KABink

KABink creates illustrations inspired by darkness, mythology, and occultism for apparel and accessories.  

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Paranoid Space Cadet

"A distant ship, smoke on the horizon. You are only coming through in waves. Your lips move, but I can't hear what you're saying... I can't explain; you would not understand. This is not how I am." This is a surreal, magical illustration of a distraught astronaut floating through the tumultuous galactic expanse. There are messages being relayed from either home base or an enemy star-craft; it's the viewer's choice... You can view the full-resolution image at the following link: http://fav.me/dclinox

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‘Insomniac Sheep (Good Night)’ Apparel Collection [CONCEPT]

Here’s the original blue colorway! I’ll admit I’m partial to the original blue, but maybe just because I like the contrast between light and dark. :] Oh, the reasoning for the naming is because together the colorways are subtitled, “Good night & sweet dreams!” I’ll add a reminder that it is a mock-up. Regardless of whether or not I manage to accumulate funding, I still may, in the future, open a listing to order the thigh high stockings seen in some of the images posted lately. It would be sometime in October whenever I have the cash to fund production upfront. I could maybe price each pair at $30.00, and I’ll start production on each design once it has accumulated two purchases... I’ll figure it out. (It would cost $70.00 for a minimum order quantity of 6 stockings per design at the current moment.)

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‘Insomniac Sheep (Sweet Dreams)’ Apparel Collection [CONCEPT]

I’ll go ahead with posting the other two concept images I created to make apparel with my ‘Insomniac Sheep’ art. This one is for a DTG shirt, printed thigh highs, sticker, and matching art print. I had planned on making holographic 5″ by 7″ prints with corner rounding. It’d look spiffy. The mock-up in the original coloration is what spurred the special request for a pink colorway.  

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‘Melancholia’ All-over Print Set [CONCEPT]

It’s the last of the concept mock-ups! Here’s the dark variant. It took me awhile to figure out what to do with this colorway, but black + red is my one true love. <3 I’ll try to work on getting stuff funded! :) I really do hope I’ll be able to actually offer the stuff I’ve designed for people to purchase sometime closer to 2019. I have a new art piece that I’ll be finishing over the weekend hopefully. It should be a fun one because it has a space theme! 

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‘Euphoria’ All-over Print Set [CONCEPT]

Here’s another mock-up for an all-over print shirt with matching thigh high stockings. I was killing time while I was waiting to get some sketches scanned for coloring. I don’t know how well it’ll work with the black & red version due to the absence of stars. It’d look kind of silly if I plastered a bunch of sulfur symbols everywhere. x_x I’ll hopefully have the dark variant alongside an art trade piece posted in the next day or two. 

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‘Trauma Center’ Sticker Sheet [CONCEPT]

Here’s a mock-up I created for a holographic 5″ by 7″ sticker sheet ages ago. I’m bad for creating stuff, and not getting around to manufacturing it. The design pictured is just a concept; it doesn’t exist. :x

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XLVII

"Notā bene, XLVII; they saw the image of a serpent constricting the cross of Christ while the third eye weeps from the lie one speaks..." The illustration is suppose to reminiscence of iconography. You can view the full-resolution image at the following link: http://fav.me/dcju12p

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Insomniac Sheep (Sweet Dreams)

(This is a pink variant of the original artwork that was created upon special request!) The illustration is depicting a magical, worn-down sheep girl seeking out some shut eye... The theme of sleeplessness was picked due to a good portion of my immediate family suffering from poor sleep whether that be due to nightmares, issue falling asleep, or waking up throughout the night. The palette is limited because the image was designed to work with screen printing. The style is a lot brighter compared to most my artwork; the inspiration included magical girl series, 'shōjo manga', and the dreamier side of life. You can view the full-resolution image at the following link: http://fav.me/dcjft8e

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Insomniac Sheep (Good Night)

The illustration is depicting a magical, worn-down sheep girl seeking out some shut eye... The theme of sleeplessness was picked due to a good portion of my immediate family suffering from poor sleep whether that be due to nightmares, issue falling asleep, or waking up throughout the night. The palette is limited because the image was designed to work with screen printing. The style is a lot brighter compared to most my artwork; the inspiration included magical girl series, 'shōjo manga', and the dreamier side of life. You can view the full-resolution at the following link: http://fav.me/dchm4zl

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Euphoria

"Condemnant quod non intellegunt..." This illustration is a pastel dream-space depicting imagined salvation, destructive vices, and commonplace addiction. The title, 'Euphoria', is representative of the heightened release one may achieve through a destructive vice. The phrase on the banner carries the meaning, "They condemn because they do not understand." You can view the full-resolution image at the following link: http://fav.me/dcbuaf1

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Melancholia

"Actus me invito factus non est meus actus..." This illustration is a gloomy nightmare depicting lingering morbidity, cyclic suffering, and detrimental vice. The title, 'Melancholia', is representative of the misfortune, ill health, and imprisonment felt in the aftermath of any self-destructive act. The phrase on the banner carries the meaning, "The act done by me against my will is not my act." You can view the full-resolution image at the following link: http://fav.me/dccpqn1

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Pet Therapy (Eden)

This pastel illustration is representative of the beneficial companionship provided by a furry friend, and the relief they provide from physical and mental ailments. The encompassing theme of the series mirrors Heaven and Hell since pets tend to be tiny angels or little devils depending on their mood. Good boy! You can view the full-resolution image at the following link: http://fav.me/dc2ipr9

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Pet Therapy (Golgotha)

This gloomy illustration is representative of the beneficial companionship provided by a furry friend, and the distraction they provide from physical and mental ailments. The encompassing theme of the series mirrors Heaven and Hell since pets tend to be little devils or tiny angels depending on their mood. Bad dog! You can view the full-resolution image at the following link: http://fav.me/dc2ipi2

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Misanthrope

This is a macabre illustration of a bloodthirsty mermaid. The image is a reflection of either misandry or misogyny depending on the viewer's perspective. The mermaid is a bloodthirsty creature from mythology with a tendency to devour men. Do you want to come play in the tub? Rubber duck not included... You can view the full-resolution at the following link: http://fav.me/dc2iexh

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Antibiotic Angel (Cherubim)

This large illustration depicts a heavenly seraph presenting an ornate pastel syringe. The cherubim version represents the countless lives saved through the miracle of antibiotic medication; bacterial diseases ultimately led to untimely death before the invention of miraculous medicine beginning with penicillin The seraph depicted can be imagined to plead, "Use it wisely!" You can view the full-resolution image at the following link: http://fav.me/dc2ie26

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Antibiotic Angel (Nephilim)

This large illustration depicts a terrifying seraph presenting an ornate eerie syringe. The nephilim version represents the lives harmed through the misuse of antibiotic medication; careless usage has led to the proliferation of deadly bacterial strains including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriacea (CRE). The seraph depicted can be imagined to plead, "Use it wisely!" The full-resolution image can be viewed at the following link: http://fav.me/dc2idim

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Technicolor Death

This is a muted pastel design featuring floral patterns, gleaming moonlight, and the grave mark, "Rest in Peace." The creature depicted is the terrifying 'nekomata', sourced from Japanese mythology, appearing in the form of an ill-mannered woman. The twisting forked-tail is referencing the ritualistic dance which allowed control over a reanimated corpse. You can view the full resolution image at the following link: http://fav.me/dc2ibut