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Let the teabaggery begin in the finest, old tradition!

I wish I could explain… it’s just one of those things you read somewhere that sparks an idea, then another, and before you know it teabaggery is involved with a tshirt.

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This is a mockup for a full garment printing version of an existing design (available via clicking the image above).

I know, it’s not the most sophisticated or original design to slap on a shirt. However, I was a bit more after color combinations.

I think what might make this work really well would be a glossy finish to the skulls or something with a heavier texture than just letting the fabric of the garment work through.

I’ll admit, I’m currently dreaming of full-garment printing for this design but I will make it available in a smaller format on t-shirts soon at the Tornado Republic store.

I love the uniquely American history of Route 66 in style and culture.

I wasn’t sure if a filigree element would be work or not but I think it’s strong enough without detracting and in the end – I think it works well. Also, as I’ve mentioned elsewhere, I’m enjoying the more earthy-tones and somewhat non-standard garment colors since I’ve been so busy with high-impact-color designs lately.

I’ve been doing work for clients lately… lots of bright colors, eye-popping design elements, most geared toward either small format apparel designs or things like wine labels, brochures, etc.

I guess I was just wanting to play around with different elements. Sometimes it’s fun to just go another direction… distressed and weathered, subdued colors, and totally whacked garment colors – something that looks like it was two different batches of dye mixed together. Navy blue and bright colors that pop are great but sometimes it’s fun to just toss that out the window and go with garment colors that probably have no official color-name, big hem-to-hem printing, and a design that looks like it’s been through too many laundry cycles.

If I could find a POD that could give me all that – it could be a dream come true.

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My new “H20 Just Add Water” SIGG water bottle.

This was one of those designs that took the long way around to get to where it ended up. I think my brain was stuck on square aspect ratios and circular designs for too long. Once I finally got the color palette settled some of the more important parts of the composition came together.

I decided I wanted to emphasize the “verticality” of the water bottle and keep a bit more focus on earthy, natural colors. Although the blues might be a bit “ideal” I think it worked out while keeping the water-element evident throughout.

I also liked designing for this product due to the printing process… I can have a white canvas which permits me to use soft shadows instead of hard edged ones.

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