Spuds and Dolls

“Spuds and Dolls” —  Contest Illustration by Stan Watts (T-Shirt Edition)

Spuds and Dolls is one of Stan Watts’ most playful and imaginative illustrations, originally created as an exclusive assignment for Brad Benedict’s book The Blue Book… Anything Kink Fit to Ink. This vibrant scene brings together a lively cast of expressive, toy-like figures arranged in a bright, colorful environment bursting with humor, personality, and nostalgic charm.

Stan’s signature 80s–90s illustration style shines in every detail — from the animated expressions to the bold lighting and hand-rendered textures that give each character a life of its own. At the time, Stan had four young daughters running around his home studio, constantly surrounded by dolls and toys scattered across the floor. One day, while considering concepts for the assignment, he stepped over a dollhouse outside his studio door — with dolls lounging on a tiny plastic couch. That moment sparked the idea, and the rest is illustration history.

Printed on a high-quality premium T-shirt, Spuds and Dolls transforms this energetic composition into wearable art — perfect for retro illustration fans, collectors of whimsical visuals, and anyone who loves bold, character-driven design.

• Original illustration created for Brad Benedict’s The Blue Book
• Bright, playful character artwork filled with detail and personality
• Vivid, high-resolution print on a soft, premium T-shirt
• Ideal for fans of nostalgic, surreal, and expressive illustration
• Exclusive to the Stan Watts Collection

A lively, colorful, unforgettable design — pure Stan Watts imagination you can wear.