04/30/2014 Top 3 Pick – Daily Shirt Designs

May 1, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/30/14 Top 3 Pick; The Toxic Queen

Watch out for this Evil Queen, her pokeballs are just like her apples – toxic! Clever way to simplify the garment of this wonderfully evil villain. Her white-collar and sleeves stand out giving her figure shape. Her high, arched eyebrows and high check bones nicely define this beauty. I enjoy the details on her golden frame background that nicely surrounds her tall crown.

Thank You BCArt&Design

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04/30/14 Top 3 Pick; The Dragon Mistress

If Maleficent were a poketrainer, she’d surely have a dragon-type pokemon! This dragon lady is beautifully rendered with her lovely fire-breathing companion using simple, solid shapes and colors. I enjoy the simple round golden background which helps this dark figure stand out.

Thank You BCArt&Design

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04/30/14 Top 3 Pick; Toxic Rock

That’s right! We’re 3 for 3 on Pokemon shirts today! Check out these toxic-type trainers! These bright, high contrast colors work great for these toxic trainers. They scream “watch out”! The figures seem to be having lots of fun in this bright and busy, energetic composition. The sketch, not well-defined line quality also amps up the energy.

Thank You miski

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04/29/2014 Top 3 Pick – Daily Shirt Designs

April 29, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/29/14 Top 3 Pick; Avengers of Shield

“Earth’s mightiest heroes”. The design is a nice circular badge-like composition, segmented with a character in each compartment. Together, they form the shield. Each hero is nicely rendered using positive and negative space. The small white details make them pop and give each hero their identity while giving the design complexity.

Thank You Alecxps

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04/29/14 Top 3 Pick; Great Scott!

“There’s that word again. “Heavy.” Why are things so heavy in the future? Is there a problem with the Earth’s gravitational pull?” A deliciously clever mash-up of Back to the Future and Scott Pilgrim! Scott Pilgrim is portrayed here by Marty McFly as he performs his “Go, Johnny Go!” scene from the end of Back to the Future. Wonderful line and color render of the figure. I enjoy the typography treatment of the letter forms especially the thunderbolt T’s. The large white letters nicely balance the colorful figure underneath.

Thank You Coinbox Tees

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04/29/14 Top 3 Pick; ESCAPE

When the president or his family is trapped in a major U.S. city surrounded by savages, who are you gonna call? It’s gotta be Kurt Russells’s one-eyed, warrior persona “Snake”! Wonderfully distressed, this figure is rough and ready to rumble. I very much enjoy the unnecessary, but much appreciated detail to the figure’s hair. The design’s bottom is very nice balanced to the top. Although they are similar, I enjoy that they are not entirely identical.

Thank You CS3INK

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04/28/2014 Top 3 Pick – Daily Shirt Designs

April 29, 2014April 29, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/28/14 Top 3 Pick; Attack on Dinosaur – Red

“T-Rex doesn’t want to be fed. He wants to hunt.” Just like the titans, this dinosaur is busting through the wall and ready to eat some unsuspecting humans! This red monotone design captures the terror, the fear of the moment. I enjoy the large T-Rex head dominating the top center. Having both the dinosaur’s head and the main human figure both in focus creates tension. The rest of the design, including the T-Rex’s body is out of focus and hazy which creates depth and is wonderfully descriptive without taking away from the emotion between the man and the dinosaur. The small highlight of white also nicely leads the eye between both figures. I also enjoy that the wall motif is not forced upon this design, but is a natural part of the design and occurs in the film. Kudos!

Thank You Justyna Dorsz

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04/28/14 Top 3 Pick; Yellow King Coming

“Do you wonder ever if you’re a bad man?” “No. I don’t wonder, Marty. World needs bad men. We keep the other bad men from the door.” Wonderfully intriguing spiral pattern, both to the detectives solving the cases and as a pattern on a shirt design. I enjoy this “dream catcher”-like composition. The wild strokes resemble sticks and twigs used to create this intricate handcrafted frame. The color gradation nicely shows aerial depth. The mysterious, yellow-colored haze hovers above calling attention. This”yellow king” looms above Rust and Marty, casting a shadow over their domain.

Thank You Dr Simon Butler

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04/28/14 Top 3 Pick; Braille Devil

Hey, justice is supposed to be blind right? I very much enjoy the circular waves behind the figure. They appear to be sound waves, which Daredevil’s heightened senses detect as a sort of “echo location”, due to his blindness. Wonderful braille pattern incorporated in the design fits the character’s motif. Very clever!

Thank You TeeMinus24

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04/27/2014 Top 3 Pick – Daily Shirt Designs

April 28, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/27/14 Top 3 Pick; Maneki Luna

This Maneki Neko design depicting Sailor Moon’s cat Luna is so adorable! This motif works well for this black guardian cat, which signifies luck, happiness, and fortune. I highly enjoy this bright, feminine color palette. The traditionally black cat is depicted in a wonderful shape of purple with a black gradient. The floral bed in which the welcoming cat lies in, is fresh and sweet. Wonderful line work and color execution as usual for Ms. Lara.

Thank You Megan Lara

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04/27/14 Top 3 Pick; Darkside of the Force

Every time I see one of these Akira mash-ups, I can instantly hear Kaneda’s theme music. Kaneda is depicted here as Vader from Star Wars. This dark lord seems determined, headed for his Tie Fighter ( Okay, technically a Tie Advanced x1 prototype). I enjoy the movement of his wind-blown cape as he walks up the design. His vehicle is meticulously illustrated and brings the eye upward. The design is then nicely balanced by the red, asian characters in the bottom of the design.

Thank You ddjvigo

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04/27/14 Top 3 Pick; Despicable Escape

This is a hilarious rendition of Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker’s escape in episode IV “minion-ified”. Minions are extremely popular these days and lend themselves well to depicting other characters by their recognizable humanoid features. I enjoy the wonderful perspective of the gray-scale background. I seem to laugh every time I look at their little funny yellow faces as they swoop through the air avoiding fire. And ,oh no!, they dropped their beloved BANANA! HAHAHA!

Thank You DJKOPET

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04/26/2014 Top 3 Picks – Daily Shirt Designs

April 26, 2014April 26, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/26/14 Top 3 Pick: Let Me In

A truly awe-inspiring piece. Frozen has become an instant classic and one of the best Disney films of the decade. Here we have the two main protagonists who happen to be sisters but couldn’t be more different. The reserved and icy Elsa foils her bubbly and outgoing counterpart. The design nicely portrays each character’s traits visually including season and personality. As we all remember though, true love binds these siblings together, and of course true love can thaw even a Frozen heart!

Thank You Megan Lara

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04/26/14 Top 3 Pick: The Overlook Hotel Flashback

Welcome to The Overlook! Where you can stay forever… and ever… and ever. Ask for room 237 and receive a special low rate! Fascinating geometric patterns from the hotel can be found nicely translated on to this shirt design (carpet pattern, the hedge maze, etc.). The design is in a simple, single color with wonderful text and image integration.

Thank You DT

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04/26/14 Top 3 Pick: Buffalo Bill’s Body Lotion

Have you tried Buffalo Bill’s Body Lotion? THEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT MOISTURE IS! Whether you’re a size 14 or not, nothing screams hydration like Buffalo Bill’s! Appealing center placement of a nicely rendered death moth. I enjoy the font selection and corner ornamentation which gives the design an old medicine bottle or elixir label feel.

Thank You FiveFingerTees

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04/25/2014 Top 3 Picks – Daily Shirt Designs

April 25, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/25/14 Top 3 Pick: Clown College

Come on up boys and girls! Don’t be shy! This circus clown college is ready for new future evil clowns. Interesting trio of scary clowns with Joker front and center, the ring leader. I enjoy the details of the old circus style sign in the background. The repetition of Joker’s sinister smile on the balloons help give this design a creepy feeling. But rest assured, there is a dark vigilante watching over. The batman symbol is nicely tucked, hiding behind the sign front and center.

Thank You ccourts86

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04/25/14 Top 3 Pick: The Demented King

“Fool! Your powers are no match for my magical crown!” This Ice King dominates the design demonstrating hierarchy. I enjoy the large comic style letter forms along with the little labels and text bubbles. I especially enjoy the question mark shaped text bubble posing a question. Well balanced pyramid composition. The characters on the sides are portrayed smaller and in monotone yellow creating dimension. The yellow color allows the characters to not get lost and pop off the dark blue background.

Thank You David Bear

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04/25/14 Top 3 Pick: Into Madness

Blood and chaos, the mind of a killer. Interesting style of image making. The collage style design composed of a large face surround by lifeless bodies visually describes the inner thoughts of a killer. The open mouth in the center surrounded by visual complexity is very visually appealing and captivating. The typography treatment is very similar to the style used for the show. I like the combined ‘nn’ glyphs and the lowering of its baseline which creates a sharp peak in the form.

Thank You TeevsTee

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04/24/2014 Top 3 Picks – Daily Shirt Designs

April 24, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/24/2014 Top 3 Pick; Super Green

This design is Super Green! It has fire! it has energy! And it has POP, POP, POP! This cross-dressing radio show host is wonderfully rendered in a nice “s” shape pose with a bold tattoo style. Great banner with a nice fluid motion as it weaves throughout the figure. I very much enjoy the wild leopard print outfit. The stones woven throughout the design are a nice touch.

Thank You Amanda Flagg

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04/24/2014 Top 3 Pick; Steam Snow

Steampunk mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Interesting, heroic take on the Disney princess. Lovely render of the classic Snow White beauty with a steampunk twist of her attire and accessories. I just wish I could see the steampunk dwarves! She looks cool and tough, ready to protect herself from the evil queen. Fantastic lines and interesting bright color selection. The design also looks great on the other colors options offered, on a yellow or purple shirt.

Thank You Karen Hallion

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04/24/2014 Top 3 Pick; Fire and Death

“I will show you revenge. I am FIRE… I am DEATH.” This is the original epic fantasy dragon, Smaug! Interesting way of combining these two infamous fantasy genre book series, one by J.R.R. Tolkien and the other by Geroge R.R. Martin. Smaug may only have one head, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get burned. Smaug looks fearsome portrayed as the three-headed dragon sigil of house Targaryen. Nice circular composition with curls to fill in the open spaces around the single head of the dragon. The rough, distressed texture along with the bold red give the design an effect of splattered blood spilled from the conflict.

Thank You Olipop

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04/23/2014 Top 3 Picks – Daily Shirt Designs

April 23, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/23/14 Top 3 Pick; We Haveth Our Own Will

“Mine name is Glenn! Cyrus’ hopes and dreams…and now the Masamune, these will now become my burden! Forthwith I will slay Magus and restore honor!” A beast quote from a beast character! It’s Frog from the classic RPG Chrono Trigger! This design makes quite a splash! The splash texture is fitting and looks amazing. It also serves as an interesting method for shading. Great composition with a round time element in the background.

Thank You Pinteezy

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04/23/14 Top 3 Pick; Xphile

The truth is out there. X Philes rejoice! This design nicely conveys this science fiction horror drama television series. The letters are formed from many different elements from the different episodes: the Smoking Man, the Lone Gunmen, the elongated arms of Eugene Tooms, the list goes on! Each letter form has awesome details. All the components are very nicely handled with detail and care. I enjoy the way each component doesn’t seem forced but naturally form the letters.

Thank You Captain Ribman

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04/23/14 Top 3 Pick; Born To Kill

The deadliest weapon in the Star Wars’ universe is a bounty hunter and his blaster. A simple yet effective mash-up of Boba Fett and Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket. The composition is simply made up of an interesting angle of the helmet. The design consists of a well rendered, simple line drawing. I enjoy the rough, gritty texture of the helmet. Due to its simple nature, the shirt is offered in several different color options: red ink on green shirt , black ink on gray shirt, gray ink on black shirt, and black ink on red shirt. I think all options look very appealing.

Thank You CupidsArt

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04/22/2014 Top 3 Pick – Daily Shirt Designs

April 22, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/22/14 Top 3 Pick; Rapunzel Nouveau

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your long hair. This wonderfully long and tangled, rope like mane creates a beautifully nouveau frame. I highly fancy this color palette. The cool blues and bright purples create a glowing evening scene. The hazy wash effect in the background and light circles look magical. The figure’s face seems to glow in delight.

Thank You Nana Leonti

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04/22/14 Top 3 Pick; Hold Me

“Before he came down here, it never snowed. And afterwards, it did”. This design portrays both figures in a romantic and dark embrace under the snow. I enjoy the treatment of the highly stylized hair leading to the winding frame. The figures appear sad and feature elongated bodies creating a somber mood. The gothic, enlarged bladed-hands are almost as long as the figures for emphasis on the impossible touch.

Thank You BTolea

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04/22/14 Top 3 Pick; American Pselfie

“I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust…” I’d add vanity to that list Mr. Bateman! This gruesome selfie appears to be an homage to a certain sex scene from American Psycho where Patrick appears more interested in his own appearance. Well illustrated muscular torso that this psycho would be proud of. Interesting and simple blood splatter background. Nice foreshortening used to place this figure in the infamous pose. I highly enjoy the small slice detail used on the typography in the foreground.

Thank You SilverBax

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4/21/2014 Top 3 Pick – Daily Shirt Designs

April 21, 2014April 21, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/21/2014 Top 3 Pick: Solider’s Mark

“Stay where you belong: in my memories…”. So many details in this Final Fantasy VII design! The wolf’s head in the background, Sephiroth’s swirling figure hints at a spinning tire from Fenrir (Cloud’s motorcycle), and slicing between them is Cloud’s buster sword. This design has a wonderful composition with well-balanced figures. The long outward circular stokes give the design movement.

Thank You Jimiyo

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04/21/2014 Top 3 Pick: Trader Jawa

Utinni! A delightfully playful mash-up of the quirky grocer and everyone’s favorite space scavengers, the Jawas. The design has an interesting texture, appearing to be printed on burlap which visually conveys the Jawas’ garments or a burlap sack which typically contains gourmet food. The quality of the descriptive line drawing and font appear very similar to the Trader Joes‘ logo.

Thank You TEEVSTEE

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04/21/2014 Top 3 Pick: Leonhart2

A beautiful rendering of Final Fantasy VIII’s protagonists and lovers, Squall and Rinoa. I enjoy the organic, dry brush stokes that makes this simple black and white design seem complex. Wonderfully romantic pose with the embrace and upward swiping motion. This top-heavy composition is nicely balanced by the negative space figures in the center.

Thank You ddjvigo

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04/20/2014 Easter Eggs – Shirt Design Awards 3/9/14 – 4/19/14!

April 20, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

Hello loyal readers and Happy Easter!

Welcome to my “Easter Eggs” design awards. Today I decided to take a break from the daily shirt grind and hand out some individual awards. Over the last month, there have been a ton of amazing shirts! I wanted take a day to recognize those designs that really made me stop and marvel. Think of it like bringing these designs back to life in the spirit of the Easter Holiday! Enjoy!

Category: Best Concept

03/24/14 Top 3 Pick; Boom
Thank You Jimiyo

03/28/14 Top 3 Pick; Biotropolis
Thank You Jak_Gibberish

04/02/14 Top 3 Pick; X-MON
Thank You Harebrained

Winner:

Jak_Gibberish’s “Biotropolis”

Category: Best Execution

04/11/14 Top 3 Pick; Justice
Thank You Tom Trager

03/12/14 Top 3Pick; Time Lord Comics
Thank You CreativeOutpouring

04/12/2014 Top 3 Pick; Always
Thank You Megan Lara

Winner:

Tom Trager’s “Justice”

Category: Most Comical

03/21/14 Top 3 Pick; Captain ‘Murica
Thank You TeeTurtle

03/25/14 Top 3 Pick; B is for Blood Sugar
Thank You BustedTees

04/09/14 Top 3 Pick; Shikaka
Thank You Punksthetic

Winner:

BustedTees’ “B is for Blood Sugar”

Category: I F***ING LOVE THESE SHIRTS!

Okay, so I was really bummed that these shirts didn’t make the cut or fit into any of my categories. Think of these as my “honorable mentions” if you will. The point is, I really love these shirts and I can’t explain why!

04/13/14 Top 3 Pick; Ice Cream Queen
Thank You MedusaDollmaker

04/18/2014 Top 3 Pick; Ack Ack Ack
Thank You Buzatron

04/03/14 Top 3 Pick; L’Opera Della Diva
Thank You Penguinstein

I want to give a shout out to ALL the designs I’ve had the pleasure of covering since I started this blog. Without creative talent like the artists featured today, my blog would have no reason to exist. Thanks to all the artists, followers, and anyone who has checked out jjlockhARTdesign. Stay tuned for more daily shirt reviews and coming soon, “from website to doorstep” reviews!

04/19/2014 Top 3 Picks – Daily Shirt Design

April 20, 2014April 20, 2014 | jjlockhartdesign

04/19/14 Top 3 Pick; Mutant Creature

Happy anniversary Simpsons! It’s The Blinky from the Black Lagoon! Marge looks terrified as the Gill-Man styled Blinky carries her from Lake Springfield. Both Blinky as the monster and Marge as the damsel in distress, are nicely portrayed. In enjoy the distressed texture of the design on the dark green shirt. The simple water ripples around the monster’s legs along with the deep green, completes the design without a need for a background.

Thank You baznet

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04/19/14 Top 3 Pick; Who’s this?

No offense intended to the many gorgeous (and I do mean, MANY) Doctor Who designs out there, but it’s refreshing to see a well thought out mash-up that makes sense for both universes. Jack is pondering the Tardis door and the many places and times it may lead. One could just imagine what a hilarious time traveler Jack would make and the unique and gothic spin Burton would put on the concept. The bark texture on the tree is also transferred on to the Tardis, giving it an appearance of being painted on. I very much enjoy the orange background. Its simple use of positive and negative space is wonderful, and very descriptive without attracting too much attention.

Thank You Karen Hallion

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04/19/14 Top 3 Pick; Untold Story of the Daughters of Arendelle

Speaking of repeat designs… Frozen sure is popular these days! You’ll find no mash-up here, however. Just an overall gorgeous design that employs solid colors and forms. The artist wonderfully uses simple lines and forms on a medium blue background to illustrate these lovely figures. I especially enjoy the curves and bends of the shape of both figures’ hair. The figures’ facial expressions makes the viewer wonder what these two sisters are chatting about.

Thank You Karen Hallion

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