Graffiti Heraldry
Graffiti Heraldry
Celebrating the history and urban street movement of the UK.
My entry for the London Calling challenge, finally placed 5th. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported it. ;)
Process and t-shirt:

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Natalie Tyler
This is one awesome tee! Love the details in the description too …
rubyred replied
Cheers Nat, I’m enjoying letting people see a bit of my process.
bahgoesthesheep
i love the little progression slide. i always thought you were a vector artist. damn fine linework my friend! lol great design as well x3.
rubyred replied
Thanks very much bah. I’m much happier with a pen in my hand rather than a mouse, but I like to mix the two.
ElRobbo
Your work is not only creative, rubyred – it always (well, almost always) holds a strong message of some kind that is embedded in every component of each piece.
Furthermore, you hand-design them!
You’re a very talented designer – keep up the amazing work, mate!
rubyred replied
Such a nice comment ElRobbo and much appreciated. Glad you like my stuff!
Stephen Rowsell
love seeing the process of your work, and this is a fine tee!
rubyred replied
Thanks Steve!
AnitaInverarity
Great T- Love the process show- Keep up the good work peeps x
rubyred replied
Thanks for taking a look Anita ;)
schytsoframe
I want to be more elaborate in showing how much I like (all) your design(s), but all I can come up with is DAMN!....so cool!
rubyred replied
Cheers buddy. Damn, I’m pleased you like it!
sjem ©
Some seriously good grunging here.
LostGod
so do you red-draw your lines in the puter or just colour digitaly?
what sort of paper do you use?
rubyred replied
Hey Dave, I draw up the design with ink on cartridge paper, scan it in then colour up in Photoshop. I create some texture with a toothbrush and ink and scan that too. This design has 18 different layers in PS. I don’t redraw the lines, as I like the look of real lines. Make much sense?
Care
wow…Great T!!...loved to see the process to get you to this : )
Miriam Shilling
thanks for sharing your process, this is again a really great design. what program do you use to colour your design?
rubyred replied
Thanks Miriam. I use Photoshop to put the design together, using a bit of handmade texture scanned in.
Ross Robinson
I had always thought you were a vector guy too. My respect for you has just increased tenfold.
rubyred replied
Wow, cheers buddy – appreciated!
Cimmerrian
Im with Schytsoframe … DAMN ! Simply amazing work I wish I could come up with a better word too , but Im having trouble since my jaw has dropped down to my keyboard ….truly talented artwork my friend !
rubyred replied
You’re a good guy Steve, thanks very much!
fashionforlove
Great work ! Everything has been said !
rubyred replied
Thanks for checking it out!
DieselLaws
To create the images you do, with a pen to paper, is truly a visual feast. This is another work of art that should be purchased 10x over. Now when are you going to open your own shop?!
rubyred replied
Thanks DL. It’s a combination of techniques. But the computer is just another tool, like pen and paper to me. It’s the combining of tools that I enjoy the most.
Jason Moses
Awesome on asphalt. Nothing like pen and paper. Thanks for sharing.
rubyred replied
Thanks Jason. I was thinking I should display it on asphalt too, maybe I’ll change it?
Scott Robinson
That`s some damn fine work there RR.. Take yourself a bow
rubyred replied
Cheers Scott, I’ll be careful not to put my back out!
Shaun Stevenson
You might bw gwtting sick of hearing this but awesome tee :)
rubyred replied
Thanks mate, still nice to hear ;)
Vinko
Ditto. Definitely one of my favourites of yours. Keep it going – can you top this? All part of the fun though right ;) Improving and challenging yourself all the time – but to me it looks like you’re pretty much top of your game!
rubyred replied
Cheers Vinko. I always look to push the limit so I hope I haven’t peaked yet! ;)
Gethin
awesome, love it .. well done!!
rubyred replied
Thanks very much Gethin.
Vulcan Spark S...
nice work
rubyred replied
Thanks very much Vulcan, I’m glad you like my work.
Hena Tayeb
cool
rubyred replied
Hey Hena, thanks for stopping by to check it out.
yanmos
Everything has been said. You are amazing roger!
rubyred replied
Thanks Yannis, my friend!
James Lillis
Damn – you pulling out the BIG guns now… Definitely on to a winner. :)
rubyred replied
Cheers James. Just managing to confuse myself with which one to enter ;)
pigeonboy
this is great dude!
rubyred replied
Thanks very much pigeonboy
dreeft
Incredible.
MuscularTeeth
raaaaadeeeecaall
rubyred replied
Cheers Mr Teeth!
Daniel Escondr...
nice work, man!
rubyred replied
Thanks very much Daniel!
nofrillsart
Awesome! nothing more needs to be said.
rubyred replied
Cheers mate, glad you think so!
chelsgus
This is excellent!
and I like your stuff even more now that I know you use the olde fashioned pen and ink technique.
rubyred replied
Thanks chelsgus, that’s really nice coming from somebody with your skill.
GBradbrook
Fantastic design!
I really love the design process pics too!!!!!
Very inspirational!
rubyred replied
Thanks Gem, I’m pleased to have inspired you!
ScarlettVeith
This is an awesome design and congrats on the feature! Well deserved in my opinion :D
rubyred replied
Thank you very much. I’m pleased people are liking this design.
LostGod
sure does…thanks!
Rajee
Great design.
rubyred replied
Thanks Rajee!
BubbleDoll
your developmental process in an animation is so cool!!
awesome tee!!
rubyred replied
Thanks very much BubbleDoll! I’m really pleased people like seeing the process, hopefully it adds a little to the design knowing what’s involved.
180ronin
this is awesome!!!
rubyred replied
Thanks very much, I’m pleased you think so!
Lenny36
You are top of the heap RR. I love the design and as a complete amateur who has drawn one motorcycle and only ever used paint.net, it’s great learning about the process. Thanks for sharing it with us. You inspire.
rubyred replied
Hey Lenny, that’s so nice to hear. It’s good to know people like seeing how I put my stuff together and I’m happy to share it. Who knows, it may be of use to somebody. Thanks ;)
mikoto
that process drawings are so good, wow. instant fav.
rubyred replied
Thanks mikoto.
BlueDelicious
great art and good choice of colors.
rubyred replied
Thanks Blue, glad you think so!
raae
Oh seriously… Honestly i’ve had enough of you being so great. Cut it out!
rubyred replied
Okay raae, I’m going to step away from the pencil and stand in the corner ;)
hikickry
im extremely late to this party, but still…bloody class :D
rubyred replied
You’re always welcome though Ryan! Cheers
bboycas
Great graf design, love it. Inspired me to join Red Bubble.
Look out for my shit.
rubyred replied
Brilliant, Im glad you joined – I’ll keep an eye open for uploads!
Jordan Clarke
Haha – oh yes! My god, look at all your comments….
rubyred replied
Hey Jordan! Thanks for adding your comment too!
jemimalovesbigted
Wonderful as always Roger… totally cool checking out the process. I always thought you were a vector kid too! you have some serious pen skills though.
I am with Raae, you suck, because you are so bloody brilliant! total jealousy of your skills!
rubyred
Hehe thanks Lisa, I’m revealing my hidden depths aren’t I? I’ve always been more comfortable with the pencil and paper (must be my age – I’m using wax crayons for my next tee).
dancingminds
i love this one, really, a great design :D
rubyred replied
Thanks so much, dancingminds!
Sugarchoco
i like it very much!
rubyred replied
Thanks Sugarchoco!
cammiecakes
This is freaking sweet!!
rubyred replied
Thanks cammiecakes, very pleased you think so ;)
jumpy
always quality work! Love the colours and the process pics, go you good thing!!
rubyred replied
Hey thanks Jumpy, very kind of you to say so!
ToxtethOGrady
love it
rubyred replied
Thanks Toxteth! Hope it’s worthy of a vote ;)
quigonjim
This is a bloody good tee Roger. Are’nt you a clever chappie. Like the animated process gif thingey at top: )
rubyred replied
Thank you Jim. Worthy of a vote in the challenge? ;)
(Where have you been, drop in drop out?)
quigonjim
Yeah I do tend to flit about a bit. Been going to and fro between DeviantArt and here for a while and have been busy on the work front… hurrah!
Got a couple more superbike illustrations coming to RB very soon, so watch out: )
rubyred replied
It’s nice to here from you when you pop in! Look forward to the new uploads. Cheers buddy!
jaywalker
Roger, you never cease to amaze, my friend. :)
rubyred replied
Thanks J. Very nice to hear from you, hope you’re well. Don’t forget to vote ;)
Simon Sherry
Howdy,
Just raising the fist in solidarity, brother – for what it’s worth, this is one HELL of a great design.
rubyred replied
Cheers Buddy, pleased you think so and thanks for the support!
edgeplus
Congrats on making the top ten – although not really a surprise, awesome design ;o)
rubyred replied
Thank you. I’m very happy with my finishing position, some top work in there!
sjem ©
Top ten ! Congratulations mate.
You and I were neck and neck through the whole journey.
rubyred replied
Stuck to you like glue, but the final surge from you for the line finished me off ;)
DieselLaws
Congrats on the top 10!
rubyred replied
Nice one, thanks Diesel!
Scott Robinson
Hell yeah RR..top ten goodness!
rubyred replied
Cheers Mate. In a way, it’s a shame your tee hit the big time, it would have been very interesting watching you and Simon battle it out for top spot – I’m sure that’s the way it was heading. Congrats on the sale!
geniusloci
Thanks a lot, congratulations to you as well, your design is wicked! Definitely well deserved top 10! Cool and original, mate.
yanmos
are you on the winners !!! congrats roger :) you deserve it!!!
rubyred replied
I know, what a nice, unexpected surprise! Thanks Yannis!
red addiction
Freakin awesome!! Congrats on the recognition.
rubyred replied
Thanks very much, I’m glad you think so. It’s been a mad day today!
VII23
I’m glad they made a spot 4 u – I voted for your design =]]
rubyred replied
Hey thanks so much, you made it happen!
jfpictures
Hey Congrats on the “runners up” prize! That’s awesome!
Kitsmumma
Congratulations Roger, that’s wonderful and exciting news. Well deserved, you’re a very talented artist.
rubyred replied
Very exciting, and totally unexpected! ;)
Thanks for your kind words.
Danny
ha
here i am admiring this, even favourited and voted for it and never realized I didn’t say how great it was.
This is great and now I can say:
A worthy winner
cheers
rubyred replied
Cheers Danny, thank you very much for the support – it is appreciated.
C J Lewis
Terrific design…love seeing the little video of the design in the making too…good one…congrats on London Calling 5th place…well deserved :)
rubyred replied
Thank you very much, it’s very good of you to take the time to say so!
Steve Chapple
Congrats on the placing. This also works well against that gunmetal grey!
rubyred replied
Thanks Steve. It was a nice surprise to finish high up!
Ben Hayden
Greatttttttt,sold :)
rubyred replied
Nice one, thanks very much Ben!
geneticthreat
great design
Bedderz
mate love the detail and time put into this, i only joined this site last week and this is one of my favs, its good inspiration!
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very nice art :D
Alistair Wilson
awesome tee
rubyred replied
Cheers Alistair, I’m pleased you think so. There was quite a bit of work involved with this design.