Legendary tattoo artist BJ Betts is bringing the worldwide tattoo neighborhood collectively to assist charities which might be working arduous to make a distinction in the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Betts enlisted artists to contribute their very own tackle the phrases “KNOW HOPE,” all of which have been mixed onto one restricted version T-shirt.
Accessible in black and white, the shirt is screenprinted with the paintings of 14 tattoo artists. On the entrance, artists like Mister Cartoon, Flaks and Betts create “KNOW HOPE” with sweeping traces or three-dimensional lettering, bringing their very own fashion to the desk. Alternatively, Large Meas, El Whyner, Large Sleeps and extra embellish the again with daring script and heavy shading. The entire proceeds from the T-shirt gross sales will probably be break up equally between three completely different charities: the American Crimson Cross, Direct Aid and the Salvation Military.
Take a more in-depth have a look at how the T-shirts have been made beneath. Retailing for $25 USD every, the shirts can be found now on BJ Betts’ website.
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