liquorice closed its doors. Sadly missed.

Jewels

Jewels from Electric Zombie

I had such a crush on Julie from Return of the Living Dead 3 as a teenager, so it was really cool to come across a tee featuring her and wow, what a tee. The artwork is superb, so lifelike as to be almost a photo. I am in love all over again. She truly is breaking hearts and piercing body parts.

We've Got Some Work To Do Now

We've Got Some Work To Do Now by Travis Pitts

Yay Threadless has finally reprinted this awesome Scooby Doo design. You may have seen the picture before as it has been plastered all over the net. Not surprising really. Scooby and Velma looking all tough and mean during a zombie apocalypse, what's not to love.

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis from Miles To Go

This tee is inspired by "the Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka. I have to admit that I have not read it, well not all of it anyway. I started reading it a few years ago but I was having some personal problems at the time and just found it too depressing. After seeing this tee I am inclined to go back and have another go.

Esoterica

Esoterica from Vicious History

I love the artwork and the subject matter on this tee, it is one of the most unique out there. Plague doctors were medical physicians who saw those who were infected during the Black Death. It is the sort of job that only those not quite right in the head would take on. Perfect subject choice for a company called Vicious History.

Sweet Child O’Mine

Sweet Child O’Mine by DCAY

Time to add another tee to the denial files. That's right you can't own this creepy number as it has been sold out for a while. Guess you will just have to spend your time wondering just what the heck is in that baby carriage.

Kids, Don't Read The Necronomicon

Kids, Don't Read The Necronomicon by wagnogueira

This took me right back to my childhood, staying up late at night reading horror stories when I should have been sleeping. For the uninitiated the Necronomicon is a fictional grimoire appearing in the stories by horror writer H. P. Lovecraft. I love how the boys imagination is bringing Cthulhu and all the other monsters to life. The artwork is fantastically detailed. In fact I would love to see this as a print hanging in libraries. It would surely help kids get into reading.

Ruler Of The Earth

Ruler Of The Earth from Ghoststar

To be honest I am not sure who the character on this tee is, or even if it supposed to represent a known character at all. I like to think of him as the king of zombies. I really like the way the king seems to reach out of the tee with his magic sword giving it a 3D appearance. 

Frank N Steins

Frank N Steins from Tshirt Bordello

Dr's Frank N Steins Embalming Elixir. This amazing embalming elixir Livens Skin, Prevents Decay and Breaks Rigamortis. The perfect tee for all zombie lovers.