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This is Your Year (Or Maybe Not): Motivational and Demotivational Art for 2023

It’s time to rise and grind, folks! We’re already a month into 2023, and there are so many mountains left to climb. But with dedication..

From Care Bears to Goblincore: All 17 Design Challenge Winners of 2022

Design Challenges are the longest-held tradition here at Threadless. The way it works is we give a creative prompt, artists submit their designs, and the..

2022 Year in Review: Top-Selling Artists, Epic Design Challenges, and More

You made it to 2023, and that’s no small feat. You overcame your own challenges, you beat the odds, and you probably accomplished a lot..

Bringing Magic to the World: A Spotlight on Lissy Marlin, Illustrator of ‘The Magic Misfits’

“God, do we need color and magic right now,” says award-winning illustrator Lissy Marlin in the welcome video to her YouTube channel. Being able to..

Give the Gift of Art: Thoughtful Gifts for Art Lovers

You made it here, which probably means that—just like us—you’re a lover of art. And if you’re a lover of art, there’s a good chance..

Home is Where the Art Is: Cozy Gifts for Homebodies

Homebodies much rather enjoy the simple pleasures of being at home instead of going out with friends or being adventurous. Who can blame them? Home..

Achievement Unlocked: Next-Level Gifts for Nerds

When you’re holiday shopping, a great starting point is to think about all the things your loved ones geek out over. This Threadless guide will..

Artists Summon All Things Spooky for the Halloween Design Challenge

“Trick or treat, smell our feet, give us some good art to see.” That was the mission we gave Threadless artists for the Halloween Design..

‘Blades of Furry’ Creators Discuss Battle Skating, Queer Representation, and the Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Combine the awe-inspiring grace of figure skating with the dramatic takedowns of judo, and you get a sport so epic that it could only exist..

Fishing for Compliments at Riot Fest 2022 with the Sickest Threadless Tees

When someone compliments your t-shirt at a punk rock festival like Riot Fest, it almost feels like you earned street cred, but without having to..

Sweeney Boo Talks with Us About Witches, Giving Her Cat Superpowers, and Her Latest Graphic Novel

Whether or not they can fly, shoot lasers out of their eyes, or lick their own elbow, a superhero’s most impressive ability is showing bravery..

11 Tees That Settle the Cats vs Dogs Debate Once and For All

Cats vs dogs—it’s a classic debate that’ll last for as long as people have patience to argue. It’s right up there with hamburgers vs hotdogs,..