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Artist: DanielAndHisArt
http://emptees.com/people/65121-danielandhisart
Curated by: Paul Friemel
I am an artist/ web designer from Eastern Kentucky. Growing up i have always had an appreciation for art and loved to draw and sketch.
My shirt design is my own personal take on life and love. The “father” in the shirt is telling the “child” to stay on the other side of the cracks in life. To not make the same mistakes he did.
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kind of has a pedo theme, eh?
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Womp… that’s a bit harsh. Daniel explained it in his write up. It’s a paternal unconditional love for his son and wanting to be sure he gets the best out of life.
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Would make a great artistic print (on a wall) with excellent meaning.
To passersby, it makes a great “I <3 Pedofiles" shirt.
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Thanks for all the hate guys…..
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Parmer, did you do know that you can purchase a Tshirt and for fairly reasonably priced, purchase a Ribba frame from someplace like IKEA to frame them and hang them on your wall? TYGLÖSA frames can easily be made, but for $5 a pop, they aren’t bad for stretching fabric and hanging on your wall either.
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Oh, I didn’t know that. I had heard of framing tees, but didn’t realize there was a great way like that. Thank for the tip Jaden.
Daniel, no hate. It is just a hard theme for someone in passing to grasp. Maybe a conversation starter?..
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I think it is a great shirt, with a good message behind it. Why would anyone with a decent mind look at it as a “pedophile” tee. Obviously, someone thought it was good enough to put on this site.
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Its ok BDParmer, i understand haha.
The shirt for sure takes a while to look at and think about.
I know not everyone will like all of my art, but i do appreciate you looking at it and taking the time to comment.
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After reading the explanation it makes sense, but at first glance I agree with womp. If you wore it to work, you’d get in trouble… or arrested.
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Really guys? I just dont see it. Maybe because it is my design and i am bias. But i really dont think anyone would get in trouble for wearing this shirt. There is nothing about that is wrong, unless you MAKE it that way. I would hope that people would think the best of things and not try to turn everything they see into a filth.
Kind of crazy how a shirt about love turns into a horrible discussion.
Thanks for commenting though.
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Daniel, don’t take it too hard. That’s the dirty side of sites like this. You hope and thank everyone for good commentary, but those contrary ones are like jabs to the heart. Especially if it’s your own work. Relax. People will think and say what they will, and tomorrow, they’ll all but have forgotten their commentary.
As for the one specific post, we’ll take care of that for you, Daniel.
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Thanks Jaden!
And thank you to everyone here at RIPT for putting my artwork up.
This site is great and has a really neat concept. I hope i can submit more work in the future. You all have been a pleasure to work with.
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I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the whole thing from beginning to end. The whole shirt-a-day concept can be a fickle thing, but all-in-all, I think it does rather well for new artists and those who are out there but not necessarily reaching the same audiences as other t-shirt sites. :D
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I will for sure be coming back everyday to check out the new shirt of the day and supporting other artists. This is a great way to get your name out, have shirts printed and meet other designers.
Sorry if i have invoked the spammers tonight haha.
I surely hope you guys dont get spam like this everyday.
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As I recently told a friend, even bad attention still gets us attention for other artists down the road. Not every piece we put out will be this ‘controversial’ or invoke such strong ideals and opinions, but every once in a while, it’s good to stir up the pot.
BTW, I noticed you did some work for the hardcore/screamer band Asking Alexandria. How did that come about?
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I always submit designs for bands i enjoy from time to time. Sumerian Records are really great to work with which is the label they are on and always give me feedback on my submissions and are always willing to help artists out. I pretty much just started emailing back and forth sending in things i thought fit some bands on their roster.
I also agree about the stirring up the pot thing, i am glad people are at least commenting haha. Even though the subject matter of some of the comments aren’t appropriate, at least i am drawing some attention.
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Very cool. That’s always something for new artists to keep in the back of their mind, if they really have that band label look to their work. (And even if they don’t, it’s good to test the waters.) Lord knows, I’ve had my own share of unlikely contacts in my time creating shirts.
This piece actually seems like a departure from most of your designs. I get the impression this piece is something very personal for you.
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This piece of art was made one afternoon when i had a small break from classes at the college i attend. I wanted to do something and branch out more and actually put some meaning behind my work.
Although i am not a father, i felt like making a father/son shirt.
I have always had a love for using silhouettes in artwork and wanted to try them out. and do a more serious/brighter piece of work that would stand out from everything i have done.
I think i reached my goal with this piece and would love to do more like it.
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I can’t wait to see more from you, then. Both in your ‘traditional’ style and this style that currently seems to be outside your comfort zone. When you hone it a little more, I think it will be just as strong, if not stronger than your other body of work.
And I commend a guy who’s willing to show a (healthy) father/son relationship, in the context of design. I think the main reason you’ve received so much flack is due to the fact that guys just don’t show fatherly affection for their sons (and specifically the hope that their children’s lives are better than their own) so openly as this piece portrays. Again, way to step outside of the box.
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@DanielAndHisArt – Hey, Great work on your shirt. Don’t listen to the naysayers! Personally I love it.
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SO much complete and utter garbage coming from people.
Honestly, if you’re going to comment, try not to look like a complete hyprocrite! If you view the shirt in that way, it’s your issue.
Great design, great message, great tee.
-David
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I’m always up for great conversation, which is why I’ve avoided filtering even 1% of the comments on RIPT. If things come to that, then I will start filtering and probably make a set list of posting guidelines to follow.
Sad it has to come to this but it IS the internet.
What people should understand is that RIPT exists for the artists. Each day we put a new artist on stage to strut their stuff. Their t-shirt design is showcased HUGE atop the page, their bio on the right with a description of the art, and links to their website etc etc on and on.
If you come to the site I hope you can respect that and the mission here. Thanks
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Ok, my take on the shirt before I read the write up. A man is scolding a child and keeping the child at arm’s length, WARNING the child not to cross the divide-trying to keep the child from getting too close. The child, looks sad (head downcast). A power and control scenario. Then I read the description, and I can kind of see the “don’t make the mistakes I made” idea, but the child is on the OPPOSITE side of the crack, so it makes it look as if it’s a broken heart not to be mended and parent/child are oppositional. No pedophile image comes to my mind! Beautiful tee. Given that I’m a woman, don’t think I’ll buy it-not sure the message would be well conveyed on a woman wearing it!
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I like the colorscheme
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Thanks to everyone who has left a comment so far or even checked out my shirt!
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Wow, I don’t see anything that has to do with a pedophile in this design. I see a man warning a boy not to cross the crack. I guess this is one of those things where you see what you want to see. I like the design, nice job.
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Wow completely misunderstood the design… saw it as love being lost between a father and his son because the father was to strict or too harsh.
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As I already said, great shirt and concept. Congrats on the print ;D
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Dear Daniel your design is simply GREAT ,I think it has a great meaning,thanks for your explanation,and I really like this shirt..
Congratz for getting printed on RIPT ! ^__^
don’t forget that” “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford~
Cheers man,Good Luck
AJ
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I looked at it thought it was about an actually involved, engaged Dad either warning his son or saying no despite the boy looking sad.
I thought it was positive comment against all the parents today who say nothing but “yes” to their children.
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Thanks for all the comments everyone!
There have been so really harsh ones and some that were refreshing to read.
Thanks again to all the people at RIPT for putting my shirt up.
I would like my “most hated shirt ever on RIPT” plaque mailed along with my shirt please. It would make a nice mantle piece.
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::snickers:: be careful for what you wish for, Daniel… I’d consider making it as a joke XD Cardboard and sharpies, here I come!
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haha!
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I like it. I did not and can not think of anything bad when I see it. It is one of the more interesting shirts to look at.
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My heart would be broken too, if my ‘child’ was across a ‘chasm’ and ‘society’ said I could not “poke’ him.
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