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Stick Figures as Art on T-shirts

Wednesday 12th of September 2007 01:53:21 AM

Just because Stix Bristol couldn’t draw anything but stick figures didn’t stop him from building a clothing company that sells T-Shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, and more. With the help from artist friends Kevin Malone and Siaka Hines, Bristol has created many designs for his company Stix-N-Phrases and has managed to open three stores.

Opening the first store was a challenge for Bristol not only because he was new to the retail business, but also because the entrance to the store was in the back. Customers had to walk through an alley to enter the store. “The hardest part was trying to fill up the store! I didn't have as much stuff as I thought I did, and then you have to find companies that give top quality supplies at an affordable rate. And then there was the problem of visibility. I would stand on the street and have to walk people to my store through this alleyway. But people know where I am now. I have been blessed to be so successful,” he said.

Bristol has attracted many famous clients over the years as well as loyal customers who enjoy wearing his T-Shirts and other clothing that feature his trademark stick figures. But Bristol says he is enjoying an added feature to his success – his ability to make an impact in his community. “I want to be there for, and open stores in the black community. It's the best feeling in the world when customers come in and say, 'thank you, we needed this,’” he said.

In addition to donating clothing to those who are in need in countries like Africa, Bristol also helps those in his own community through clothing donations.

(c)Miles Eliason, www.sxc.hu