Long before captions, there was art, and it has been telling our stories ever since.

This art shirt for women carries Art Tells Our Stories, a RaZits original set in loud comic-cover lettering for anyone who thinks in color and line. Cut light and loose for women, it also makes a ready-made present for the painter, illustrator or bookworm you know.

The design: a comic-cover shout for creativity

ART fills the top and STORIES the bottom in heavy, slanted comic capitals, coral red with dark dry-brush streaks and a jagged sky-blue outline that crackles like an electric charge. Between them, TELLS and OUR are stacked in crisp white capitals with a dark outline, so the middle of the sentence jumps forward.

Behind the words sits a dark panel with a thin gold square frame set slightly off to one side. A burst of coral-red rays fans out behind the middle words, a little like the pages of an open book, while golden and pink rings of light circle the lettering and tiny sparkles dot the space. A soft blue-violet glow and a few small pixel-like squares finish the edges.

It reads like the cover of a comic you can't wait to open. The slogan is for people who know a sketch, a mural or a single comic panel can carry a whole life in a few lines: painters, illustrators, art teachers, writers and the readers who love what they make.

A soft, roomy tee for long creative days

• 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²) lightweight knit that won't feel heavy through a long studio or classroom day
• Solid shades are 100% cotton in a fine, smooth yarn; heather shades are a cotton-poly blend
• A relaxed women's cut that gives you room to reach, sketch and carry supplies
• Simple crew neckline that pairs well with an open cardigan or jacket
• Stitched with seams down both sides for a shaped line through the body
• Fabric is shrunk ahead of time, so it holds its size through regular washing

Who it's for

For painters, illustrators, comic fans, art teachers, writers and the creative friend who always has paint on her sleeve. Wear it to an art class, an art walk, a comic convention, a book club or a weekend craft fair. It makes a fun birthday gift for a creative friend, an end-of-year thank-you for an art teacher, a holiday present, or an anniversary surprise for the artist you love.

Quick answers

What size should I order?

The cut is relaxed and roomy, made to hang loosely. Lay a favorite tee flat, measure it, and match those numbers against the size guide next to the size options.

Does the design stand out on lighter shirts?

Yes. The lettering is printed on its own dark backing panel, so the coral, white and blue read just as clearly on light shirts as on dark ones.

The photos show a cardigan. Is part of the design hidden?

Only in the photos: the open cardigan covers the outer edges of the print. Worn on its own, the whole panel shows, from the gold frame to the blue outline around each word.

How do I keep the colors bright?

Wash it inside out in cold water and tumble dry low or line dry. Avoid bleach and high heat, which fade printed colors fastest.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

Size guide