Some projects start quietly at the sketchbook stage and grow into something far bigger than you ever expect.
This one began exactly there.
As an aviation artist based in Georgetown, Texas, I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of flight, movement, and storytelling through design. When I approached the concept for the EAA WomenVenture 2026 T-shirt, I wanted to create something that didn’t just look like aviation—but felt like it. We didn't enter the contest thinking we would win it, but we thought we'd simply have fun trying to create a unique design.
A Design Inspired by the Process of Flight
Rather than focusing on a single aircraft or moment in time, the design was built around a bigger idea: the journey.
Aviation is never just about the destination. It’s about the steps in between—the planning, the building, the testing, and the constant refinement that happens long before anything ever leaves the ground.
That idea shaped the entire creative direction.
Flowing lines, layered movement, and interconnected elements were used to reflect how aviation is built through collaboration, persistence, and shared passion. The goal was to visually express motion even in a still image—something that feels alive, like it’s already in flight.
Celebrating Women in Aviation
One of the most meaningful parts of this project was being able to contribute to a program that highlights women in aviation.
WomenVenture represents more than an event—it’s a gathering that celebrates progress, community, mentorship, and the growing presence of women across every corner of aviation, from student pilots to seasoned professionals.
Designing for that space meant thinking beyond aesthetics. It meant creating something that honors both individuality and connection within the aviation community.
From Concept to Finished Apparel
Like most aviation-inspired work, this design didn’t arrive fully formed.
It went through multiple stages:
- Initial sketching and ideation
- Refining composition and movement
- Balancing typography and visual flow
- Testing how the design translates onto fabric
- Final adjustments for print and wearability
Each step brought it closer to something that could live not just on paper, but on the flightline.
A Moment at Oshkosh
Seeing a design transition from concept to something worn and shared at EAA AirVenture is always surreal. Oshkosh has a way of turning artwork into shared experience—where designs stop being “products” and become part of conversations between pilots, builders, dreamers, and families.
That’s what makes aviation art different. It doesn’t stay on the wall. It travels.
What This Means Going Forward
This project is part of a much larger journey—continuing to create aviation-inspired work that blends storytelling, craftsmanship, and connection.
From aviation blankets and performance socks to new pillows, everything we’re building is rooted in the same idea: aviation is personal.
And design should feel that way too.
Thank you to the EAA WomenVenture community for the opportunity to contribute to something so meaningful within aviation.
See you at the Boeing Plaza.