For those of you who've seen my T-shirt designs, worn by some very special people, or those who are simply interested in the materials needed to make your own clothing branding... welcome back to our little blogspot. First of all, you've always got options, options, options. You can either make your own design on PSD or AI file and send it over to the nearest textile printers, or you're the creative do-it-yourself type and would rather risk it with a brush and some suitable paints. Here's how you start up: choose textile colors and make sure you know how they react in the washing machine. Pick your brushes carefully - a thin one for contours and a thick one for coloring in. I use only thin brushes on clothing. 
For inspiration, there should be tons of music available in the player at all times. Remember Paul Gogain, another supporter of my theory that art and music go hand in hand - both create atmosphere and illustrate feeling in a subconscious kind of way. I usually have a song playing in my head while drawing or designing, and that's the way it'll always be. Preferably, get headphones (but not if you're afraid the music will complete take over what you do :P). In this case, the initial inspiration was Muse, however later we moved on to...
Then you'll notice strange thoughts and memories passing through your head while you draw. You won't even feel your mind wandering, and your hand, somehow mechanically, as though it's part of some foreign instrument operated by a mysterious force, goes on on its own. Depending on your task, you can chose to concentrate or (like me) give in to the trains of thought and jump on one, tripping away...
Then you might suddenly return to your work, just for a quick check-up on what you're really doing. You've probably travelled through one entire Tea Party album by now. I had no idea those swirls would come out like they did. Seems my concentration level is a bit, um, low, tee hee. Good thing lil' Isis was there to check on my progress.
And there you have it. Remember your options. They can save your life. Thank God for choices. If you're happy with the result, your T will make a great present. Just don't throw it away. Never throw your work away, it's bad luck. Your final step is to fixate the paint. You need a hairdryer, or, preferrably an iron to make the colors stick and keep them from washing off in places. And... voila.
I definitely think the next T will be a psychedellic traverse through the steppes of the surreal. Don't envy the person who ends up wearing it! Pair-o-eyes out.
