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Retro Style Fashion and Home Decor

By tosopFriday - April 24th, 2015Categories: General

Welcome to Retro Graphic 17. We do retro style designs for apparel and home decor. Retro Graphic 17 is always open to suggestions and special requests. We also do personalized items. If you need a custom design, just message me. We will do my best to fulfill your wish.

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Kamala Harris DNC Speech

By tosopMonday - August 26th, 2024Categories: Current Events

 

 

Kamala Harris DNC Speech: Read The Full Text…

The presidential hopeful delivered a message of unity as Democrats look to appeal to independent voters and bring the nation together after the election in November.

Read Harris’ Full Address At The DNC Below:

To my husband, Doug, thank you for being an incredible partner to me and father to Cole and Ella. And happy anniversary. I love you so very much.

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Political T-Shirt Art Styles

By tosopSunday - October 9th, 2022Categories: articles

Exploring Contemporary Political T-Shirt Art Styles in 2024: In the realm of political expression, the t-shirt has long served as a canvas for activism, rebellion, and social commentary. As we navigate the complexities of the year 2024, the art styles adorning these shirts continue to evolve, reflecting the ever-changing landscape of politics and societal values. From bold graphics to minimalist designs, let’s delve into some of the popular art styles seen on political t-shirts in this pivotal year.

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Top 10 Most Popular Mother’s Day Gifts of 2023

By tosopFriday - September 23rd, 2022Categories: Holiday Patterns & Paintings



 

A Heartfelt Guide to Show
Your Appreciation

Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honor the remarkable
women in our lives who have nurtured, supported, and loved us
unconditionally. As we celebrate these extraordinary individuals, finding the
perfect gift that encapsulates our gratitude and affection becomes paramount.
In 2023, amidst a wave of innovation and thoughtful gestures, certain gifts
emerged as the most cherished tokens of appreciation. Let’s delve into the
top 10 most popular Mother’s Day gifts of 2023, offering a blend of
sentimentality, practicality, and indulgence.

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Digital Downloads For Work And Home

By tosopFriday - September 23rd, 2022Categories: Culture

 

 

Instant downloads:  a versatile
way to access convenient and affordable products

Digital downloads offer immediate access to content that can be accessed anywhere and stored on a device for later use. Digitalproducts can be anything intangible, such as online services, coaching,
tutoring, or web design. 

 

Reasons People Buy Digital Downloads Include

  • Convenience: Digital downloads are easy to access and offer immediate gratification.
  • Selection: There are many different stores selling digital products online, so customers can find the perfect product for them at a price that works for their budget.

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Phone Cases As Gifts

By tosopWednesday - September 22nd, 2021Categories: articles

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Apache Trail No. 1, a Silver Age Western Comic

By tosopMonday - October 9th, 2017Categories: articles

Discovering a Lost Gem

Apache Trail #1

This Silver Age Western Comic was published in 1957 by Steinway Comic Pub. Inc. with artwork by Ken Battefield.
Source: Comic Book Plus and Grand Comics Database (GCD)

Native American on Horseback with Rifle


In June 2016, I discovered this beautiful comic book cover featuring an American Indian on horseback firing a rifle. I was immediately taken with this image; the dynamic lines and the beautiful color combinations impressed me as something special that I should share on my The Ninth Art store.

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Restoring My Roommate’s Old Photos, Black & White and Color Techniques

By tosopWednesday - October 4th, 2017Categories: articles

A Light Touch

Patricia Dorrian in the 1950s

Source: Dana Dorrian’s Family Photo Album

A Fun Project

A couple of weeks ago, my roommate Dana asked me to scan a couple of old photographs he found while looking through his old photo album: one was an old black and white photo of his late mother, Patricia; the other was a color photo of Dana in his sailor uniform, taken in 1986.

I knew that Dana would have been satisfied with just the scans, but I decided to do a little restoration work with PhotoShop before I sent him the finished products.

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Rare Golden Age Romance Comic

By tosopTuesday - September 19th, 2017Categories: articles

Diversity in Golden Age Comics

Negro Romance #2

Source: Rare Golden Age Romance Comic at The Ninth Art store
Scanned Image: Comic Book Plus

Negro Romance #2

In February 2017, I discovered a beautiful photographic comic book cover and decided to make that the next design for my The Ninth Art Zazzle store. February being Black History Month, I had intended to use a super hero or sci-fi comic as my source, but couldn’t find any public domain comics in those genres with black leads. But the minute I laid eyes on Negro Romance #2, I knew I’d found my new subject.

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Reading List: The Ten Essential Jack Kirby Stories

By tosopSunday - July 30th, 2017Categories: General

Obviously Jack Kirby is the greatest comic book artist of all time, but most will agree he’s also one of the medium’s greatest writers. He wrote the way he drew: Big and loud and primal, but with a surprising amount of intricacy and nuance waiting to be discovered amid the crackling explosions. We’ve put together a list of the ten essential stories that you should read if you want to get more familiar with the King.

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Coming Of Age: The ‘Persepolis’ Mixtape

By tosopSunday - July 30th, 2017Categories: General

Marjane Satrapi’s incredible work Persepolis focuses on the experiences of a young Marji and her family growing up during the Iranian Revolution. The Revolution caused many changes to the relatively peaceful Iran of Marji’s youth, including gender segregation, the abolition of secular education, and the strict enforcement of sharia law.

In Persepolis, Marji becomes increasingly rebellious, wearing denim jackets emblazoned with “punk rock,” and going to the black market to buy illegal copies of popular music. It became illegal for women to dance in public, or for men and women to dance together; listening to Western popular music and getting her dance on was a way for Marji to rebel.

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