Monday, December 20, 2010

Combat the Cold with the Power of Spring.



Fight back those brisk chills with something a bit warmer.  Introducing something so out of season, the bees used to produce it had to be thawed first. 


At the current moment, there are only 4 of these left - 2 smaller bags and 2 larger bags.  


$15 in person, $20 to ship!


http://www.apothemprints.bigcartel.com

Friday, December 17, 2010

Shirts In The Works.

Currently working on several shirt designs, making use of my plastisol ink and the help of Southpaw! 

Shirt design based on the idealization of American culture, with more to come:

For fun, should be done eventually, possibly printed on tote bags as well:

A design currently being printed and for sale on my store site:

Another Hindu inspired design:

I realize these are all on white, but some may be printed on natural cotton, gray, or other colors.  

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Living in the Internet


Sticking to the norms of advertising on the internet, we have also created a Twitter.  


Follow us on Twitter:

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Up, up, and away.



Over the past two days I have been working on a web-store and it is finally complete!  With this opening, I am also working on printing two poster designs I meant to print a while ago, one of which is up for pre-order on the store. 


www.apothemprints.bigcartel.com


Because of this being the opening of the store, and it being so close to Christmas, I put a discount code on all the items!  For 10% off each order, enter the code: HEXAGONBLUES


The "Stormy Weather" print is up as a "pre-order", but they will be finished and hopefully shipped by January 2nd! 

Monday, December 6, 2010

Getting Political, Vol.I

I have been working with political themes recently, as a way to combat the monotony of boring and seemingly thoughtless work I am doing in school. These are just a few of the many I have been working on:


This is a design to be printed as a patch. It is based off of a lyric from a hardcore band I recently discovered, Trial, from their song "War By Other Means". The image is a photograph of a man being water-boarded during interrogation, a clear breach of human rights, but none-the-less, something our very own government employs when questioning suspected terrorists, homeland threats, political prisoners, and people they seek to obtain information from. The United States is a country that masquerades as a "goody-two-shoes" while secretly torturing and violating countless human rights in the name of freedom.


Patches will be approximately 7"x10".  If you would like one, they will be $5 in person, $7 to ship. 




The next design is something that I think about and experience through others almost every day - the inherent inequality of living in the United States. Even though I am a heterosexual male, I have countless friends who are homosexual. They should have all the same rights heterosexual couples currently have, and it is not a religious question, it is a matter of human rights. 


Depending on the cost to print this, the design will either be only black ink on a white shirt or black and red ink on a white shirt.


#1) Black ink on white shirt:

 #2) Black/Red ink on white shirt:
(Ignore the Apothem logo watermark, it will not be printed with the design)


Being a citizen in the modern day United States of America is a day to day journey of discovery, adventure, and questioning the world around one's self. As an art student/artist, lover of history, and a part of the hardcore-punk scene, I question life with an understanding for everyone and their views. Even if I don't agree with them, I still seek to understand.


Remember, as a human and a citizen, our job is to question the government, and at times stand up to the government.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

User Choice?

Hey everyone, I am working on a shirt design and would like to see what colors of shirt/crewneck sweatshirt people would be interested in buying!


Vote for your favorite!


#1:
(Darker Red)

#2:
(Lighter/Granny Smith Apple Green)

#3:
(Deep Aqua Blue)

#4:
(Natural Cotton)

#5:
(Plain 'Ole White)

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Gallus Gallus et Elephas Maximus Indicus

Alright, the patches for The Rooster are finally done!  There are over 50 of these bad boys!  In order to get one, make sure to contact the guys at The Rooster on Facebook or preferably see them in person, ask for one, and thank them for the cool stuff they do! 

The patches are about about 6"x6", black ink mixed with silver, and printed on two thicknesses of canvas.  


Get one with the next issue!   First come, first serve.  

There are only two of these shirts made, printed over two shirts I was given at a show.  Not sure what will happen with these yet, I just made them for fun.  (Front and Back, respectively)


Below are the recent set of patches I am making, so far there are 16 on thick canvas, black ink only, and 4 on canvas with black and gold ink.  If you would like one, send me an email.  The prints are approximately 7"x10".  

$5 in person, $7 to ship.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Roosters, Hens, and a lack of Capons



For all the Baltimore folks who are fans of or read "The Rooster", make sure to grab one of these 5"x5" patches available with the next issue!  


The Rooster (Extravagant Baltimore Art Zine): 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Rooster/114273398590527?ref=ts


This issue will also feature my first real advertisement!


Sunday, November 14, 2010

Stormy Weather


The screen for the first layer of this print is currently drying, patiently waiting to be exposed!  


Will be a print on heavyweight 11"x17" illustration paper.  4 color.  Series of 48.  Hand numbered/signed.


An homage to three things I love: Linas Garsys, Roy Lichtenstein, and Ruiner. 

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Things To Come; Pt.I

These are some ideas that may or may not be printed in the near future.  



A Linas Garsys / Roy Lichtenstein inspired design.  Will be done on either prints or shirts.  Design is not completed yet, this is a preliminary design. 


A design done at around 3am one night after awaking from a rather dark dream. 

Will be a screenprinted poster.  17"x22".  Pink and White areas will be substituted with glow in the dark ink.  Will be a series of 48 prints. 

And yes, I realize both designs have lightning bolts...weird coincidence.  

Friday, November 12, 2010

Night Of The Living Print!


These are the first personal print I have done.  


48 were printed. 11"x17". Hand numbered. 


$10 in person!  $15 to ship!


If interested, apothemprints@yahoo.com

New Veterans Prints!


Pick one up at the next Veterans show!
http://veteransonline.blogspot.com/


48 were printed. 11"x17". Hand signed and numbered!  


Will ship to people interested in buying one.


Or contact me at apothemprints@yahoo.com

Hello!



Hello everyone, 


This marks the first official website for Apothem Prints.  
A Cincinnati based screenprinting and clothing company.  


We print:  
- Posters
- Shirts
- Patches
- Buttons


For quotes, contact Chris at:
apothemprints@yahoo.com