Not every hero wants the crown.
This minimalist design features a small, wide-eyed king holding a sword — not with confidence, but with quiet hesitation. “The Reluctant King” is about those moments when you step forward anyway, even if you’d rather not.
Simple, strange, and a little vulnerable, this design captures a different kind of strength — the kind that shows up when it has to.
Designed by Portland artist Matt Wayne (me), this piece blends clean line work with subtle storytelling, creating something that feels both personal and quietly powerful.
Why people connect with this one:
- A different take on strength and leadership
- Minimalist fantasy design with emotional depth
- Subtle, wearable art (not loud or aggressive)
- Great for people facing challenges or transitions
Remember! All tee's are made to order and can take 1-2 weeks to deliver.
These are super soft Bella Canvas V-Neck Women's t-shirt. 40 singles, 50% polyester/25% combed and ring-spun cotton/25% rayon triblend t-shirt.
This is the same soft tri blend material I've been using for my women's style for years. The big difference is sizing and, of course, the V-neck. The sizing is much more similar to the men's unisex sizing. In fact, the chest width on the small relaxed is the same as the chest width on the XL in the women's tri blend fitted!
S M L XL 2X
Body Length 25 26 26.5 27 28
Chest Width 18.5 20 22 24 26
(Laid Flat)