Hand drawn and rendered… Saint Death (also known as La Santísima Muerte, and Doña Sebastiana), is a religious figure who receives petitions for love, luck, and protection. Although the Catholic Church has attacked the worship of Saint Death as a pagan tradition, many people insist on praying to this figure for miracles. Those who pray to this figure are often seeking the recovery of health, stolen items, or kidnapped family members. Saint Death is often depicted as a female figure, dressed as a grim reaper with a scythe and scales; also she can be dressed in a long white satin gown and a golden crown. In this form, many devotees view her as a variation of the Virgin Mary. / Some believe the cult of Saint Death originated from ancient witchcraft; however, Saint Death may have his/her roots in pre-Christian beliefs of the Aztec Native Americans who worshiped a similar figure by the name of Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death, along with his wife, Mictecacihuatl. The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos in Spanish) is a holiday celebrated mainly in Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage. Family and friends gather to pray for and remember friends and relatives who have died. Many people believe that during the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the souls of the departed to visit the living. During the period most people visit the cemeteries where their loved ones are buried and decorate their graves with ofrendas, or offerings, often including orange marigolds called “cempasúchitl” (now usually called “Flor de Muerto” (“Flower of the Dead”)). These flowers are thought to attract souls of the dead to the offerings. A common symbol of the holiday is the skull (colloquially called calavera), which celebrants represent in masks, and foods such as sugar skulls, which are inscribed with the name of the recipient on the forehead. Sugar skulls are gifts that can be given to both the living and the dead. Some people believe that possessing “dia de los muertos” items can bring good luck. Many people get tattoos or have dolls of the dead to carry with them. The artist recommends a lighter colour tee for maximum detail. A darker tee will hide the black line work.
Work featured on home page 06/01/2009 – Thank you very much dear Redbubble:0)) One of my best sellers T-shirt, great on black tee too!! Wonderful present for Valentine’s Day!!! Thank you for buying ! :0) Another favorite:White Flowers
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Rock out with “metalMorphosis”. Designed by indie artist Eric Murphy of sadmachine.com Copyright 2003-2007.
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Butterfly like splashed paint
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Why ‘Butterpig’? I don’t know – I just like the sound of it. ‘Butterpig!’
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He’s a big SOFTY xx / A TWICE FEATURED DESIGN IN ELEGANT ELEPHANTS 2009 / FEATURED ON REDBUBBLE HOMEPAGE 5th MARCH 2009 (with thanks) / TOP TEN in FINKS of INKS T-SHIRTS- APRIL 2009 / SECOND PLACE IN ALL PETS GREAT AND SMALL TEE CHALLENGE- APRIL 2009 / FOURTH IN ELEGANT ELEPHANTS TRADITIONAL ART & TEES May 2009 Here’s the art print on black bordered laminated…........ / Visit my site at zazzle for more products featuring this design. This cute shopping bag was awarded a TODAYS BEST RIBBON at zazzle…......
Life and Death
This image was taken from Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
From the Carnivalesque series – a little tee (Originally only available in white – since the quality of the image was much clearer. However I’m making other colours available as an experiment. The white areas are lost on the colour, which I don’t particularly like – but if you do then I won’t stop you from buying one!)
I’ve finally got around to making this one into a tee :) Will try to make some more of my drawings into tees soon, suggestions on which ones are more then welcome! / Zoom in for full effect. This illustration was published in the 2007 Semi-Permanent book, yay! Also looks hot on colour
Yesterday i went outside / With my momma’s mason jar / Caught a lovely butterfly / When I woke up today / Looked in on my fairy pet / She had withered all away / No more sighing in her breast I’m sorry for what I did / I did what my body told me to / I didn’t mean to do you harm / Everytime I pin down what I think I want it slips away / The goal slips away. Smell you on my hand for days / I can’t wash away your scent / If I’m a dog then you’re a bitch / I guess you’re as real as me / Maybe I can live with that / Maybe I need fantasy / Life of chasing butterfly I’m sorry for what I did / I did what my body told me to / I didn’t mean to do you harm / Everytime I pin down what I think I want it slips away / The ghost slips away. I told you I would return / When the robin makes his nest / But I ain’t never coming back / I’m sorry / I’m sorry / I’m sorry Some weezie nerd lyrics for post inspiration…... guess the band to win huge err… kudos…
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