We approached Ashen Lilly (Mitch) about doing a project together. Mitch is an eclectic independent artist, known for his military themed digital art, and LOTUS EATER a graphic novel he co-authors with Delta Manga (Mag).
Left to his own devices, Mitch's signature style combines bright cyberpunk colors with organic forms and sinister themes. The spider lillies represent a passage from life to death, and the Kanji "MORTAL" (致死) Pays tribute to the swift & deadly accuracy from the MK.12 NSW "Recce" Rifle fielded by Delta Force & Navy Seals in the 2000s.
The MK.12 was a "Special Purpose" Rifle born out of the growing needs for a more adaptable platform for urban fighting after the battle of Mogadishu. Chambered in Black Hills Ammo's Mk. 262, a heavy but accurate 5.56 NATO round, it became renowned for it's adaptability as a Designated Marksman Rifle & used extensively by some of the highest-tier special forces in the world.
It's also become a prime target for cloners, with the NSW Recce featuring a Knights Armament rail, shorter barrel, and collapsible stock that take the Mk.12 from great to phenomenal as a long-range platform...
It's one of our favorite AR configurations ever, so it at least deserved a Badass Design on a t-shirt to commemorate it.
Specs
- Exclusive original art from AshenLilly
- Kanji Reads "MORTAL" (致死)
- 100% Cotton
- High quality hybrid film-to-garment print with stunning detail & lasting color fastness
- Printed on the classic Hanes Beefy Tee for lasting durability & classic looks
Sizing
Although the shirts are technically unisex, the Beefy T is cut for a male wearer and may appear baggy and long on women. The shirt will shrink slightly during the first wash. After this it should fit true to size.
