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454 days ago
Submitted on:
Aug 21 '08
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Comments:
93 comments
Final average score:
2.73 out of 5
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Ian Leino
About my design
by Ian Leino   
Romania, 1894.

A squalid inn outside a rundown castle on a night as black as ravens' wings. After exchanging the bulk of my coinage for what passes for drink in this place, the barkeep offers to sell me a box of protective relics for my journey homeward.

As I released the catch and opened the lid, I smirked at the trinkets, and the simple naivety of these peasants and their superstitious beliefs. I drained my glass and headed for the door.

I placed my hand on the door latch, and turned for one more snide look at these country simpletons. Outside a hound bayed. Another joined in. And another. Soon, it seemed as if the entire town were awash in their mournful song, and it quickly rose to a frantic, feverish yelping that tore through me like an icy wind.

I dashed back to the bar, slammed my remaining coins on the table, snatched the box from the barkeeper's grubby hands, and rushed to my awaiting carriage, praying that I would make it out of this dismal town before the shadows closed around me.

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Recreated in five colors plus silver foil on a blood-red tee.
whitneyann
whitneyann on Aug 21 '08
First comment! I love this shirt--I'd wear it in a heartbeat!
SM Designs
SM Designs on Aug 21 '08
Awesome! $5
abeadle
   abeadle on Aug 21 '08
whoa, nice shirt ian!!$5
NomadSlim
   NomadSlim on Aug 21 '08
Great for halloween and you could wear it other times without it being too halloweenie. Hahaha... Hollow Weenie.

Also, what is the thing above the mirror?
zipperking
   zipperking on Aug 21 '08
Awesome!
ivejustquitsmoking
   ivejustquitsmoking on Aug 21 '08
Way cool!!
ISABOA
   ISABOA on Aug 21 '08
kicks ass - 5$
ISABOA
   ISABOA on Aug 21 '08
the iron thongs are a really nice touch
abeadle
   abeadle on Aug 21 '08
also, nice creative writing!!
courtney pie
courtney pie on Aug 21 '08
ewww at that head!

rad tee
chelly
chelly on Aug 21 '08
so good!
Brandar Ellis
Brandar Ellis on Aug 21 '08
very cool, i didnt even know some of those things could defeat vampires. a screw?...

5$ :)
Brandar Ellis
Brandar Ellis on Aug 21 '08
i mean a nail* lol
FRICKINAWESOME
   FRICKINAWESOME on Aug 21 '08
Ha, everything a vampire hunter needs! I'd love to see the mirror and a few other things in a bit of foil, which could reflect some light which would screw with the vampires even more!
againstbound
   againstbound on Aug 21 '08
Cool!
Ian Leino
   Ian Leino on Aug 21 '08
Wow, thanks for the comments so far, everyone! I researched everywhere I could think of to find ways of disposing of, or at least annoying, vampires and so came up with a few things outside of the common knowledge (such as the silver nails - meant to be put through the temples). Also, above the mirror is a flint and steel - the Zippo lighter of the romantic era.

And, as FA noticed, all the silver elements would be printed in silver foil.
lunchboxbrain
lunchboxbrain on Aug 21 '08
great shirt for Halloween and everyday vampire hunting. 5
cyanidee
cyanidee on Aug 21 '08
theses are done to death but this is my fave so far $5
CuteTeezRule
CuteTeezRule on Aug 21 '08
Love it! $5. Buffy/Angel fans would love it.
jacobimh
jacobimh on Aug 21 '08
This is great. This is great. Then I could look at it when the time comes and see what I have available.

I wanted to be first poster. Who is this WhitneyAnn anyway. She probably doesn't even exist. I'm sorry - I'm ranting ... ;)
opifan64
   opifan64 on Aug 21 '08
This is awesome! $5
Mr Rocks
   Mr Rocks on Aug 21 '08
nice idea, $5
phones
phones on Aug 21 '08
ace! just watch out for Jewish vampires- that crucifix will be useless! $5
Imxyour_rushmore
Imxyour_rushmore on Aug 21 '08
that model is adorable!
discuss
discuss on Aug 21 '08
I like this concept. Great jorb.
slaterock
   slaterock on Aug 21 '08
very very rad. $5.
dacat
   dacat on Aug 21 '08
instant love $5
jstumpenhorst
   jstumpenhorst on Aug 21 '08
great job ian!
yeohgh
   yeohgh on Aug 21 '08
SUPER LUVVVV!!! SUPER COOL!! $5
Not So Deep Blue
Not So Deep Blue on Aug 21 '08
as a vampire, I have to watch out.
$5
herky
   herky on Aug 21 '08
awesome, love the holy water bottle.
lemonalle
lemonalle on Aug 21 '08
very nice!
Apparat
Apparat on Aug 21 '08
love it.... perfect for go out and hunt some vamps.
Kawashima
Kawashima on Aug 21 '08
ah. nice :) love the composition, and the red tee is a nice touch
smitten kitten
smitten kitten on Aug 21 '08
nice
Marcus Kendig
Marcus Kendig on Aug 21 '08
cool! 4. score mine :)
BubuSam
   BubuSam on Aug 22 '08
You always did amazing shirt!
juggalo5671
juggalo5671 on Aug 22 '08
im a lil unfamiliar with some of those anti-vampire methods, like those berries, and that coin above them (i think it's a coin anyway) but i still like it, so u get a 5 ^_^
Muckl
Muckl on Aug 22 '08
AwesomeČ

5$
dream_vortex
dream_vortex on Aug 23 '08
great! and love the tee color $5
onaricegurl
onaricegurl on Aug 23 '08
what can i say?... $5!
TheZeroKid
TheZeroKid on Aug 23 '08
Gotta love vampires. This is the first shirt in a LONG time that I'm scoring, so I'm glad to say I'm giving this a $5!
Susamie
Susamie on Aug 23 '08
I love love love this shirt! but i also love vampires. so please take it easy on them. but i still love the shirt
walmazan
   walmazan on Aug 23 '08
love it $5
Jim.
Jim. on Aug 23 '08
ha loves the thumb pic :)
$5
xshrinkwrap
xshrinkwrap on Aug 23 '08
love it!!!

fantastic short story, by the way.
d3d
   d3d on Aug 23 '08
nice one
elwood78
elwood78 on Aug 23 '08
this is fantastic!

unless of course you're a vampire...

5
nielquisaba
   nielquisaba on Aug 24 '08
love it! 5
SEVEN-HUNDRED
SEVEN-HUNDRED on Aug 24 '08
Great - the slightly random elements make the design much more intriguing

I figured the nails were for the coffin

It might have been nice to see the design on an ultra-violet, or its most visible purple alternate, as a final trick-up-your-sleeve kinda thing

I'll still buy it though as it is

5 $
LINK2DPAST
LINK2DPAST on Aug 24 '08
I'm not much of a fan for this type of shirt (see "Ways of Making You Talk", "Clockwork Kit", and "All I Need") Regardless, I know it will score well, and it is well drawn. Threadless will probably be safe and print this despite the facts mentioned above.
RobertSilver
RobertSilver on Aug 24 '08
that's totally HAWT
hogboy
   hogboy on Aug 24 '08
This is sweet Ian. Nice work!
andyg
   andyg on Aug 24 '08
This makes me want to play Castlevania! Nice design!
Elissa_S
Elissa_S on Aug 24 '08
I know it's totally unrelated but reminds me of 'A Key For Everything'.
Yak Herder
Yak Herder on Aug 24 '08
As a print it would be OK.
jess4002
jess4002 on Aug 25 '08
brilliant!! 5$
LovesMonsters
LovesMonsters on Aug 25 '08
nice $5
zeki
zeki on Aug 25 '08
FREAKN' SWEET! $5
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Aug 25 '08
nice work
bortwein
   bortwein on Aug 25 '08
looks really good on the burgundy shirt.
Todow
Todow on Aug 25 '08
Cool beans.
Administraitor
Administraitor on Aug 25 '08
LINK2dPAST: diff'rnt strokes fer diff'rnt folks, eh? ;) And what are these "facts mentioned above" that you speak of?

Anyway. I like designs featuring "stuff" laid out on a shirt, so $5 for this. Am I automatically notified if this shirt goes into print?



Administraitor
Administraitor on Aug 25 '08
LINK2dPAST: diff'rnt strokes fer diff'rnt folks, eh? ;) And what are these "facts mentioned above" that you speak of?

Anyway. I like designs featuring "stuff" laid out on a shirt, so $5 for this. Am I automatically notified if this shirt goes into print?
Administraitor
Administraitor on Aug 25 '08
Crap! Sorry!
Melikochan
Melikochan on Aug 25 '08
This is really awesome and well-done. $5.
Heart of Gold
Heart of Gold on Aug 25 '08
I just read Dracula for the umpteenth time and was thrilled when I saw this! $5
Arrow08
   Arrow08 on Aug 25 '08
heh, awesome!
VincentFilms
VincentFilms on Aug 26 '08
I would definitely consider buying it. It's awesome.
ilovedoodle
   ilovedoodle on Aug 26 '08
nice idea
Phiffer
Phiffer on Aug 26 '08
Really love this. Great idea! $$5
PrettyMaryK
PrettyMaryK on Aug 26 '08
solid idea. 4 $
martiandrivein
martiandrivein on Aug 26 '08
I really like this idea.
SoldierofGondor
SoldierofGondor on Aug 26 '08
Nice idea. Looks good on the shirt.

5.
That Randomer
That Randomer on Aug 26 '08
super cool!
gots to protect me gainst some vampires.
$5
Riposte
Riposte on Aug 26 '08
Yet another tee of yours that I am in love with.
mezo
   mezo on Aug 26 '08
TWIGS AND BERRIES LAUGH OUT LOUD.

Nice texturing!
roadkill3d
   roadkill3d on Aug 26 '08
Brilliant in every way!
kireme_soen
kireme_soen on Aug 26 '08
Silver foil? Sounds epic. ^_^

Actually, the shirt itself is pretty epic regardless, but I'm sure you already knew that. It reminds me of the "keys" shirt from a while ago, but it's got vampires, so it's much awesomer. xD
Riposte
Riposte on Aug 26 '08
I really, really, really hope this wins. Can't stop thinking about it!
Administraitor
Administraitor on Aug 26 '08
@kireme_soen on Aug 26 '08
Erm, it really only has vampire-related stuff on it, not vampires! At least none that I can see ^^
ejpullen
ejpullen on Aug 26 '08
Love it, I want this shirt real bad!
yossitime
yossitime on Aug 27 '08
awesomeness.
5$
i know very little about art
   i know very little about art on Aug 27 '08
Great concept
Nikkie
Nikkie on Aug 27 '08
Wonderful!
YoYoDisciple
YoYoDisciple on Aug 27 '08
awesome!
Mz and Me
Mz and Me on Aug 27 '08
It's pretty cool but you forgot to include 'Wesley Snipes'.
Novikoff
Novikoff on Aug 28 '08
wow))
igo2cairo
   igo2cairo on Aug 28 '08
Glad I could sneak in at the last minute, almost missed giving this awesome design a 5$!
Simpletinrobot
Simpletinrobot on Aug 28 '08
I'd wear this every day, and then when it got all worn out from not taking it off, I'd buy another one.
stingerstyler
   stingerstyler on Aug 28 '08
hee hee, most awesome collection ;) nicely conceived mister Ian_Leino (or should I say, Ian Leino?)
Raid71
   Raid71 on Aug 28 '08
great work
shewalksintomine
shewalksintomine on Aug 30 '08
This is an amazing sub. Good luck.
6 days later
dschwen
dschwen on Sep 05 '08
Great shirt!
Sorry I missed giving this a high score.

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