Artist Spotlight Series
Cincinnati is full of talented artists, designers, and creative minds — and we think their work deserves to be seen. Our Artist Spotlight series gives local and regional artists a chance to bring their unique style to Cincy Shirts. Each featured design is created in collaboration with an independent artist, offering a fresh perspective on the city, its culture, and the things that make this place special.
It’s our way of supporting the local creative community while bringing you something a little different from the usual Cincy Shirts lineup.
Designed by a local artist. Made for Cincinnati.
Hollis Strunk II
September Artist Spotlight
Born and raised in Hamilton, OH Childhood dreams of being a dad, a cartoonist and backup quarterback to Boomer Esiason.While attempting college and then finding a calling of working in the IDD community, Hollis met his wife Melissa who shared the same desire to help others. They soon started a family fulfilling his dream of being a dad to daughters Eva and Eden. Finding a career in transit and supporting his family he has used his spare time to venture into many artistic areas and ventures. Doing original acrylic paintings, murals, statues and digital art designs helping raise funds for The Cincy Hat Foundation. Helping design and produce bobbleheads for Cincybobs as well as a lot of creative time with Heirloom Framing Co. and graphics.
Three Headed Tiger Hollis Strunk
Three heads. One fierce Cincinnati-inspired design.
This original three-headed tiger artwork comes from local artist Hollis Strunk, bringing his style to the Cincy Shirts Artist Spotlight series. Bold linework, classic tattoo-inspired energy, and a striking orange-and-black treatment make this one a statement piece without saying a word.
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Pete Rose AT BAT
Celebrate one of Cincinnati baseball’s most unforgettable icons with this bold Pete Rose tee, featuring original artwork by local artist Hollis Strunk. The hand-rendered illustration captures Rose at the plate, paired with oversized vintage-inspired typography for a look that feels straight out of baseball’s golden era.
A standout piece for Cincinnati fans, baseball diehards, and anyone who still believes Charlie Hustle belongs in the conversation.
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