Handsum Designs

New year.... new stuff

2012-01-18T23:14:00.000Z

Aim for this year is to be more dedicated to this with high quality stuffes. Commencing with this, a combination of my two favourite things... art and fine, fine music:

JR ENCRAGES from COSA on Vimeo.

2011-10-11T22:59:00.001+01:00

2011-09-27T11:52:00.001+01:00

After much delay on our side due to various events and celebration we are excited to announce another addition to our collection thanks to the fine doodle works of With Thrashes. With Thrashes has been selling t-shirts in Leeds (which can be found here) and through her blog for a while now as well as creating t-shirts to be won at the ‘Live and Unamplified’ nights down at the Book Club.In her own words her work With Thrashes began by... “fiddling with biros as a way to alleviate boredom during maths and science lessons. Finding it more satisfying drawing creatures than shapes, her books were soon covered in creepy looking beasts and twisted humans. Skeletons, trees, body-parts and seaweed are her main inspirations, although uncomfortable and awkward moments will do just fine.”

Check them out at Handsum Designs... you won't be disappointed!

Coming up...

2011-08-17T11:39:00.003+01:00

Alright Children of the Revolution,

Its been a while and a strong case could be made for Handsum regret but things are stirring so keep your eyes peeled and ears to the ground as we have a series of announcements to make over the following days...

In the mean time feast your ears upon these sound vibrations.

Boo'ya

Cloudcast010: Submerse by Bassfaced on Mixcloud

Check it oot... tis very nice

2011-05-16T22:19:00.003+01:00

The design for Temwa Charity Art Auction in Bristol from the other week, board courtesy of www.routeone.co..uk (Route One Skate Shop)
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150184349754003.315686.16315604002

Must play more games...

2011-05-05T19:45:00.005+01:00

Just a design from last weekend... also done a proposed design for Glastonbury Festival so fingers crossed. MORE IMPORTANTLY HOWEVER remember that tomorrow is Art For Africa down at the Attic Bar on Stokes Croft, Bristol... be there or be square!

And I had to add this video. There are simply no words to describe how good this is!

Help Develop Bristol! This weekend!

2011-04-13T15:22:00.002+01:00

Here’s a very worthy cause for also around in Bristol to help out with for which we made the flyer and poster... GET INVOLVED!

Under the Motorway' invites residents of Easton, Eastville and beyond to help us add just a touch of love to the space under the M32. Join us at Napier Road over the weekend of the 16th-17th April on either day from midday to paint, garden and decorate this neglected part of our community. There will be music and food on the day to keep busy bees buzzing away painting these enormous pillars a selection of beautiful pastel colours, trimming back overgrown greenery and hanging bunting.

If you can volunteer your time to help organise the weekend, donate things like food or tools, or have any other ideas for the space or the weekend itself please get in touch. We also want designs for the bottoms of the pillars; messages tothe community, loved ones, adverts, illustrations..... all ideas welcome.

Simon

Under the Motorway Community Group

07988654464

The wall of walls really...

2011-03-29T18:30:00.002+01:00

After years of trawling through websites for images and the like I have to say that this is probably in my top two of impressive discoveries... It has even taken top spot this week over the recently finished Skateboard Design for Temwa... but more of that later

Something for the mean time...

2011-03-11T13:01:00.004Z

Here's a practice image for something that might be used in the future for something else... I hope thats cryptic enough... and another song.

Hidden Orchestra and a little more...

2011-02-28T15:09:00.003Z

Hidden Orchestra - Night Walks On Vinyl by Tru Thoughts on Mixcloud

Quite simply on of the best mixes out there at the moment, free to download and Hidden Orchestra are currently on tour so if you get a chance definitely check them out!

Also new colour clothing available and a little revamp on the old website... a FULL BLOG POST worthy of this to follow shortly.

Why my day just... stopped

2011-02-23T17:51:00.000Z

Tis very profound...

2011-02-21T16:53:00.003Z

Inspired by a documentary on the build up of the music scene in Bristol, massive thanks to Jazzy T, as well as the limits to my imagination/ things I can draw in an afternoon... definitely worth a listen especially if you are Bristol based: The Bristol Underground Story - http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00yb5md/Way_Out_West_The_Bristol_Underground_Story_Episode_1/

Jamie XX (Mix for Colette)

2011-02-08T15:24:00.002Z

01 Jamie XX mix for Colette 10

Leading on from yesterdays post... here is a really nice mix that was created by the same artist (the drum boxer/ producer of the much acclaimed 'The XX') some time in 2010 I believe. A very impressive set list.

(Señor Pajaro)

And I though it might be nice to add a little doodle which was inspired by a very long wait for a plane to Berlin over Christmas... with maybe a hint of Disney.

Jamie xx - Far Nearer

2011-02-07T19:28:00.001Z

Just a nice little tune... reminds me of my days when I lived on a beach, with my turtles friends, drinking coconut juice... Those were the days!

Rustler - Wesnares by RustlerDNB, Just Another Double Tasty Treat

2010-11-30T14:58:00.002Z

Rustler - Wesnares by RustlerDNB

Just really, really nice....

2010-11-29T21:45:00.003Z

Some great photos by Gonzo himself. There is no other way to put it really.

So I Was Just Walking Along and Then...

2010-11-27T11:28:00.003Z

First big news of Christmas is our first couple of Hoody and Sweater prints... We are not sure if they are going to be available through the website but we are going to try and set up some type of request system... more details to follow very soon!

Think this one was done in Hannover about two years ago.

"Girl loves Boy: Story One"

2010-11-26T23:20:00.001Z

Monkeeee in the Jungle!

2010-11-11T22:14:00.002Z

Shapes & Splines (final version - Ambient Dub techno) by Fingers In The Noise

2010-11-10T16:12:00.003Z

Shapes & Splines (final version - Ambient Dub techno) by Fingers In The Noise

Heres a fine little track to help you with the mid-week calm before the storm (I'm not entirely sure what the difference between Ambient and Ambeint-Dub-Techno is but it does sound a lot more professional I guess)... At Handsum Designs we are going to be getting some little felt-tip doodles and things, which haven't really got a purpose other than having been done to pass the time, up over the next couple of days so heres a little starter to enjoy:

Golden Oldies

2010-10-30T12:41:00.005+01:00

One of the oldies.... I've spent time trawling through some of our old designs and came across this flyer design for 'Beans on Toast' at Thekla (Bristol), featuring LTJ Bukem, Atomic Hooligan and Joker amongst others.... From what I remember it was a good night.

Theres also evidence of the old Handsum Designs Logo before we came up with something that wasn't shit.

The Music Scene

2010-10-25T21:18:00.004+01:00

A nice little video here, just to get the creative juices flowing... Blockhead- The Music Scene

On a Handsum Designs front, the square wheels are in motion to get colour (I know that looks cheesy) t-shirts as well as hoodies and jumpers over the next month, so keep your eyes peeled!

Underage Gigs

2010-09-07T18:52:00.002+01:00

Here is a great little website called Underage Gigs which has been set up by a friend of ours and is aimed at getting under 18s involved in live music... A very worthwhile cause! Anyway I'll let the about section do the talking, take a look and spread the word:

UnderageGigs.com provides a free service to young fans wishing to see their favourite bands play live. In addition, parents will find it convenient to find information on just one site about the gigs that their teenagers want to see.

UnderageGigs.com is not itself a ticket agent, but with just one click provides a direct link to the 'Buy Now' page of the relevant booking agent for the chosen gig.

UnderageGigs.com has conveniently labelled every gig listing, so that at a glance the specific age restrictions are available e.g. 14+, 16+ and “all age with an adult” etc.

UnderageGigs.com aims to keep music live for young people.

Hear, hear... to the music

2010-07-01T18:01:00.008+01:00

Here's a band that we have been banging on about for a while now.... they are a really great live act and are clearly a group of very talented musicians accompanied by amazing lyrics which actually make sense and don't just deal with the wonderful world of guns, biatches and bling.... If you get a chance to go and see them then don't miss it!

Dizraeli and the Small Gods

If you already know about Dizraeli then I highly recommend that you check out the new(ish) remix of 'Bomb Tesco' by Scifax on their Myspace.

Another day another honour

2010-06-16T17:53:00.004+01:00

So Handsum Designs has been up and running for almost two weeks now and the first orders have been processed and delivered which we are really happy about. We have also gained a bit of publicity via the photographer Big Bozo as he went around Bristol during Upfest 2010, here is his picture below....

And a quick heads up.... Handsum Design T-shirts are going to start being stocked in various shops around Bristol so keep your eyes peeled and be lucky!

HANDSUM DESIGNS... take a peek

2010-06-02T21:23:00.003+01:00

www.handsumdesigns.com

Launching Friday 4th of June 2010

One of the original (unoriginals)

2010-05-31T22:09:00.006+01:00

Here's one of Handsum's first ever t-shirts from way back in 2007. Created thanks to a fair bit of plagiarism and the imagination of the one and only Phil *Buck...

A true story...

2010-05-29T01:41:00.005+01:00

And a nice bit of Handsum graffiti which was put up a couple of months ago and has managed to stand the fickle test of street art time...

One bright day in the middle of the night

Two dead boys got up to fight

Back to back they faced each other

Drew their swords and shot each other

A deaf policeman heard the noise

And arrested those two dead boys

If you don't believe this lie is true

Ask the blind man... he saw it too.

Stick 'em up!

2010-05-28T22:20:00.002+01:00

Alreet people! Stickers available this coming week, rumour has it they are going to be collectors items... If you manage to get your hands on one then post it up, get a photo of it, send the image in to us (at mail@handsumdesigns.com) and get a discount on any t-shirt purchase from www.handsumdesigns.com

Handsum Designs - In the beginning...

2010-05-28T20:57:00.000+01:00

Handsum Designs website launching on the 4th of June

Look out for a sticker near you!