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You think you are Special?

you are special-cinema — "you think you are Special?" hand lettering in color

Although this might come off as “so you think you’re something, huh?” it actually is not. It’s merely a poking question where I am intentionally asking if you think you are special.

I always thought anyone is special, in their own way.

I mean, someone may have talent in music, some in painting, some in maths, and some in people skills. Some even may not know it until they are grown up, but one must never lose faith and hope in means of discovering their own spark.

I studied Advertising and PR in university, but I always dreamed of designing and drawing and creating stuff. Whether you are a curator or a collaborator or the artist himself, It’s so important to “create” something in a world where nearly all people consume and drain all resources.

Not that I don’t do it from time to time 🙂

Anyway, this piece goes for everyone who may or may not think they are special, because I know you are!

happy weeks! xx

02/05/2012 by equinco Categories: Art, Designed objects, LetteringTags: art, creativity, custommade, design, handmade, lettering, painting, sketch, special 1 Comment

Art! Do you think this one is?

artiswhatucangetawaywith — "Art is what you can get away with" lettering in pink, yellow, purple and red, on pink cotton t-shirt

A famous quotation by Andy Warhol, “the pop art king” per se, contributed in numerous speculations about contemporary art, classic art and a little bit of mockery about “naked men sitting on rocks”. For me, Art has no rules, what pleases the eye, is worthy of display and/or usage.

Some die hard scholars might disagree, that the classic form of effort bearing art with golden rules and whatnot deserves all the credit, while a mere soup can is unworthy of any attention.

But Typography and lettering came a looooong way from what they have been, too.

So has illustration and digitally altered imagery. They used to be all rules and they got evaluated as “good” and “bad” but now, universally, most types of “art” is appreciated. Even to the point where uneven, unclassified, material-free installations are applauded by art experts.

I, myself consider this t-shirt a work of art! What do you think, does it aesthetically please you?

Here are more “Art” for you to have a wonderful week!

I’d love your feedback.

and this.

Cheers!

30/04/201230/04/2012 by equinco Categories: Art, Illustration, Lettering, T-shirtsTags: animal illustrations, art, couture, couture clothes, creativity, custommade, design, drawing, drawings, handmade, illustration, lettering, t-shirt Leave a comment

Bang bang!

For those of you who are as keen on classic songs as me, this print goes for them.

I used to love the soft voice Nancy Sinatra, but I do appreciate the lyrics, so every cover is fine for me ! The original of the song is by Cher, written by Sonny Bono and released in 1966.

You can listen to this beautiful song here.

Although it is a sad song, it bears some kind of romance and beauty. Anyways, I like the lyrics, a lot, and due to the fact that I illustrate quotes I find meaningful, this fits perfectly.

Have a nice week everyone and enjoy!!

23/04/2012 by equinco Categories: Art, IllustrationTags: art, creativity, design, drawing, lettering, lyrics, quotes, sketch Leave a comment

For those of you who can’t survive without Coffee.

I used to drink a lot of coffee when I was in college, but now I am trying to cut back a little. I’m also a big fan of tea- any kind; green, black, herbal- so it is not a big problem when I cut on coffee, as I have an alternative to abuse .:)

But I know a lot of people who can’t face the day of light without a grande americano, including my mom! She makes a huge pot every morning, believe me, even the smell of it is enough to wake me up!

My coffee habits are now limited to some caramel macchiato every two or three days, in the afternoon, when I am in the mood for some chilling.

What are your coffee habits? Are you a coffee person? I’d love your feedback,

Cheers!

20/04/2012 by equinco Categories: ArtTags: art, coffee, design, graphic, handmade, illustration, lettering 2 Comments

Live, love, laugh… Cut out t-shirt.

Normally I don’t alter the t-shirts I am working with. I mean, I don’t style them with additional fabric, or anything that involves recreating the tshirt. I am only interested in the design *on* the t-shirt, so…

Well, this time I had the urge to cut open the front in heart shape and put a lighter color fabric to be painted on later on.

So this turned out the way it is, and the the orderer loved it!!

I hope you enjoy it, too !

20/04/2012 by equinco Categories: Art, Designed objects, T-shirtsTags: art, design, diy designs, handmade, lettering, t-shirts, typography Leave a comment

My Rad Tees in process..

I digitally mastered some of the sketches I made for the t-shirt order in the previous post, and I thought you might enjoy them!

Here you go 🙂

16/04/2012 by equinco Categories: Art, Designed objects, T-shirtsTags: art, design, diy designs, fashion, illustration, lettering, pattern, sketch, tshirt Leave a comment

Owls are Invading Us :)

Owlsome- Green-Grey — "Owlsome" lettering- green, metallic and pearly painted on grey cotton t-shirt

As you already haven’t noticed, I have a thing for owls. It’s not *that* obvious, is it?

🙂
Well, I said earlier that I want to create a line *only* for “owsome”ness , as I tend to make more and more combinations of colors and style with the cute little letter O, turning into a baby owl. We’ll see.

Meanwhile, you enjoy these ones, and make sure you drop me a message if you want your own owlsome.

This one is in black-white filter:

Cheers, everyone!

Make sure you enjoy the last bits of your weekend! xx

14/04/2012 by equinco Categories: Art, Designed objects, T-shirtsTags: art, couture clothes, design, fashion, handmade, lettering, owl, owls, t-shirts, textile, tshirt, tshirts with writings Leave a comment