Ben

Ben Karis is the name. My main gigs are that of a musician, graphic designer, and an aspiring animator and videographer. I went to in upstate New York where I studied fine arts and archaeology which seemlessly transitioned me into playing rock music for a living. That picture up there is my band, Jupiter Sunrise . I'm the thoughtful cave-man in the middle wearing the specs. Jupiter Sunrise enjoys comparisons to Fleetwood Mac these days because we have a few different singers, including a sassy Stevie-type character, our lovely Amanda Rogers. Besides, we pretty much deliberately decided to be a classic rock band to prepare for any upcoming arena rock we might be doing. Gotta make it count.
Now, as for all that jazz below...? Those are designs for a clothing line I started - it's called, "Run, We Must" after a song I wrote when the band went up to Alaska not too long ago. It was indescribably beautiful up there - which is why I'm using italics - and inspired a lot of writing and general creativity; as well rekindling my love for outdoorsy stuff which provided the inspiration for Run, We Must's nature-based clothing designs. My lovely and supportive girlfriend, Olivia, and I run the company together and my friend Jenn Hassey lends a lot of help, too. It's a new project and a learning experience (I already turned Liv's bathroom an unsettling green from silkscreen chemicals, it was amazing) but a lot of fun.
Now I won't lie to you, I will truly love anyone who buys something - but only if you like it! No sympathy purchases, but it means I can upgrade from bean burritos and can feed my orphans and kittens. If something catches your eye, you can order items from right here! Either that or visit the main site at www.runwemust.com
In addition, a chunk of the proceeds are directed toward expanding the site into an interactive art & poetry forum that would host profiles and such for other artists and writers - kind of like a niche-audience myspace - a project I'm already working on and very excited about. In fact, if you are a programmer, drop me a line - maybe you'd want to get involved? Thanks to everyone out there for their love and support of all the stuff I've been doing. To friends-to-be, thanks for visiting my profile and I look forward to getting to know you better. - Ben
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Blue/grey pullover hoodie featuring a moon screenprint, dyed pinetrees, and bleach-painted stars & bright craters.
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BOY/GIRL HOODIE
"Setting Moon "
$25.00
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American Apparel tee featuring forest/bird screenprint and sunburst hand-painted with bleach and linseed oil.
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BOY/GIRL TEE
"Dawn in the Woods"
$18.00
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American Apparel tee featuring grass, dandelion & butterfly screenprint.
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GIRLS' TEE
"Late Summer "
$15.00
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American Apparel tee featuring moths, vine, & catepillar screenprint.
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BOY/GIRL TEE
"Hidden Moon "
$15.00
Run, We Must
Poetry Contest:
Each month we pick a new featured poem - any style, any format - to post on the front page of the site; the author of which wins their choice of any clothing item!
You can read entries for this round on the R.W.M. Poetry Board and vote for your favorite by clicking here .
Send us something !Remember, any style - even song lyrics - are totally cool. The point is just to make something, meet other poeple, and maybe score some free threads.


AVAILABLE AT www.RUNWEMUST.com !