Elizabethan Shorts
Description: “Shakespeare – it’s an Elizabethan thing …” This original modern rendering of William Shakespeare’s name using 16th Century type designed by Sally McLean is available on a range of t-shirts, hoodies, hats, mugs and more. As seen being worn by Gary Oldman ;) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4HzDMMoog/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Description: A vivid neon portrait of an Elizabethan bard appears beneath the playful phrase “It’s Hard Being the Bard.” Hot pink, orange, teal, and black create a bold retro pop-art aesthetic with comic-style shading and expressive typography. Blending literary humor, theatre culture, poetic wordplay, and classic playwright imagery, the design captures the dramatic personality of the stage with a clever modern twist.
Description: A stylish Elizabethan playwright wears modern sunglasses beneath the phrase “It’s Hard Being the Bard.” Electric pink, orange, teal, and black create a vivid neon pop-art aesthetic with comic shading and bold brush lettering. Blending literary humor, theatre culture, poetry references, classic literature, and contemporary attitude, the design gives an iconic bard archetype a clever retro makeover filled with wit, drama, and bookish personality.
Description: Honor the timeless legacy of William Shakespeare, the legendary Bard of Avon, with this striking portrait design. Perfect for literature lovers, theater enthusiasts, writers, teachers, students, and fans of classic poetry and drama. Whether you admire Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, or Shakespeare's iconic sonnets, this artwork celebrates one of history's greatest playwrights and authors. A thoughtful gift for bookworms, educators, and anyone passionate about English literature and the enduring power of storytelling.
Description: Honor the timeless legacy of William Shakespeare, the legendary Bard of Avon, with this striking portrait design. Perfect for literature lovers, theater enthusiasts, writers, teachers, students, and fans of classic poetry and drama. Whether you admire Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, or Shakespeare's iconic sonnets, this artwork celebrates one of history's greatest playwrights and authors. A thoughtful gift for bookworms, educators, and anyone passionate about English literature and the enduring power of storytelling.
Description: Our latest design is now available, featuring the timely words of Christopher Marlowe from his play, Tamburlaine the Great. The quote simply reads: “Accurst be he that first invented war.” These words have been brought to life in a sleek and modern design by Sally McLean, perfect for any fan of literature, history, theatre or peace.
Description: Anne Boleyn, c1501 - 1536 CE, was the second wife and queen consort of King Henry VIII of England. She was accused of treason, divorced, and ultimately beheaded becoming in the process one of the most famous queens in all of British history. Upon her marriage to Henry VIII their initials-- an entwined "H" and "A"-- were carved throughout Hampton Court. However, after her fall, these were ordered to be destroyed as Henry VIII strove to remove all traces of his previous wife. Only a few managed to survive-- missed by the workers-- normally in difficult to reach places. I've based my version of Henry and Anne's monogram on one of these overlooked carvings that can still be found in Hampton Court.
Description: Engraving from English Pictures in pen & pencil published circa 1880 by the Religious Tract Society in London. Illustration after the portrait by Martin Droeshout for the first folio published in 1623. Please note there may be some age related marks or faults from the originals which will show also on any prints 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
