Fred Babb Art Museum
On this page you will find photos and scans of a large amount of Fred's work from over the years. Please note that NONE of these items are for sale, and all artwork and images copyright © Fred Babb, all rights reserved.
Ear Mights
Ceramic earrings were one of the first products ever created by Fred, and none were more popular than the Ear Mights.
With each earring professing one potential possibility of what the wearer might do, and often with a witty juxtaposition,
these earring sets were well loved by many.
With each earring professing one potential possibility of what the wearer might do, and often with a witty juxtaposition,
these earring sets were well loved by many.
T-Shirts
During his artistic reign, Fred created a number of different products. From clocks and coffee mugs, to tote bags and
ceramic neckties. By far the most popular product was T-shirts. I believe this was due to the fact that they not only often
made a powerful statement about art, but that it was wearable. A clock stayed on your wall; a coffee mug in your
cupboard; but a T-shirt ... that was a statement you could display proudly to the world.
ceramic neckties. By far the most popular product was T-shirts. I believe this was due to the fact that they not only often
made a powerful statement about art, but that it was wearable. A clock stayed on your wall; a coffee mug in your
cupboard; but a T-shirt ... that was a statement you could display proudly to the world.
Clocks
Just because T-shirts were a good seller doesn't mean that the other products weren't popular, though. Fred's clock
designs were well-loved and very popular as well. I remember many nights as a child assembling them for shipping.
designs were well-loved and very popular as well. I remember many nights as a child assembling them for shipping.
Ceramic Pieces
Ear Mights were not, of course, the only ceramic pieces Fred made, but simply a single line. There was a vast assortment
of other ceramic works he made over the years, from pins to neckties.
of other ceramic works he made over the years, from pins to neckties.
Hats
The Fred Babb baseball-style art caps were more of a niche-market item than I think was realized at the time. Sadly, they
didn't last very long on the market. However, people who love them, love them dearly, and I get frequent requests for new
ones to this day.
didn't last very long on the market. However, people who love them, love them dearly, and I get frequent requests for new
ones to this day.
Miscellaneous
Here you will find random bits of other art that may or may not have been sold or printed on anything in particular.
Greeting Cards
Fred's greeting card series was another item which was not particularly sought-after. They were sold in a set, which may
have prevented some from purchasing. I've included some designs which I don't believe ever saw print, including what
would have been written on the inside of each.
have prevented some from purchasing. I've included some designs which I don't believe ever saw print, including what
would have been written on the inside of each.
Zodiac
Fred's Zodiac Arrest series was a set of astrological artwork that was intended to be on a number of products, if I recall.
The only products I've been able to track down, however, are refrigerator magnets.
The only products I've been able to track down, however, are refrigerator magnets.
