History Against The Grain T-Shirts

"He regards it as his task to brush history against the grain." --Walter Benjamin

"He regards it as his task to brush history against the grain." --Walter Benjamin

AGAINST THE GRAIN, meaning: when you do or say something that is opposite to what other people do or say or opposite to what you usually do or say.

Moving against the grain, almost always creates divots. Moving with the grain is always smoother.

Walking in Swiss alpine meadow in summer is a delight especially is the weather is good. Here I saw a small craftsman cottage in Alpine style with wood curing in the sun. The grain was attractive with the wooden plank in golden colours. I wondered what it would be used for? Knots in a piece of timber give the wood character and reminds us that it came for a living tree. Knots are not weaknesses but part of natures unique display.

Cornflower on the field of mature grain against bright sun beam

Autumn Sowing of the Grain artwork t shirt

Revolt against the modern world. Not because it is modern but because it is evil.

Going against the grain means doing something that's different from what is normal or usual. Just like it takes courage to go against the grain and stand up for what you believe in.

The advance of the Highlanders at the Battle of Alma, 1854. believed to be the first battle of the Crimean War in 1854. Engraving from British battles at land & sea published circa 1890s. Please note with regard to scanned antique prints there may be some age related marks or faults from the originals which will show also on any print ordered. This is inevitable with prints of this age & actually lends an authentic look to the prints. Please refer to the actual image on sale. If you are interested in purchasing the original engraving or print that may be possible if I still have it, please send me a private message to check.

Fight The Power - Faded/Vintage Style Black Power Fist #2

Acoustic Alchemy Against the Grain

Acoustic Alchemy Against the Grain

Be true to yourself. Be the authentic version of you. Self awareness. Self acceptance. Self love.

Sometimes you have to go your own way.

Illustration by Edouard Zier (1856-1924) from a History of England, published in 1912. Druids inciting Britons to oppose the landing of the Romans

Don't be passive in the face of injustice. We must learn from our history. Stand up - wherever you are! #Jewish #NeverAgain #TikkunOlam #Justice #Torah #SocialJustice

Beware of the wolves in my circle. NO sheep in my circle. Warning typography text and slogan design. More quotes from LONE MAVERICK

Sarcastic one-liner in cool typography. The funny joke has a gag line with an ironic reference to being in the wrong lane and things going your way.

Sarcastic one-liner in cool typography. The funny joke has a gag line with an ironic reference to being in the wrong lane and things going your way.

I have an unpopular opinion but I think for myself

Be Authentic. Styled in typewriter font in gold.