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eHalcyon wrote:Skek! As great as your resub compilation sounds, I don't think it fits the theme in that it's supposed to deal with "green" conceptually.

Oh, but it DOES... what's greener than a martian? The directions don't imply it has to be about the environment, only that it has a "green" theme. Mars life fits that...

no1 wrote:oops.

goof...

eHalcyon wrote:Quick sketch...



It's the green-eyed monster gone soft (thus the eyes aren't green). Also, it looks like he's going to make a friend. He's new to that. You might say he's... green.

I don't really like the little girl though. Any thoughts?

knowing the thought processes of the average woot voted, I'm thinking top 10 easy. My suggestion, and a small one, is to make the girl a bit more basic(the lines thicker, but keep the ponytail). to match the roughness of the monster...

no1 - I sure hope it's going up. The prophetic message is a little disconcerting though. I'll give super-deformed a shot, though I don't know if my artistic abilities are up for it. XP

Skek - re your entry, I'm just not sure if green things count as using green as a concept. The concepts I think of are life, growth, newbness, envy, jealousy, environmentally friendly stuff and money. But either way, I think your giant resub will get my vote. Just hope the rejectionator won't be too stingy.

spryte - The gap is just there because it was a sketch. XP

Skek again - The lines are thin on the girl because I drew her bigger and shrunk her down. I'll see what I can do... and I guess it's hard to see, but there was hair on the other side. Pig tails.

Someone's doing pretty good asparagi in the Derby thread. Sigh. There goes my veggie meme.

SkekTek wrote:Oh, but it DOES... what's greener than a martian? The directions don't imply it has to be about the environment, only that it has a "green" theme. Mars life fits that...

And, it'd be recycling Which is green.

Webfoot08 wrote:You're MOVING to Mexico??? Oh my dawg, I would never live there. One exchange student stint there was more than enough, and that was years ago. Not that I didn't like the people, I certainly did. My host family (actually the entire community) was wonderful and we stayed in touch for a long time. It's just that the Federales are scary, the cops are so corrupt, and life was just too different for me. I like to drink lots of water and got sick several times from being a bit too careless with things like ice cubes. I just can't feature ever going back there, though it's a beautiful country for the most part.

I have a business in Monterrey that is doing really well. My fiance lives there. I love it, absolutely beautiful. I have never gotten sick there. I think it really depends on where you are. Monterrey is different from much of Mexico. I absolutely fell in love with it there. It is weird, but it is the first place I have felt like is "home" since leaving Alaska. weird, huh? I think its the San Madre mountains. just breathtakingly beautiful.

this is just one of the mountains. the place is surrounded by them.

this is one of the most famous ones there, that monterrey is known for. its just about impossible to take a bad picture there ROTFL

if anyone is interested in more pretty pics- here is my flickr page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/22760948@N05/

mia3mom wrote:that sounds like a wonderful adventure! What are your plans?

tornadoes are my big fear issue, along with flash floods. we're on an island if there's a combo of high tide with heavy rain.

Massachusetts isn't a big tornado place though. I dealt with that issue more in Texas

we have a cyber/videogame/otaku cafe that is doing extremely well. I am a cookie making fool that has half of Monterrey lusting after my cookies every time the S.O. comes here/ I go there. :P I plan to become the famous amos/ sarah lee of Mexico and build an empire made of chocolaty goodness. and do art stuff. and run the business because mi novio vacuums at the details. ROTFL he has all the tecky qualities down, but can't remember to go to the bank or pay the bills for SQUAT. but its why we make a good team. I take the money and make it into more money, he wiggles his fingers and makes the computers run sweet. and is a gaming lunatic, so makes us money by enticing people into playing. I love Monterrey, and it offers some wonderful opportunities business wise, as well as saving ridiculous amounts of money. Plus has some intensely awesome private college prep school type of things, for a fraction of the cost of here. So I can actually AFFORD to send my son to a private school YAY. I am excited about it. right now just working out the details, am hoping to fly there and look for a house to rent in the next couple of weeks. :D

SaritaBeth wrote:we have a cyber/videogame/otaku cafe that is doing extremely well. I am a cookie making fool that has half of Monterrey lusting after my cookies every time the S.O. comes here/ I go there. :P I plan to become the famous amos/ sarah lee of Mexico and build an empire made of chocolaty goodness. and do art stuff. and run the business because mi novio vacuums at the details. ROTFL he has all the tecky qualities down, but can't remember to go to the bank or pay the bills for SQUAT. but its why we make a good team. I take the money and make it into more money, he wiggles his fingers and makes the computers run sweet. and is a gaming lunatic, so makes us money by enticing people into playing. I love Monterrey, and it offers some wonderful opportunities business wise, as well as saving ridiculous amounts of money. Plus has some intensely awesome private college prep school type of things, for a fraction of the cost of here. So I can actually AFFORD to send my son to a private school YAY. I am excited about it. right now just working out the details, am hoping to fly there and look for a house to rent in the next couple of weeks. :D

that honestly sounds like a dream come true! I'm so happy for you. I love your pictures, and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

and happy that now woot is shipping to other countries!

Nice to have education choices! we homeschool, and the cost of private school is one of the factors.

I am very jealous. sounds fabulous, and just like such a good time. *sigh*

Here's the animal design- I'm thinking it looks too contrived, but I need to share it since I worked on it for 2 hours. The idea is Little Green Animals (Martian Life). EDIT: Amazingly, it's only 5 colors, and could be 4 if I spend time making one shade transparent to show the shirt.



I'm working on another idea though that should be more popular: think of it as a rechargeable battery theme...

SkekTek wrote:Here's the animal design- I'm thinking it looks too contrived, but I need to share it since I worked on it for 2 hours. The idea is Little Green Animals (Martian Life). EDIT: Amazingly, it's only 5 colors, and could be 4 if I spend time making one shade transparent to show the shirt.



I'm working on another idea though that should be more popular: think of it as a rechargeable battery theme...

The atomic rings seems out of place, as does the... overseer?

My favourites are the giraffe, mouse and monkey.

eHalcyon wrote:The atomic rings seems out of place, as does the... overseer?

My favourites are the giraffe, mouse and monkey.

Giraffe was from winter derby, mouse/rat was from quitter, and monkey from lyrics. Everything here was in a derby entry except for the whale. Since I have a meeting tomorrow in NYC all day, I'm going to miss the early rush to submit. So I'm not sure when I'll get an entry in. Perhaps Saturday...

Good luck folks, I'm off for the evening. May your designs be popular ones!

Girl better now?



I also plan on doing a prequel version where the monster will be throwing a tantrum.

Any thoughts on this?

And . . . does anyone know where I can find the wrinkly shirt templates?

pennglendinning wrote:Any thoughts on this?

And . . . does anyone know where I can find the wrinkly shirt templates?

Just the 6-colours issue comes to mind. Oh, and you should seriously consider not using an actual rainbow. In the past, people have reacted negatively to rainbows because of, uh, what they symbolize. Not trying to be political here. In the summer derby, crazyass's freeze pops were (at one point) criticized because they were "rainbow colours", although most people agreed that they didn't think of that. But with an actual rainbow... Just a thought for you. I think someone suggested having it be shades of green back in the main derby thread.

Regarding the wrinkly shirt comp - it was originally on Cho's site, but I think that's a broken link now. If you PM me your email, I can send it to you.

eHalcyon wrote:Just the 6-colours issue comes to mind. Oh, and you should seriously consider not using an actual rainbow. In the past, people have reacted negatively to rainbows because of, uh, what they symbolize. Not trying to be political here. In the summer derby, crazyass's freeze pops were (at one point) criticized because they were "rainbow colours", although most people agreed that they didn't think of that. But with an actual rainbow... Just a thought for you. I think someone suggested having it be shades of green back in the main derby thread.

Regarding the wrinkly shirt comp - it was originally on Cho's site, but I think that's a broken link now. If you PM me your email, I can send it to you.

my only worry about making the rainbow different shades of green is that it might look a bit boring . . . any thoughts?

There are only 6 colors used currently too, btw.

ok the start of something. I got illustrator, but I am infatuated and can't figure out how to use it. I messed up something and now it won't do what I want. so this is from playing in photoshop. I had a much better drawing, and tried to scan, but then trying to figure out how to transfer that properly and make it do what i want..well. lets just say I am challenged.



my problem, is I want to do this ice cream cone sort of thing, but in outer space, maybe on navy. with a child like alien in a diaper eating it. and title it something like " the true danger of global warming" I can't figure out though, how to take a drawing on white paper, and transfer it to the computer so it can be colored. that is where I am stuck. i have photoshop, illustrator, and corel painter. I just don't know how to make all the bits come together properly! XD
and normally its not so shaky, my drawing. but this is the problem with drawing over my sketch with the tablet pen thingy i got in the last woot. i am still very shaky with it. any suggestions/help with any of it?

my other design idea is a mother earth/gaia sort of thing, but I am SURE it will be done, and much better than I can do it.

mia3mom wrote:that honestly sounds like a dream come true! I'm so happy for you. I love your pictures, and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

and happy that now woot is shipping to other countries!

Nice to have education choices! we homeschool, and the cost of private school is one of the factors.

I am very jealous. sounds fabulous, and just like such a good time. *sigh*

thanks. *grin* I am rather excited. we also have the best advertising ever. I found an original pikachu car on ebay and snapped it up. its numbered and everything, one of the original 10 nintendo did. right now as we speak, she is getting her ears and tail back on. we are restoring her to her full pika glory. I will post pics when i have them. and me too happy with the shipping stuff! I must get my shirt fix! XD everything really just fell into place for this, and I am ecstatically happy about it. Now is just the last part of convincing the S.O. its ok, really and true, I want to do it, no i won't hold him responsible if I decide I don't like it there after all, yes I have thought of all the ramifications, no, just shut up and let me do it. :P I think he is afraid something bad will happen and I will blame him. silly men.

eHalcyon wrote:Girl better now?



I also plan on doing a prequel version where the monster will be throwing a tantrum.[/img]

I like the girl a LOT in this one. very cute. would you go back to the original colors from the first sketch? I like those.

pennglendinning wrote:my only worry about making the rainbow different shades of green is that it might look a bit boring . . . any thoughts?

There are only 6 colors used currently too, btw.

You're probably right. Maybe make two versions and then remove the one with less votes after 24 hours if you're worried about splitting the franchise. It's probable that the rainbow-decriers are a vocal minority.

SaritaBeth wrote:I like the girl a LOT in this one. very cute. would you go back to the original colors from the first sketch? I like those.

I'll likely use the original colours. Thanks!

Re: scan and colour - I think people who do this use livetrace, but I have no experience with it. Personally, I sketch with a tablet and then use the pen tool over it (you can see the sketch in that drawing up there).

eHalcyon wrote:I'll likely use the original colours. Thanks!

Re: scan and colour - I think people who do this use livetrace, but I have no experience with it. Personally, I sketch with a tablet and then use the pen tool over it (you can see the sketch in that drawing up there).

*Jealous* wish I had a tablet.

pennglendinning wrote:*Jealous* wish I had a tablet.

I believe I got it for about $100 at the store on my university campus. It's just a Wacom Graphire 4, 6"x8". Nothing fancy like an Intuous (or whatever it's called).


How's this now?

eHalcyon wrote:I believe I got it for about $100 at the store on my university campus. It's just a Wacom Graphire 4, 6"x8". Nothing fancy like an Intuous (or whatever it's called).


How's this now?

Very polished and cute.

What do you think of this idea? any input on shirt color?

pennglendinning wrote:Very polished and cute.

What do you think of this idea? any input on shirt color?

Replied briefly in the main thread. I think I liked your kelly green version better. Eyes watering now, so I think I'm going to bed.




I thought I'd used 6 colours, but now I only count five - black, white, orange, green and pink. Schwa? Maybe I'm tired and missing something. Assuming I counted correctly, any suggestions on what to do with the extra colour? Any other suggestions? Will check back in the morning and do last minute edits, and then probably submit something else later...

Edit: 6th colour was the peach of the girl's skin.

I think the title shall be "not a monster," though that may not sound as good when I wake up. I'm open to suggestions.

Yeah. Goodnight!

eHalcyon wrote:Just the 6-colours issue comes to mind. Oh, and you should seriously consider not using an actual rainbow. In the past, people have reacted negatively to rainbows because of, uh, what they symbolize. Not trying to be political here. In the summer derby, crazyass's freeze pops were (at one point) criticized because they were "rainbow colours", although most people agreed that they didn't think of that. But with an actual rainbow... Just a thought for you. I think someone suggested having it be shades of green back in the main derby thread.

Regarding the wrinkly shirt comp - it was originally on Cho's site, but I think that's a broken link now. If you PM me your email, I can send it to you.

Ovaltina, my goat, you said my name and remembered something I did!

pennglendinning wrote:Very polished and cute.

What do you think of this idea? any input on shirt color?

Meant to reply in the main thread, but got overwhelmed looking through all posts following.

I think this is the best version so far. I like the idea, so I'm glad you're working at it. You don't have to use a green shirt, so I would suggest trying Cranberry or something darker than the grass here. Of course, some current colors might need brightening, particularly the factory. I think the blue and yellow that you've used would combine, in actuality, as a brighter green, which would show up great on a darker shirt color and help bring focus to the right side of the shirt, which is the most important part and not really grabbing my attention as is. You might even make the blue and yellow less bright and make the green brighter so as to really hit home your point. Sort of like the by-product from factories is dull and bland, but the products of recycling are bright and cheery.

These are just random thoughts off the top of my head. Keep working at it, and ultimately, submit what YOU think looks the best. Good luck.

crayzass1 wrote:Ovaltina, my goat, you said my name and remembered something I did!

Well, just because this is the internet doesn't mean we should all be nameless entities rendered without humanity due to the mask of anonymity.

*cough*

eHalcyon wrote:Well, just because this is the internet doesn't mean we should all be nameless entities rendered without humanity due to the mask of anonymity.

*cough*

if i could change my name on here i would. when i signed up for woot i never planned on being part of the community, but things change!

crayzass1 wrote:if i could change my name on here i would. when i signed up for woot i never planned on being part of the community, but things change!

You could always make a new account? I'll call you CrazyA then. How about that?



I think this is my finished shirt comp:



(edited for linkage)

eHalcyon wrote:You could always make a new account? I'll call you CrazyA then. How about that?



I think this is my finished shirt comp:

Awwwww.... so cute! Love the little poem. This is a winner in my book.

Webfoot08 wrote:Awwwww.... so cute! Love the little poem. This is a winner in my book.

Thanks! Here's the story.

The Green Eyed Monster (we'll call him Gem for short) was always lonely and misunderstood. He was a little emo, to say the least, but he couldn't even mope properly because he was so brightly coloured, and black depressing clothes didn't come in his size.

Gem frequently had temper tantrums and went on rampages. Everyone thought he was just greedy and envious of everyone around him - all those people who had clothes that fit and all those people who had friends. He received his name because, when he was in such a fraught state, his eyes would glow green.

One day, as he was destroying buildings, a little girl fearlessly approached him and offered him a flower. Stunned, Gem sat down (crushing a fire hydrant beneath him) and stared at the girl. The green of rage and envy faded from his eyes and, with tears welling up in his eyes, he reached out for the flower.

Gem was quite anxious as he had never had a friend before, and he wasn't quite sure how he should act.

Later that day, authorities discovered little Suzy in the street, flat as a pancake.

Just kidding.

Actually, little Suzy and Gem became best buds. Suzy came from a rich family and had specially-fitted clothes made just for the green reptillian giant. They lived happily ever after.

Until the Japanese military came to destroy the demonic Godzilla-like beast.

Just kidding.


Thus, my design conceptualizes green in the following ways:

1. Green is jealousy and rage, personified (or, uhh, monsterified) by Gem.
2. Green is peace and tranquility, again displayed by Gem.
3. Green is being new to something, just as Gem was new to making friends.
4. Green is nature, via the flower.
5. Green is money, via Suzy's family fortune.

1 and 5 are the only ones that rely on the story.

The eyes of envy:

ansharp wrote:The eyes of envy:

It's staring at me!

Very striking design. Wow.

This is my fave so far:

http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=17182

Webfoot08 wrote:This is my fave so far:

http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=17182

My favourite is fablefire's frogs.

ansharp, that is a scary shirt design you have there. Scary.

ansharp wrote:The eyes of envy:

I really like it Sharp. Very cool execution.

bluchez wrote:I really like it Sharp. Very cool execution.

Thanks all! I hope you aren't too scared to vote!

I was trying to figure out what to make for this derby, and I decided on aliens, nature, flowers, and jealousy.

I think its one of my best designs. I will always love my herding revolution, though.

Green means nature, growth, jealousy, and aliens. The alien ship comes down from the skies, and waters one flower, and one alone. That flower thrives, with greenery gathering around it. The non-watered flower is green with jealousy, watching the other flower grow.