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Combing through the piles of thrift..

Published February 23, 2009, 10:19 am | by bootlegger

What an adventure this is turning out to be!

As I work my way down the pile of thrift shirts seeking a second chance in life, I am finding an artistic approach that I was not expecting.

Each piece I am picking was originally intended for a basic design, but as I move through them I am seeing each piece is seeking its own expression.

Through the varieties of the ways the shirts are stitched together and styled, each piece can only fit a certain element into its "matrix".

The process of each piece has slowed down considerably. I am now taking each piece and finding the right design elements to put together on it. The results (not yet up) are coming out as these completely unique pieces. So far I have stolen over ten shirts that should have gone online... I think I'm gonna have to stop buying mediums until I can get more content online, my closet won't hold anymore anyways.

On a feedback level, it's been great so far. Super huge thanks to everyone who is dropping in comments and emails to me. I love it. Each one is just another log on my fire.

I am going to be modifying the site a little bit, so if your visiting and it changes while you are surfing around, be patient, I want to find a fit for what I'm doing. It is a good balance of screenprinting and web development, two things I am trying to master.

Thanks Everyone!

Bootlegger
Joplin Rutherford

Thrift Disclaimer

The garment you are purchasing was purchased from a Non-Profit Thrift Store. I carefully screen each item before and after printing to make sure the garment is in good condition. The shirts are washed and hung dry before being listed for sale on the website. If the shirt has any imperfections I will always list them in the item description. Very few shirts will make it to the web site with imperfections. If you purchase a shirt and are unhappy with it, we will refund your money and have the shirt shipped back at our cost.

A portion of your purchase goes towards a community fund that is distributed to local non-profits and charities based on community voting. At the same time you are purchasing a unique one of a kind screen printed thrift store shirt, you are also putting some of your money into community enhancement.

Thanks!

Moab Utah

All the photography of shirts are based out of Moab, Utah.

Deep in the Southeastern Corner of Utah, tucked into the red finned sandstone deserts, and lonely old pinion pine trees. I try to find a new photo shoot for each series of designs.

Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands, Needles, Arches National Park and various hidden wonders of the modern world are where I like to find myself. The town celebrates being the heart of Mountain Biking, Jeeping, Rock Climbing, River Rafting, Hiking, Backcountry, and a myriad of extreme outdoor activities.

I hope the photography adds to the element of uniqueness.