TODAY IS MY 5th THREADLESSVERSARY!

So here is a small recap of all the things that i've been through during these couple of years.

2002
Jun 20 '02

Registered as USER# 6903. I was a 17 year old noob who had just submitted his first lame attempt at a teeshirt design. Outcome: 2.1 out of 5 - scored by 284 folks (not to shabby for a crappy splat). That year I submitted a total of 3 design. My top score being a 2.58 out of 5. Back then there where no Blogs so all the actual comments on the design where done on this forum like format. It was pretty funny but there where not many people who actually used it.



After realizing that I didn't have what it took to be printed. I decided to lay low for a while and think of cool ideas I could submit later on. In the mean while I used to practice with a few programs in order to develop my vector skills. All I knew was that I just wasn't ready yet.

2003
May 12 '03

I decided to try my luck again with one more design, but failed and this time it was a nasty fall.
Outcome: 1.55 out of 5



I was depressed. I thought that me and threadless where just incompatible. I thought I would never get printed. So off I went again. I needed some time alone. I said goodbye.

2004
Feb 19 '04

Almost a year had passed, I had gained perspective. I was a new man. I felt fresh, with new ideas. I was determined to get my design printed on a tee. That was my goal and I would do anything to get it.

I submitted a total of 5 designs that year. My first design got a 2.48 out of 5! I knew it was some sort of sign. It was time. I was ready! But my second and third designs had me down again... oh the disgrace. 1.68 and 1.78 out of 5! This cannot be. I felt I took one step forward and two steps back. I needed to find my way. I continued my quest for the print. My fourth design brought some light into the picture, 2.19 out of 5. I was happy, but I knew it would not be enough. Then finally on Nov 21 '04 I submitted the last design of the year. A happy colorful design, simple yet full of joy and life. It had a funny title "Red Cloud Sunset". I remember that by the end of the 7th day I could wait to see the final score. Oh the excitement! And there it was ladies and gentlemen, 2.43 out of 5! I was so happy. I was back on track. Finally a good score. This only pushed me to do better. The reviews where in, there where many people who liked the design. Some good comments, other people with certain doubts. But I was happy never the less.



That december, one day before christmas I received a mail. I could not believe my eyes. Could this be true?? Am I dreaming? Is this some sort of trick my mind is playing on me due to high amount of christmas punch I had been drinking the night before? It was an email from Santashimala! and it said; Threadless would like to print your submission, Red Cloud Sunset! I WON! I WOONN!!! Dear lord... I won the Threadless competition! I froze for a second, nearly died of the excitement. My heart was beating so hard that it nearly popped out of my heart (yes, double heart for extra safety just like tonteau said). I regained my breath and replied the mail that same second. Back then the Prize was $500 ($400 cash and $100 Store credit) I was so happy. It was the best christmas gift ever. My goal that year had been accomplished.



2005
Mar 31 '05

My Red Cloud Sunset tee was finally out! As soon as it was out I ordered a copy of my design. Along with that I got You sank my battleship, Jc was a streaker, candy for baby and the 80s rock. It was the start of a grand year. I submitted a total of 16 designs. All with fairly good scores. One of them an all time scorer - Time Fades with an average score of 3.66 out of 5! I had 3 shirts printed that year. It was really great!



2006
Jan 30 '06

I won twice out of a total of 11 design which I submitted that year. They both came close together, one after the other. 1984 Gran Hermano and Exotica. Apart from the good, we had a mayor tragedy at the threadless blogs. The machines took control and deleted every single blog in the whole system! It was the Great Blog Disaster of 2006!



2007
Jan 19 '07

Dandy!


(will continue adding to this during the week)

Overall I have won 8 times, that is 6 normal competition winners, one 12Club and a select tee. Threadless has been a great place where i've meet many people from all around the world, many to whom this day I call my e-friends. I am lucky to be around a group of so many talented artist out there. Thanks again for everything, for your comments, feedbacks, support.


THANK YOU THREADLESS!!!