Neptune and the Seahorses (Painting by Dr. Robert Elliott)
I love hearing from the men who wear my clothes. Dr. Robert Elliott, who has been wearing my clothes for years, sent me some paintings for Christmas! I was so excited when I opened the package and saw these watercolor sketches based on Da Vinci’s drawings. I just had to call him and thank him.
I ended up telling Dr. Elliott about some of our new designs. He was intrigued by Jhane Barnes Digital, a new line featuring engineered, digitally printed garments. I explained to him that in an engineered print, each aspect of the print coincides with a specific portion of the garment, so that there is a complete synthesis between the fabric and the garment. As a painter, he appreciated the fact that digital printing allows me to design with millions of colors. And then it hit me: “Why don’t I make an engineered digital shirt out of your painting inspired by Da Vinci’s “Neptune and the Sea Horses” drawing?” I asked. He was thrilled by the idea, so I worked with one of my designers, Heidi Bender, to adapt his painting as a print.
In this video, Heidi explains in detail how she transformed the original painting into a shirt.
This shirt is a true collaboration between Heidi, Dr. Elliott, and me. Our design process is as important to me as the final garment. I love when people and ideas cohere into a great finished product, as they do in this shirt, Neptune. Thanks, Dr. Elliott, for allowing me to adapt your painting, and thanks, Heidi, for adding your own painterly touch.
This shirt, like a number of my designs, is an exclusive item. I am only producing a limited number. To receive updates about this shirt, and to find out when it will be available, sign up here. By signing up, you are not committing yourself to buying the shirt. But, if you know for sure you want this shirt, you should reserve one for yourself, as they will sell out quickly. Please be sure to let us know if you want to be on the reserve list.
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I’ve seen and worn Jhane Barnes’ shirts for many years, and this one is a big departure from the rest. I think the digital printing process being environmentally friendly and an artistic blast! I can’t wait to wear one.
For Jhane Barnes, the most highly acclaimed cutting-edge fashion designer/artist of the century to be drawn to my Neptune painting as her inspiration, is my greatest honor.
As a DaVinci specialist and researcher, it pleases me that Digital Art – through Jhane’s perception – comes full-circle “al paragone”, and joins with High Renaissance ideals of perspective and relief – in a Twenty First century symbiosis!
When will this be available? Very cool!
Neptune, part of Jhane’s Spring 2010 Digital Collection, will be available in her online store in February 2010. If you would like to be notified when it becomes available, send an email to webmaster@jhanebarnes.com and I’ll put you on the notification list. – June
I especially like your representational direction with this shirt. I’ve always found your designs intriguing and I like how you use the shirttail as a canvas.
Very intriguing! A friend wore a shirt with Jhane’s “Flight” design to Thanksgiving dinner and all the guests were intrigued. Most interesting. I’m sure many will be putting their name on the notification list for the Neptune’s shirt release.