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GeriMarssaid 151 weeks ago

Sadly, I don't like the design placement. It looks too high to me.
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stablercakesaid 151 weeks ago

Cute! I like the idea! I'm more of a bright annoying color person myself, but this is nice work!

...I have an opinion like every day, don't I? :C
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GeriMarssaid 151 weeks ago

I should add, this is a beautiful design, however. I like the use of line and the feeling of movement and serenity it creates.
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bubamarasaid 151 weeks ago

Pretty nice up close, I like the artist's info on what/why; but at further than conversation distance, it looks like an atomic mushroom cloud eminating from a cat's litter box.
...otherwise, I like it. The color and problem mentioned above will keep me from buying it.
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Smallzsaid 151 weeks ago

Very cool! This will be my first buy from teefury.
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1234567said 151 weeks ago

message for lysol that i read from a few days ago: you say the simpler and/or art prints are for frat people, and that you want more of the joke t shirts? have you seen what frat guys wear? if it isn't something called holister or abercromie and fitch then it's a dickin the box t shirt, like you seem to want more of. you have it backwards. the simpler art stuff is worn by people like bret from flight of the conchords who are anything but frat.
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1234567said 151 weeks ago

also, good shirt. i just tend not to like light colored shirts, or wear them when i own them.
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deepseasaid 151 weeks ago

Just bought it. I like the colors of the shirt. It matches the subdued nature of the subject. I've gotten into bonsai and I love everything about it. Now I'll have a shirt for it too.
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memyself&Isaid 151 weeks ago

1234567: frat boys scare me. (a reaction I cannot control). I love Bret though.
I wish this design was on a different color b/c I am so pale and this color tends to wash me out. Also, if the actual design was darker and more pronounced it would stand out more...The colors make it really hard to see the detail which is actually pretty awesome. :D
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Arrowsaid 151 weeks ago

Nice illo! Congrats, great portfolio too!
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fairnymphsaid 151 weeks ago

Beautiful design and concept- congrats on the print, JW. If only I could wear Sand. :(
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torij9said 151 weeks ago

Beautiful. Very calming.

...And in no way skull or animal related. Which makes it that much better.
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jewelwingsaid 151 weeks ago

Just thought I'd say thanks for the comments. I've never done anything with this kind of earthy color palate, so it's something I wanted to try. I can't say for sure, but I have a feeling that the design on the actual shirt is going to show up a little more than it does in the picture. Although, I was going for a subtle, naturey look here so if that's not your thing, that's cool too.
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fairnymphsaid 151 weeks ago

And in no way skull or animal related

AMEN!

I think the colour palette and style work very nicely together, if you have the right skin tone. Visually, I love it. Especially the background which has an incredible amount of detail, reminiscent of TL tees. I didn't know TF could do those sort of prints.
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Stexesaid 151 weeks ago

True it isn't skull or animal related, but it is TREE related which is nearly as common.

I'm curious what Billabong shirt Jewelwing is talking about.
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christinesaid 151 weeks ago

kudos for going out on a limb and trying something different for you. earthy and natural suit you well. love it!
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casemeesaid 151 weeks ago

This design is decent, but like a few others, I'm not feeling the sand color.

Can I make a request to the good people at TeeFury to make a print on a bright colored t-shirt? I check this site every day and it's usually black, white, navy, brown/sand... A lot of my decision-making comes not only from the design, but also the color of the tee! I have too many black/dark-ish shirts already.

We need some bright color up in here! -- Hot pink (yes!), kelly green, even purple or something....... The weather's warming up, let's get summery, yes?
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crochet_bunniesaid 151 weeks ago

I love this! Unfortunately, this is a terrible color for my skin tone and I can't wear it. :(
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wottosaid 151 weeks ago

Nice subtle approach.
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Isosaid 151 weeks ago

Nice idea!
Very suble design. You have to look twice, I like that.
Thouh the color is not mine to wear.

But, only the last 100 years or so people were harming earth?! Are you kidding? People never cared about nature or earth. But it was only since the industrial revolution that people had the technology to cause severe damage.

Oh, and I agree on the bright colors issue!
I want to wear these during spring! Give me something bright green, red on heather grey,... intense colors!
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tonymontana444said 151 weeks ago

nice! i am always a fan of the bonsai tree!
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cfp913said 151 weeks ago

This tee is fantasic. Thank you for making it. I need to have it.
Much love
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drummergirlsaid 151 weeks ago

i love it but i cant really go for the light colors. great design though!! it has a nice subtle look. but sadly its a bit high placed for me.
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lysol92said 151 weeks ago

It is probably not what the artist was going for...
but this tee would look awesome on a black shirt with any neon colour ink
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goodgraveysaid 151 weeks ago

Absoloutly sold on this one. Your profile actually did it for me, props and thanks for the info on getting out there with creative work! Any little bit helps to someone starting out like me. And the Beatles comment made me smile.

I adore bonsai too, still looking for one to take care of, but this is so clever and sweet
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pipicheechsaid 151 weeks ago

happy pi day!!! 3.14!!!
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TragicallyHipsaid 151 weeks ago

Definitely dig the design and the idea, but not a fan of the tan and blue color combination.

I bought a shirt with a super sick design awhile back, but it was the blue and tan combo, and I hardly ever wear it because of the color combination.

And I love that green shirt at the bottom of your other designs, and the Beatles comment is awesome.
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Kiarkusaid 151 weeks ago

yay! a shirt that is PERFECT for me!
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Pickwicksaid 151 weeks ago

This is SO pretty. I also love the 'He Took Flight' shirt, do you currently have that available anywhere, Jewelking?
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No Pants Islandsaid 151 weeks ago

OMG! So gorgeous - love love LOVE it! But sand... aurg. Hmm.
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Crushemsaid 151 weeks ago

This is really stylish, a very slick design. Nice work :)
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mybelle717said 151 weeks ago

I am maniacally obsessed with 'He Took Flight'! Where where where can i get two of those??? It is absolutely gorgeous!
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jewelwingsaid 151 weeks ago

Glad to hear some of you like "He Took Flight!" It isn't for sale right now, but it is in contest at Springleap, so if you go vote for it maybe one day it will be. Go to http://www.springleap.com/designs/view/farewell-friend-fly-away
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SarahBonitasaid 151 weeks ago

I love the design... I have to admit though that at first I though I was seeing a litterbox. Up close it's awesome though. Is the shirt with the clownfish for sale anywhere? I love it!
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psychedelictamsaid 151 weeks ago

very tree friendly.
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jewelwingsaid 151 weeks ago

I wish the clownfish were for sale! It's called Tricky Jelly and it's one of my favorites. Woot rejected it for a daily and it didn't make it at Springleap, but maybe I'll put it in the store at my website one day.

Anyhow thanks, and thanks to everyone else for their comments. Good idea lysol92 about doing it in black and neon. That might totally happen.
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Archived Tee - 2009-03-14

Caretaker

About the artist

jewelwing

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A word from the curator:
What makes a bonsai tree so special? Is it the small size, or is it instead the attention to detail and the precise way it is shaped and grown? If the latter, imagine the power of a massive tree, every inch of which is planned...

Tell us the background of this design.
The little figurines that are used in bonsai are called Mudmen. I thought it would be cool to show these little guys in poses that you don't traditionally see, and I actually have a whole series of designs like this one. For this drawing in particular, I was thinking about the relationship between humans and the earth. It's in our nature to care for the earth. It was only in the last 100 years or so that people were overwhelmed by greed & technology and started to harm it. So hopefully this shirt has a bit of a positive message, like a reminder to think about your impact on the world.

How did you get started designing t-shirts?
Honestly, I saw woot mentioned on G4's Attack of the Show one day and decided to check it out. I'd been drawing my whole life, was working as a freelance graphic designer, and thought it looked like fun. I had lots of designs and sketches, but never thought of putting them on a shirt up until then. Turns out I like it more than anything else I've done.

What advice would you offer to aspiring designers?
When you're working for a client you have to do what they want, and sometimes that's not what you think is best, but with shirts it's pretty much up to you. So always do work that means something to you, that way no matter what reaction you get, you'll be happy with what you've created.

What would be your dream job?
Anything where I'm able to be creative and receive enough of a reward for it that I can keep doing it. And I'd like to be able to go outside a couple hours a day.

What are your feelings on genetic engineering?
If I can genetically engineer a miniature pet koala that purrs and can swim underwater, I'm all for it. Or a sea turtle that's small enough to live in my aquarium. If not, I'm strictly opposed to it.

Do you prefer cars, boats, planes or trains?
Boats. So I can take that mini koala out diving with me.

Lennon vs. McCartney: who would win the battle?
I don't want them fighting. What happened to We Can Work It Out?

Describe your favorite shirt that you own, and why you like it so much.
I should say any of my own designs, of course. I have a Billabong shirt I love that's an amazing shade of jungle green. I've never seen another tee this color. It has their logo on it in neon pink, blue, yellow & green and it's distressed. Very 80s. I just love the colors on it, they're so full of life.

What was your favorite as a kid: comics, cartoons, or movies? Was there a specific title you liked most of all?
I remember coming home from school everyday and watching Darkwing Duck.

What are a few of your favorite websites?
http://design-milk.com/
http://theprettyfaces.com/
Um... I don't know, I'm out...

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