Love the stuff on the side, the shirt is rather underwhelming- what's with the hand drawn whale vs. the poorly incorporated vector bombs? This idea definitely needed refinement.
Neat o:
Something about Powder Blue t-shirts just doesn't work for me. Maybe there's some repressed childhood memory or something.
Whatever it is, the design is my kind of design, but something is keeping me from purchasing :/
I liked this design better when it had baby whales instead of bombs. I thought the bomber motif was obvious without using actual bombs. And whales are cuter than bombs. Bombs are just kind of bad. They kill things, e.g. this design.
alimd said: This just makes me think of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
Is anyone else getting that?
hey, what's this roaring sound, whooshing past what I'm suddenly gonna call my head? Wind! Is that a good name? It'll do. Yeah, this is really exciting. I'm dizzy with anticipation!
I kinda want this, but I already bought the Muppet Count and Mario Kart shirts, both of which are on light blue. Stop printing the good comedy designs on light blue! Save 'em for the skulls or some other design I don't purchase.
Great idea, but sadly unresolved. The whale and bombs are drawn in utterly differently ways and so it doesn't 'gel' as well as it could. Also, you could have varied the scale of the bombs so it doesn't look so cut-and-paste. Still, as I said, great idea though!
As someone else said the bombs and whale aren't incorporated very whale (well. sorry, couldn't resist... haha) maybe if the bombs had some of those hand-drawn lines to tie the two together a bit more, rather than seeming separate because of their lack of unified texture... blablabla..
Anyway. I think all of the side work is awesome. That bear with the purplish birds flying overhead would make a badass tshirt. If this tee were that, I'd be 11 bucks lighter in the wallet region... Ah, well. Congrats on the print!
melbel said: Pretty much all these designs on the side are making me say "what the hell...?"
What the hell what? Developing your critique to something further than that might be a good thing to do, since the artist cant really know whats what in your ideas about the art.
The whale is awesome, as is the cute bombs. The stuff on the side are remarkably good, all of it really. All be it i was mostly drawn to the first two, and the last one. That last one is incredible.
melbel said: Pretty much all these designs on the side are making me say "what the hell...?"
What the hell what? Developing your critique to something further than that might be a good thing to do, since the artist cant really know whats what in your ideas about the art.
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Aww its cute that you think I care what you think.
You are telling me you have never looked at something and thought "what the hell"? as in... what the hell is that.
In Taiwan a giant whale exploded in the street. People where comming up with theories that the next biological weapon was going to be in the form of a whale. This was on the history channel, not lie.
Haha!
i like this shirt, alot. but i just bought the yoda one and bills are coming soon. ill review my funds and come back with a decision before the day is up though
melbel said: Pretty much all these designs on the side are making me say "what the hell...?"
What the hell what? Developing your critique to something further than that might be a good thing to do, since the artist cant really know whats what in your ideas about the art.
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Aww its cute that you think I care what you think.
You are telling me you have never looked at something and thought "what the hell"? as in... what the hell is that.
Wow, it's so cute that you think any of us care what you think, since you're always negative and rarely with anything nice to say at all, and zero useful critique for the artist.
@Naytally and ocms, score, I'm not the only one!!! Nerds unite!
I would've owned this shirt, but those bombs just aren't doing it for me. Why aren't they illustrated in the same style as the whale? Or even the side art? I would've loved to see one of those girls on a tee. Bring the artist back for round two and I'm in.
what bothers me is the whale is so stylized and detailed and the bombs, are just....there..the shirt is meow to me, it seems like the artist drew an awesome whal;e and then was like "hey I should add some bombs to make the movie connection..
The boar in the side art is really emotive. I makes me think of an updated Animal Farm. I'm disturbed by all of the pix, and that pleases me a great deal. Fine work.
melbel said: Pretty much all these designs on the side are making me say "what the hell...?"
What the hell what? Developing your critique to something further than that might be a good thing to do, since the artist cant really know whats what in your ideas about the art.
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Aww its cute that you think I care what you think.
You are telling me you have never looked at something and thought "what the hell"? as in... what the hell is that.
I dont think you care what I think, actually I was suprised you replied.
I've thought What the hell a few times, I cant say I remember it but logic states that the thought mustve flewn through my head when looking at something. All be it I never comment with just that, as it seems - to me - that you are just really stupifying the persons work by not actually asking 'whats up with that or this'. You just make a blunt comment.
So I refrain from it. I was just saying that most artists wants more than that. Some dont though, and thats fine. And some dont want to give more, and thats fine to. But im entitled to mark upon it when I see it, and say that it might be nicer to say something more?
I wasnt being rude to you, I was just stating my point since I see comments like that all the time and they are starting to wear me out :P
I think the side work is spectacular, the artist has real talent. My only reason for not liking the shirt is that the similar theme with "something" dropping bombs in the same manner has appeared all over the Internets lately
I absolutely adore Connelly's work and would have totally bought medicalboar, but I'm afraid I'll have to pass. This is really cool and makes me think of
but I'm afraid I just have too many sky blue shirts. I'm afraid I'd never wear it :C
Awesome designs. Period. This artist has some serious skills. Cut him some slack for the hand drawn whale vs. vector bombs. It's obivious this artist has vision/passion. A bit on the dark side for me. The deer/woman/bear design in amazing!
antsinthekitchen said: Not too keen on the whale, but your knife throwing badger is awesome. I also like the young woman holding the Rattus Norvisticus aka wharf rat.
@alimd i dont really give a rats a s s if you care what i have to say... if you dont like what i have to say then skip right over it when you see my name. you obviously dont come on here a lot because there are plenty of days where i talk about how much i love the shirt. grow up.
Its not really up to you to decided if my comment is good or not, thank god. Sorry if unlike you I dont come on here every day saying "im digging this"
@heyraputah... thank you for being one of the few with a sense of humor.
plain said: word to your moms/im here to drop bombs
"I got more rhymes than the Bible's got Psalms
And just like the Prodigal Son I've returned
Anyone steppin' to me you'll get burned
'Cause I got lyrics and you ain't got none
So if you come to battle bring a shotgun!
But if you do you're a fool, 'cause I duel to the death
Try and step to me you'll take your last breath
I gots the skill, come get your fill
'Cause when I shoot ta give, I shoot to kill
I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seats and..."
So I went and checked out his website... smuuuuuurf!!! That is some crazy skill with fabric markers on cloth. The original hand drawn version of this shirt looked so much better!! I want to know how I can get some of those hand drawn items... like that purse and a couple of the shirts.
Oh, and to the artist, I really love your work. The linework is amazing and your portfolio is great. Your style is disturbing but in a way that makes it so you can't stop looking at it and thinking about it throughout the day.
It reminds me of the artwork in the "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark," books. Whether people like it or not, it stays with them.
To the artist, i just saw your portfolio and it is scary, haunting, a little disturbing and absolutely beautiful! As an artist myself i am truly jealous and inspired! Fantastic work. Keep up the good work, oh props on the hand made tees with the fabric markers, just great stuff!!
like the powder blue alot for this design. not going to buy though. the raccoon on the right with the daggers is boss and the one below it. i'd buy both of those!!!!
just finished checking out the portfolio and shirts on the artists site. WOW!!! dude i'm totally into your art. i'd buy pretty much everything you've done
I thought this shirt was rather nifty. Something new and unusual. The first thing that came to mind about it for me was like sheesh, Captain Kirk had Scotty design transparent aluminum to go back in time to save these guys. What a way to repay them. Of course, I guess they could be mad at the humans for ruining their environment.
By the by, I was curious how the colors are chosen for shirts. I too have been buying way too many t-shirts as of late and my closet is starting to look like the sky.
Aw, I missed this one. Although I was shocked when I saw the artist because this guy was two years ahead of me in high school. Hm, it's a small world. =)
Anyway, I would love to see more of his work on t-shirts here!
A word from the curator: So often the best attack is the one that is least expected!
Tell us the background of this design. Back when i started drawing on plain shirts with sharpies, this was one of my first designs. Im so happy to see it multiplied!
What do you want TeeFury fans to know about you? Im more than a whale on a tee shirt, please visit my site!
What do you absolutely not want them to find out? What I looked like in middle school.
Name a few of your favorite things.
ANIMALS, twizzlers, illustration, apple juice, pokemon, pet rats, and my bike!
What are your feelings about television?
I hate the power it has over me. I tend to avoid it when i can. drawing is the best substitute!
Do you prefer the chocolate, marshmallows or graham crackers?
Definitely chocolate. dark.
Giant squid vs. giant human: which would win the battle? Squid. 10 limbs vs. 4, no contest. Unless it was a giant siamese twin. THEN it would be a close battle.
Describe your favorite shirt that you own, and why you like it so much.
My white hanes v-necks because they are so easy to stain and i like living dangerously.
Which is better, gaming, reading, or watching movies? Name your favorite title in your chosen medium.
Gaming. And that would have to be POKEMON. Diamond and Pearl of course.
What inspires your work?
Most of the time its a mix of badass animals, loud music and day-dreaming.
Any shout outs? A big thanks to jimiyo for repping my stuff!
Calexicosaid 127 weeks ago
calleyzkatsaid 127 weeks ago
plainsaid 127 weeks ago
melbelsaid 127 weeks ago
EdwardBlakesaid 127 weeks ago
TurnThePaigesaid 127 weeks ago
and i love it.
i really like this design, but i dont know if its bound for my teeshirt drawer yet.
alimdsaid 127 weeks ago
Is anyone else getting that?
ansharpsaid 127 weeks ago
Omnitariansaid 127 weeks ago
leastsaid 127 weeks ago
Something about Powder Blue t-shirts just doesn't work for me. Maybe there's some repressed childhood memory or something.
Whatever it is, the design is my kind of design, but something is keeping me from purchasing :/
KyleMittskussaid 127 weeks ago
wringzsaid 127 weeks ago
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ocmssaid 127 weeks ago
A whale, miles above the surface, in a not naturally tenable position, along with several bombs? Just needs the bowl of petunias.
cassiela89said 127 weeks ago
Dr.Wormsaid 127 weeks ago
MalcolmXXYsaid 127 weeks ago
I miss you man.
Scarletsaid 127 weeks ago
said 127 weeks ago
This guy obviosly has high quality stuff, so why pick this for the shirt? ):
neonixsaid 127 weeks ago
naytallysaid 127 weeks ago
hey, what's this roaring sound, whooshing past what I'm suddenly gonna call my head? Wind! Is that a good name? It'll do. Yeah, this is really exciting. I'm dizzy with anticipation!
poodleredsaid 127 weeks ago
matt2koolsaid 127 weeks ago
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matthksaid 127 weeks ago
brainvillesaid 127 weeks ago
melbelsaid 127 weeks ago
For your sake I hope you are referring to this... http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=nuke%20wigglytuff%20whales%20for%20jesus
CPUT99said 127 weeks ago
Anyway. I think all of the side work is awesome. That bear with the purplish birds flying overhead would make a badass tshirt. If this tee were that, I'd be 11 bucks lighter in the wallet region... Ah, well. Congrats on the print!
CPUT99said 127 weeks ago
mirrorTEAsaid 127 weeks ago
What the hell what? Developing your critique to something further than that might be a good thing to do, since the artist cant really know whats what in your ideas about the art.
The whale is awesome, as is the cute bombs. The stuff on the side are remarkably good, all of it really. All be it i was mostly drawn to the first two, and the last one. That last one is incredible.
Kimoppisaid 127 weeks ago
I agree with other people, the whale and bombs are composed so differently that it looks like they were meant for two different shirts.
Side art, on the other hand, will most likely haunt my dreams... that's fantastic!
godzillasaid 127 weeks ago
and i love how the mourning bear is a SUN BEAR!
melbelsaid 127 weeks ago
Aww its cute that you think I care what you think.
You are telling me you have never looked at something and thought "what the hell"? as in... what the hell is that.
Tricky Dicksaid 127 weeks ago
brycedriesengasaid 127 weeks ago
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antsinthekitchensaid 127 weeks ago
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Sick_Girlsaid 127 weeks ago
Ditto on that!
whenxxmetxysaid 127 weeks ago
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DeRocksaid 127 weeks ago
Haha!
wottosaid 127 weeks ago
rodratsaid 127 weeks ago
side art is good too!
BubbaNushsaid 127 weeks ago
Mindmusicsaid 127 weeks ago
kinda reminds me of an other artist tho
aryzhankovsaid 127 weeks ago
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eaddictsaid 127 weeks ago
alimdsaid 127 weeks ago
Wow, it's so cute that you think any of us care what you think, since you're always negative and rarely with anything nice to say at all, and zero useful critique for the artist.
@Naytally and ocms, score, I'm not the only one!!! Nerds unite!
gabezillasaid 127 weeks ago
dramallama56said 127 weeks ago
bettsmediasaid 127 weeks ago
Directnote: The side art is killer. Any posters available?
DCAYsaid 127 weeks ago
integral_apparelsaid 127 weeks ago
Great art but not my cup o soup.
siryuenglingsaid 127 weeks ago
bobbasaid 127 weeks ago
mirrorTEAsaid 127 weeks ago
I dont think you care what I think, actually I was suprised you replied.
I've thought What the hell a few times, I cant say I remember it but logic states that the thought mustve flewn through my head when looking at something. All be it I never comment with just that, as it seems - to me - that you are just really stupifying the persons work by not actually asking 'whats up with that or this'. You just make a blunt comment.
So I refrain from it. I was just saying that most artists wants more than that. Some dont though, and thats fine. And some dont want to give more, and thats fine to. But im entitled to mark upon it when I see it, and say that it might be nicer to say something more?
I wasnt being rude to you, I was just stating my point since I see comments like that all the time and they are starting to wear me out :P
the_jcwsaid 127 weeks ago
mirrorTEAsaid 127 weeks ago
HeyReputahsaid 127 weeks ago
hockeyguy1822said 127 weeks ago
stablercakesaid 127 weeks ago
but I'm afraid I just have too many sky blue shirts. I'm afraid I'd never wear it :C
cycles09said 127 weeks ago
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silruinsaid 127 weeks ago
stablercakesaid 127 weeks ago
...that's definitely a raccoon, not a badger lmao
ShellyShenoysaid 127 weeks ago
This artist... good stuff. Just very much not my taste.
melbelsaid 127 weeks ago
Its not really up to you to decided if my comment is good or not, thank god. Sorry if unlike you I dont come on here every day saying "im digging this"
@heyraputah... thank you for being one of the few with a sense of humor.
shiiba_artsaid 127 weeks ago
"I got more rhymes than the Bible's got Psalms
And just like the Prodigal Son I've returned
Anyone steppin' to me you'll get burned
'Cause I got lyrics and you ain't got none
So if you come to battle bring a shotgun!
But if you do you're a fool, 'cause I duel to the death
Try and step to me you'll take your last breath
I gots the skill, come get your fill
'Cause when I shoot ta give, I shoot to kill
I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seats and..."
itsbethsaid 127 weeks ago
FuzzyLogicsaid 127 weeks ago
I love the Raccoon, Bear and Boar.
Wow.
Foifsaid 127 weeks ago
And so is the rest of the art, very...interesting? Either way, i really like your style!
I'm actually liking the difference in style, a little funky, but why can't we change things up every so often?
boxcardrocksaid 127 weeks ago
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Foifsaid 127 weeks ago
No, many people above also voiced their opinionated concern over it.
Scarletsaid 127 weeks ago
No. You should really nuke he whales. They like it.
alimdsaid 127 weeks ago
It reminds me of the artwork in the "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark," books. Whether people like it or not, it stays with them.
IronMansaid 127 weeks ago
steveomacsaid 127 weeks ago
n0limit5said 127 weeks ago
my favorite is the wolf/pig looking thingie with the needles as teeth. it genuinely scared me.
steveomacsaid 127 weeks ago
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SofaKingMegasaid 127 weeks ago
I'd buy one but once again... the shirt color is just not my style.
*sigh*
pattebrosaid 127 weeks ago
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Carrie76said 127 weeks ago
By the by, I was curious how the colors are chosen for shirts. I too have been buying way too many t-shirts as of late and my closet is starting to look like the sky.
thelauronatorsaid 127 weeks ago
i'm sad i missed this.
puccasaid 127 weeks ago
Anyway, I would love to see more of his work on t-shirts here!