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Ray Frenden
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by Ray Frenden   
Lately, I've been thinking about grief and loss. Specifically, the psychology behind dealing with death. I'd always heard about the stages to grief and the process has been on my mind.

The titular stages of grief assigned to the stages of a werewolf's transformation popped into my noggin. I've been wanting to do something diagramatic for a while. This seemed like an obvious pairing.
roadkill3d
   roadkill3d on Jan 30 '09
Soo goood!
NiNTH WHEEL
   NiNTH WHEEL on Jan 30 '09
awesome awesome awesome
zipperking
   zipperking on Jan 30 '09
absolutely spectacular!
Skap 1er
Skap 1er on Jan 30 '09
shit man, this is totally awesome but kinda wish it didn't have the moon orbiting the earth

i still say 5
Montro
   Montro on Jan 30 '09
beyond amazing.
EricDiaz
EricDiaz on Jan 30 '09
an easy 5!!
dbrv11
dbrv11 on Jan 30 '09
This is extremely cool. 5$$
olie!
   olie! on Jan 30 '09
Crazy good! I wish the earth/moon diagram was on the back but other than that it's awesome!
Stephen Jamieson
Stephen Jamieson on Jan 30 '09
Mr. Hyde!
alexmdc
   alexmdc on Jan 30 '09
yeah rather have the moon diagram in the back $$5 anyways
jess4002
jess4002 on Jan 30 '09
great! 5$
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Jan 30 '09
Danke!
againstbound
   againstbound on Jan 30 '09
Sweet!
empiricist
   empiricist on Jan 30 '09
Super Rad!
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Jan 30 '09
If it doesn't get your vote, Against, I'm sunk, heh! You're definitely the target audience.
ratkiss
ratkiss on Jan 30 '09
Awesome!
andyg
   andyg on Jan 30 '09
Nice!
the110
   the110 on Jan 30 '09
This is awesome ray but I agree about the moon diagram being in the back. The layout feels top heavy right now but you still get my 5$!
jstumpenhorst
   jstumpenhorst on Jan 30 '09
awesome!! i love this one.
kooky love
   kooky love on Jan 30 '09
GREAT $5
heavyprints
heavyprints on Jan 30 '09
So good! I'd buy it.
flockstudios
flockstudios on Jan 30 '09
I would like a T with just the Moon phases for sure ! and then the transformation in the back?
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Jan 30 '09
Thanks, 110. I used a grid system for the placement. It's actually rather balanced.

Thanks, kooky, heavy, stumpy, flock, andy, rat!
boysbeambitious
boysbeambitious on Jan 30 '09
fantastic! :)))
boysbeambitious
boysbeambitious on Jan 30 '09
fantastic! :)))
vinnylo
vinnylo on Jan 30 '09
ray you are such a great illustrator, i learn a lot from you.

this is awe$ome!
tom.quiet
tom.quiet on Jan 31 '09
Haha, cool idea, unexpected... Like it!
roadkill3d
   roadkill3d on Jan 31 '09
I have no problems at all with the moon diagram. I think i makes it all the more extraordinary in terms of layout and giving away the concept directly without having to look at the back. $
polynothing
   polynothing on Jan 31 '09
$5 Ray, you're work is amazing, and ink work rules!
dacat
   dacat on Jan 31 '09
$$5
EccentricSage
EccentricSage on Jan 31 '09
pretty cool, and excelent linework, too. I do so very much apreciate good linework!
brandon clark
brandon clark on Jan 31 '09
AWESOME!!! What more can I say?!?! Hooooooooowwwwwllllllll....$5! ;-)
Santo76
Santo76 on Jan 31 '09
It's really awesome, one of the best ideas and executions I've ever seen since I'm here.
I agree with the earth and moon diagram... it should be on the back.
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Jan 31 '09
Thanks, roadkill. I'm a fan of your work as well. I appreciate the comments, all!
nikolina100
nikolina100 on Jan 31 '09
wowza! this is awesome!!
jameses.x
   jameses.x on Jan 31 '09
diagram is almost unnecessary, without it it's $5
thunderpeel
   thunderpeel on Jan 31 '09
wicked sweet! the "angry" face kinda looks more like he's taking a difficult crap, but it's still money :)
percy b
percy b on Jan 31 '09
very nice. i agree about the moon diagram--on the back or just cut it all together
yissus
yissus on Jan 31 '09
great idea
Svettacular
Svettacular on Jan 31 '09
Great idea, but I don't like the text.
Scrap it altogether, maybe?
SnapCracker
SnapCracker on Jan 31 '09
SO original. this is amazing, very teen wolf. hahah i love it. 5!

by the way, SORRY, but please vote for my slogans. only the ones you like!
http://www.threadless.com/profile/887572/SnapCracker/slogans
snow day.
snow day. on Jan 31 '09
awesome
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Jan 31 '09
Lookin' at your slogans now, Snap.
sweet n sour
sweet n sour on Jan 31 '09
The third stage looks like Jack Nicholson in the film wolf. This shirt is all kinds of rock and roll I love it.
phillydesigner
   phillydesigner on Jan 31 '09
great!!!!
retrovirusaurus
retrovirusaurus on Jan 31 '09
rad!
lvcile
lvcile on Jan 31 '09
hey this is an interesting idea! And indeed, the third stage makes me think about Jack Nickolson too. It works for me.
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Jan 31 '09
The grid used to layout the design (for designer nerds among us):

http://flickr.com/photos/rayfrenden/3167935333/
pooqpoo
pooqpoo on Feb 01 '09
great!
bennyd302
   bennyd302 on Feb 01 '09
the dudes expressions are so great, love your style
FRICKINAWESOME
   FRICKINAWESOME on Feb 01 '09
The best of the best on this shirt. LOVE the crazy way you made the earth.

5$
papervoice
papervoice on Feb 01 '09
GENIUS!
chelly
chelly on Feb 01 '09
wonderful
maariaa
maariaa on Feb 01 '09
good
lovechuck
lovechuck on Feb 01 '09
if the earth/moons at the bottom of the shirt were gone, it'd be perfect ^_^
pockethercules
pockethercules on Feb 01 '09
teen wolf rules
wallstreet
   wallstreet on Feb 01 '09
Great illustration!
badbasilisk
   badbasilisk on Feb 02 '09
super!!
ivejustquitsmoking
   ivejustquitsmoking on Feb 02 '09
well done!
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Feb 02 '09
Thanks, guys!
TheInfamousBaka
TheInfamousBaka on Feb 02 '09
Santo76 on Jan 31 '09
It's really awesome, one of the best ideas and executions I've ever seen since I'm here.
I agree with the earth and moon diagram... it should be on the back.


Definitely agree with this. :) So awesome, giving it a $5 regardless.
oliveroliverbarrett
oliveroliverbarrett on Feb 02 '09
I thought this was for a client from checking it out on your flickr. Since it's not, you know I gots to give a $5.
LivingInClip13
LivingInClip13 on Feb 02 '09
i love this so much. i would like it a wee bit more it the moon wasnt on the stomach but maybe the upper back. just a thought, but it still freakin rocks!
Wa5hwa5h
Wa5hwa5h on Feb 02 '09
This is great. $6
squintygirl
squintygirl on Feb 02 '09
kick-ass!
slaterock
   slaterock on Feb 02 '09
awesome work ray!
PofZ
PofZ on Feb 02 '09
i like the idea, but i believe it should have the moon/earth diagram on the back. looks weird with it underneath.

resub with the diagram on the back and 5!!!
mr spiers
mr spiers on Feb 02 '09
i remember seeing you working on this too, and even then i thought it was amazing. great skills
aimeesfun
aimeesfun on Feb 02 '09
oh yes.
Andreas Mohacsy
   Andreas Mohacsy on Feb 02 '09
moon on back = print
zackOlantern
   zackOlantern on Feb 02 '09
hehe
alan maia
alan maia on Feb 03 '09
moon on back = print [2]
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Feb 04 '09
It's the Earth. Earth haters! Heh.
LM77
LM77 on Feb 04 '09
Go ahead and put the earth on the back.

Love.
Malcolm Man
Malcolm Man on Feb 04 '09
Whoa! Glad I didn't miss this.


5iver!
The Paper Crane
   The Paper Crane on Feb 05 '09
Great ill!
The Paper Crane
   The Paper Crane on Feb 05 '09
...and a pretty bold concept behind it.
nice job!
nenmusicas
nenmusicas on Feb 05 '09
GREAT!!!! 5+ FOR SURE

Check out my slogans if you have time
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Feb 05 '09
Thanks, guys. It's making the final push to the sun today.
SoulfumeInc
SoulfumeInc on Feb 05 '09
awesome ray. LOVE the earth/moon portion
Jellyes
Jellyes on Feb 05 '09
sweetness
sinyakuza
sinyakuza on Feb 05 '09
DUDE! i love this shirt.
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Feb 05 '09
Thanks. :)
Perudoesitbetterthanu
   Perudoesitbetterthanu on Feb 05 '09
This is really cool man 5.

Although I'm not sure if the moon cycles underneath is necessary. I think its a cool idea, but you already have the moon phase under each transition of grief.

It also makes a strange shape on the shirt, when I think the top portion is enough to get the message across. Or put it on the back like most people said.
ogayay
ogayay on Feb 06 '09
Just incredible. I have been following your work and I am more and more impressed each and every time.
Gar0
   Gar0 on Feb 06 '09
I have no problems at all with the moon diagram. I think i makes it all the more extraordinary in terms of layout and giving away the concept directly without having to look at the back. $

agreed, the layout is clean & strong and doesn't need to be changed.
bcrider
bcrider on Feb 06 '09
So glad to see this subbed finally!!!

$5
fat pigeon
   fat pigeon on Feb 06 '09
Awesome work Ray!!
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Feb 06 '09
Thanks, Peru. Ogay, awesome to hear. Garo, I know it's a bit controversial, but I still agree, heh! bc, thanks, me too. Fat, awesome, thanks!
welshalex
welshalex on Feb 06 '09
I really like the layout as is.

Also, do you wanna trade your drawing abilities for my omelette making skills?
garciagirl
garciagirl on Feb 06 '09
This made me laugh so freakin hard! You've illustrated the emotions so very well!
platinum
   platinum on Feb 06 '09
Such a clean illustration as always. nice work!!!
alvarejo
   alvarejo on Feb 06 '09
genius!!! $5
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Feb 06 '09
I'll take a 2.89.
roadkill3d
   roadkill3d on Feb 06 '09
PRINT THIS!
EricDiaz
EricDiaz on Feb 06 '09
I thought this would break a 3 but still great score!
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Feb 06 '09
I think the Earth killed my chances at a 3.
westicles
westicles on Feb 06 '09
Awww you spent so much time and effort on this! If people only knew!

It's still a good score though. :)
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Feb 06 '09
It's my best score ever. I'm happy!
NiNTH WHEEL
   NiNTH WHEEL on Feb 07 '09
Congrats!
the110
   the110 on Feb 07 '09
Still not fond of the bottom part but it's gonna print dude congrats!
28 days later
davidfromdallas
   davidfromdallas on Mar 08 '09
wow - just saw this...can't believe I missed it! under-scored by should def print..
128 days later
Ray Frenden
   Ray Frenden on Jul 15 '09
Thanks. Not gonna lie; I really thought this would print. Sad panda. Demographically, I'd do better at dbh. Very likely never going to sub there though.
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