"It was just a shot that represented the ordinary American out there doing his duty."



Joseph John Rosenthal

i really like it..

would have liked to see the watercolor stains on the pants of the

army men.

but just being picky sticky

cheers

damn cool

astounding imagery and concept.

I didn't know what this was in the beginning, except for the ink spot. I would rotate the tip so it's more obviously a pen.

love!

Wow, this is definitely one of the best takes on this concept! Beautiful 5$!

this is absolute great concept & convey the message so well!!! U did excellent job on this!! A must print!!!! $5 gold

yup... right on!

nice!

Thought it was just an empty flagpole until I finally looked down and saw the tip. Clever stuff.

pretty sweet :)

Wow thanks for all the great comments to date guys & don't forget to vote :)

looks awesome, and agree with the 'rotate the pen tip' idea, just so it's more obvious

sorry Childog/flammenstrahl but I don't understand how the tip can be rotated you can only write & hold a pen one way I think if it was turned around it would look kind of weird - is it just me or what do others think?

very nice artwork

Nice one$$$

$4

Great concept & execution!

I would have to agree with some of the guys here. The pen tip could use a little work so its easier to see....



Saying that, its a great idea and design.

Man those guys really do mount hundreds of things... tree's, windmills, you name it, their carrying it and planting it in the ground.

these aren't the same guys maverickk - this is the youth of today plus a granny with a walking stick!

this is fantastic.

And if you got ink on your shirt, it would just blend right in.

Great teeshirt!

Maybe have the Tee black and the ink and pen white. I think that would top it off as the best teeshirt ever!!!

classy/cool/ like it alot $4

i like this shirt

Interesting take on a well known image. I like it.

at first i thought the tip of the pen was a horse hoof!! oops



it really is a good design

thanks 4 all your comments guys - I will redraw the tip later tonight and put an updated version on the critique so its less confusing - thanks again for all the great comments and suggestions!

love it, but i wouldn't buy cause im not american

Hi guys - As per some of the suggestions made above I have re-drawn the pen tip and also added some more background detail etc - I think this new version is 10xbetter than the above so I hope you can check it out - thx 4 voting and all your comments to date (in case the below link does not work the new version can be found in my profile under critiques)

new version

needs more comments! I think this is genius simplicity :)

The placement is great, and so is the concept. Love it :)

very, very nice.

that's pretty creatvie.

"on the pants of the

army men."



They're Marines.

I want the truth!



You can't handle the truth! Son, we live in a world that has walls. And those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago and you curse the Marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: that Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives...You don't want the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall. You need me on that wall.

We use words like honor, code, loyalty...we use these words as the backbone to a life spent defending something. You use 'em as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then questions the manner in which I provide it! I'd rather you just said thank you and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to!

gtoast99 your right the original Rosenthal photo was of Marines - this tribute however is everyday folk ,citizens, voters - note the teen hoodies and granny with walking stick - No code Red here Son...