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Since the example link above doesn't show the whole design well, I've included a smaller version of the entire image for you below. Click on it to see an even larger, but lower resolution, image so that the texture can be seen. The actual printing from Zazzle should hold even more detail than what you see here!

SPECIAL NOTE: There are many different animal paws in the world but I wanted to make a print shape that would stand out. The paw print form on this dog tee shirt was inspired from my late darling bullmastiff, AKC Pruitt's Bountiful Harvest or just Harvey (notice in our picture together that I have to sit on my foot to be as tall as him, lol). He'd walked over paint one day and I thank goodness I had the foresight to lay down paper to catch his print before cleaning it off. This isn't the actual print, but I drew it based upon that with the computer mouse. Harvey made a big impression wherever he went so it's fitting to use his foot as a model for this dog T-shirt design! :)
BTW, my boy was sired by Am/Can/Int/Natn'l CH. Willowwoods Barb'Eric Mufasa, OFA and I've never come in contact with a dog like this in my life -- living with Harvest was an AMAZING experience b/c he was SO sweet and SO very smart! (sniff, sniff) Barb'Eric Bullmastiffs
Consider visiting American Bullmastiff Association Rescue to give a loving forever home to a darling in need! :)

The original piece was inspired by a pierced & painted young man, looking like a hard rock or punk dude, I encountered at a bus station one day. He inexplicitly was throwing a rubber chicken into the air. While the bird was in fake flight he'd hurriedly assumed a standing posture, as if ignoring his knowledge of the birds existence, only to snatch the thing up at the last moment before it hit the ground. He repeated this odd pattern until the bus arrived. He didn't seem any more mentally unstable than another person bored with waiting for public transit, and when I inquired as to his behavior he kindly replied that he thought it was funny & didn't worry about what people thought. I didn't ask him why he had a rubber chicken in the first place. I really should have done that.

The art image without text, along with a close-up of the digital painting effect, are shown here. Click images to view larger then browse back here for more.
A portion of the t-shirt text above can also be found on new industrial style designs for both men and women. The shortened statement of 'Pre-existing Condition' is layered over a photomanipulation of grey metal with a streak of rust. The image has a broken edge border for a tattered grunge style. It looks great on the dark shirts too, like the khaki color called 'Army'.
The metal back ground image has also been used to feature a phrase close to my heart. While enjoying an evening of Family Guy style humor with friends I cracked a funny remark that lacked in taste. Through laughter someone said, "You're not right in the head"! To which my own darling husband replied, "She's so not right that she's not even LEFT in the head"! Hence the inspiration for the new 'Metal Not Even Left in the Head' t-shirt. I like it best on the Ladies Destroyed T-Shirt in Vintage White because I think it goes great with the messed up font style.

Metal Not Even Left in The Head by TreePruitt
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For your convenience I've created this quick shop for ACEO mini art card prints & originals, by artist Tree Pruitt. ACEO's are excellent as small format art in an over sized mat & frame, are perfect bookmarkers or gift tags, can be displayed in card holders & are fun to collect! All ACEO's come with a clear protective sleeve & some have an acid-free envelope included. Secure checkout right from this page; no need to join or become a member of any site. Need more than a quantity of one? Just contact me & I'll be happy to help out. Browse & enjoy the variety of styles I've explored in this miniature art format.

My enthusiasm has gotten the better of me, so I must tell you about a wand I'm near to finishing! This wand is designed especially for use in Wicca magic and rituals. Even though my old camera will catch better images in the daylight, I've included some snap shots here. Made of weeping willow wood, it features a hand carved Mother Earth Goddess and pyrography burned symbols. I had a hard time holding back from the fun of adding detail to the human like figure so that the stick didn't become too fragile in the center; it's still as strong as willow can be! The natural under-bark is still in place in areas and some spots have indents that strongly remind one of certain female anatomy that is sacred -- indeed vital -- to birth, and I've accentuated those to emphasize the importance of the natural Yoni like symbols.
Wicca Willow Magic Wand
Don't think, however, that only the feminine divine is expressed here. The circle and crescent symbol of the God, often thought of as the Horned God, is directly balanced in opposite to the Goddess sign on the reverse. Wicca can often seem very Goddess centered, but because of the theory of Force and Form the God is always present even if not as visually represented as His female counterpart. The complexity of Force and Form can be summed up as the God provides the force, or driving energy, of the universe and it is the Goddess who gives it form and shape. In this wand the God is present through the sun's energy that allowed the willow tree to grow, the strength in my muscles as I carved the wood, and even the power of change that was required to make the metal hand tools I used. Though the Goddess features most prominently on this wand, I feel there is a good balance between all of the most important Wiccan symbolism.
There's little that's left to do before this 13" wand is offered for sale. I still need to buff on a finish of carnauba wax for a natural muted shine. I like using varathane because it's such a durable finish, but I think that would be too shiny for this wand. The hand rubbed finish will still be water resistant but will also have a lovely tone and feel. After the finish is applied I need to do the "core". This wand will have a magickal core which will work in a similar fashion to a totem animal medicine bag; No whimsical dragon scales or firebird feathers though! I have a very special bit of naturally shed elk fur that I'm considering placing inside the small hole I've burrowed into the handle of the wand. I'll likely consider appropriateness of the metaphysical energy of several other materials too before capping the hole closed with a tiny gem stone, sealing the core inside. It doesn't require much of any given thing to add to the magic because it's simply the blessing of the energy involved that counts. I'm always careful not to use anything dangerous, illegal, or unethical in a magical core -- that would defeat the purpose -- but I won't make final decisions until the action of "doing" is in hand. This is without a doubt the most elaborate wand I've ever crafted! I'm sorry the fun of the project is nearly over, so you can bet that I'm already contemplating another.

