"Straight from the horse's mouth" Unicorn Hoodie by Chris Tutty

Straight From the Horse’s Mouth

Artist: Chris Tutty
Dimensions: 20 x 20 inches

Straight From the Horse’s Mouth is a bold, playful 20 x 20-inch painting by Chris Tutty that turns fantasy on its head by giving it attitude, humor, and a serious dose of rock-and-roll swagger.

At the center of the piece is an unexpected hero: a unicorn dressed in a hoodie like a rebellious teenager, unapologetically cool and completely self-aware. The hoodie proudly nods to Metallica, instantly grounding the mythical creature in modern pop culture and transforming it from fairytale symbol into a full-blown rock fan. It’s a clever contrast—ancient myth meets teenage energy—where magic collides with music, rebellion, and identity.

The unicorn’s expression says it all: confident, relaxed, and slightly defiant, like it knows exactly who it is and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. Neon streaks of pink, yellow, blue, and purple flow through the mane, echoing the raw emotion of loud music and youthful freedom. A rainbow arcs behind the figure, not as a cliché, but as a visual amplifier—turning the volume up on creativity, individuality, and fun.

Musical elements weave through the background, with staff lines, notes, and a guitar reinforcing the idea that this unicorn isn’t just listening to music—it is the music. Tutty’s signature airbrush and mixed-media techniques give the painting depth, glow, and movement, making the piece feel alive, energetic, and just a little bit mischievous.

Straight From the Horse’s Mouth is a celebration of not fitting the mold. It’s about embracing your inner teenager, turning things up loud, and wearing your influences proudly—hoodie and all. Perfect for music lovers, pop-culture collectors, or anyone who appreciates art that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this piece is a reminder that magic doesn’t have to be polite… sometimes it just wants to rock.

11 inch by 14 inch Metal Prints — Limited Numbered Edition

Create a unique addition to any home or office with a sleek metal panel infused with your favorite image. All Metal Prints feature a glossy coating and rounded edges for a clean, beautiful display. Every piece comes with a sturdy fixture for wall-mounting.

8 inch by 10 inch Dye-Sublimation Prints — Limited Numbered Edition

Fine art photo printing on metal or what is known as metal prints is a relatively new industry. So what are metal prints? Simply put, metal prints are images printed on aluminum. But it is vastly more complicated than that. The secret is how the printing is done. Most photo prints are simply ink jet printers on a piece of canvas or other paper material. The print material fades, cannot be cleaned easily, and of course must be framed.

Fine art metal printing uses a technique called dye sublimation. Dye sublimation means that inks are turned into a vapor or gas, before they turn into a liquid.

Dye sublimation is a digital print technology that allows the reproduction of full color images on a variety of surfaces. Dye sublimation on hard surface is possible because the surfaces have been coated using an innovative manufacturing process that provides high-definition, durable photo panels that preserve images for generations. Instead of printing images directly on a surface, which may scratch easily, the image is infused into the coating to provide permanent protection and durability.

8 inch by 10 inch Art Resin Block Prints — Limited Numbered Edition

Art resin blocks are a unique and personal way to showcase art. Each art block is a professional digitally remastered photo of the Original art which is mounted to a pine wood 8 inch by 10 inch canvas block and then coated with a lifetime ultraviolet protective called Artresin which appears as a type of solid glass and enhances the work of art. Only two hundred and fifty prints of each image are created.

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