Child's Play
Child’s Play – Think Again
The AK-47 Russian automatic rifle designed in 1947, is amongst the most smuggled weapons of recent times, finding its way to conflicts in the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia.
In countries like Rwanda, Mozambique, Congo and Ethiopia this weapon was used by up to 100,000 children in armed conflict in 2005. Today it is estimated that there are between 200,000-300,000 children serving as soldiers for rebel groups and government forces in current armed conflicts.
Source – Human Rights Watch
Child’s Play 2
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hikickry
seriously, where are these designs coming from, you’ve been churning them out solidly :)
rubyred replied
hehe! Overdosing on that creative juice. Just on a bit of a roll, some a bit hit and miss at the moment – but appreciate it when you comment. This one has a serious message behind it though. Keep coming back hikickry!
Tokuri
Good message behind this.
jaywalker
Haha. Good question, hikickry! I have a theory that there are actually 3 rubyreds. That would explain a few things . . . :)
sjem ©
Have you seen Blood Diamond ? F**king disturbing. Child soldiers upset me more than most other things wrong in this world of ours.
rubyred replied
I have seen it, I’m with you on this one.
gypsycaster
It’s a fantastic design….wish it wasn’t true.
rubyred replied
Seems so surreal that it couldn’t be true, but it’s a very widespread problem – shocking
LostBoy
i like this.
rubyred replied
Cheers LostBoy, glad you do
mikoto
in my cart, awaiting pay check :)
rubyred replied
Nice one! mikoto, really glad you like it that much
PixelProtest
excellent concept
Frank Stillitano
Fantastic comment on the terrible issue of child soldiers. Maybe just slightly overcooked with the crayon…I don’t think it’s necessary, the concept would be completely obvious even without it. Great work!
rubyred replied
Thanks Frank. You are probably right, I’ve maybe overdone it – i was concerned it may have just looked like another gun shirt in the small preview pic. I should of had more conviction!
TsipiLevin
Brilliant!
cintrao
Really like this one. great concept.
gypsycaster
I’m from Washington DC originally, so I always saw more handgun trouble…but on a global level….really scary.
rubyred replied
You’re right. This could probably apply to most countries it seems with child violence. At the moment we have a real issue with kids killing kids in the streets of London.
gypsycaster
Cities are wierd places to be a kid. You become kind of invisible as no one wants to be responsible for what happens to you. Makes it seem really easy to do horrible things and get away with it. Sadly, London’s no different.
jumpy
best use of a gun on a tee yet :P
rubyred replied
Thanks Jumpy, I think I agree with you
slickjesus
Love ideas I wish I’d thought of v. excellent!
Craig 'has a n...
I love how its a yellow crayon with pink lines on the dot to dot
such a cool design
congrats on being featured
Bruce Watson
very clever.
jemimalovesbigted
Quality! You certainly are the flavour of the moment my friend… congrats on all the features as well =)
rubyred replied
Thanks jemimalovesbigted! My home page features are a bit strange – nice though ;)
dabones
great ideas!!
fixtape
Wow, this is such a strong image! I’m impressed with your ideas as well as the appearance of your work.
rubyred replied
Thanks very much fixtape. It’s nice to give people a laugh but sometimes it’s just as good to make them think for a bit, and hopefully this does.
Jafrankie
brilliant.