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Re: Inbreds

I want it!

HeartlineTwist wrote:The problem with this statement is that unlike other shirts with "references" that have been rejected, this looks like it took more than some photoshop filters and chopping.

Thanks. I didn't use any filters, didn't chop, and didn't trace. I referenced two particular portraits of his, hand drew similar elements from each, integrated the eye patch and changed up the color scheme. As I said before, I couldn't change it too much because it needed to be recognizable, however I didn't want to copy it exactly either.

I'm not sure how the Woots-That-Be decide on the copyright issues. It seems like there are a lot of gray areas. All I can tell everyone is that I tried my best to make this my own.

Thanks for all the great comments and for the votes!

Re: Dodge 2

Uhh... the ones with singers get rejected for celebrity likeness... This looks like a likeness to me.

theinfinityloop wrote:Thanks. I didn't use any filters, didn't chop, and didn't trace. I referenced two particular portraits of his, hand drew similar elements from each, integrated the eye patch and changed up the color scheme. As I said before, I couldn't change it too much because it needed to be recognizable, however I didn't want to copy it exactly either.

I'm not sure how the Woots-That-Be decide on the copyright issues. It seems like there are a lot of gray areas. All I can tell everyone is that I tried my best to make this my own.

Thanks for all the great comments and for the votes!

Good luck with this one! I really hope it gets a print! Only 25 more hours to go! Come on folks vote!

HeartlineTwist wrote:The problem with this statement is that unlike other shirts with "references" that have been rejected, this looks like it took more than some photoshop filters and chopping.

I agree. It is in the spirit of the derby to "draw" something. With some of the latest tracing and copying allegations, if it looks live-traced, posterized, or even hand-traced, it will be greatly scrutinized and should be. I know that some artists are very gifted and can draw something from a reference so well that it looks like a trace but isn't; however, it may still be considered "copying". In my opinion, the Van Gogh entry appears to be drawn from references and not directly copied or computer generated from another picture. The artist put her own subtle twist on some references and did a great job... but that's just my opinion. The bottom line is we are at the mercy of the judges, they interpret the rules as they see fit, and we all know this going in every week. We can only hope that they are fair and consistent.

Re: WHAT IF! GREEN MEANT STOP AND RED MEANT GO RESUB

Sorry Ladies! Did not mean to place the buttons that way at all. Here is the ReSub. Stellardig

AdderXYU wrote:I believe they also axed mary with the pill. But political idiocy doesn't look at facts unless someone is shouting them, so I BELIEVE THEY ALSO AXED MARY WITH THE PILL!

Oh man that was funny!!! I almost spit out my coffee when i read this...

renofett wrote:I like how they'll reject movie references as non-history, but a tv reference is in the top 4, and biblical references are apparently 'historical'. Not that I don't like the design, I'm just saying...

yea, i agree...it seems that the rejectionator has been a little hot on the button this week. maybe all that holiday stress has finally gotten to them at woot.
BAILOUT WOOT.COM!

all that aside, i really like this design...great thought and very well done

Re: The Big Election

I love the design, but...shouldn't it be Licoln County (NM) Sheriff?

Re: Ahead of it's time...

Keep chugging little fella. One last big push today to get into the fog!

Re: Cloning failure

every time I click in I wish I can vote again, because if I'm only going to buy one shirt, this will be it.

Stellardig wrote:Sorry Ladies! Did not mean to place the buttons that way at all. Here is the ReSub. Stellardig

We know your original placement of the buttons was purely a coincidence of your Y chromosome imprinting.

Re: Cowboys on Dinosaurs!

GOOD LORD! Stop with the frickin' dinosaurs already, people!

CCCP is the acronym for the Russian equivalent of the USSR, aka the soviet union. It's actually pronounced more like SSSR, but it looks a bit different to us since they used crazy Cyrillic letters instead of regular American ones.

Re: Technology Outstrips Settlers

Re: Evolved Super Hermit Crabs or

[url=http://BestLosers.com]

Re: one long step

Re: Let Them Eat Ice Cream!

Re: Space Bacon: 1969

Re: Rabbits Win the Space Race!

Re: Vincent's Alternative

Re: Cloning failure

I'm not sure I get this outside of the derby. Without the title there's no explanation in the design about why there is a sheep with three heads on the shirt. It's just a sheep with three heads, with not a whole lot going on. And apparently the other sheep thinks with their rear end. Just not quite clicking for me.

Re: Rabbits Win the Space Race!

great work as always boots!

im a little rusty on my american history, but werent the rabbits in a space race with the mice? seeing as how the moon is made of cheese and all, i thought that wouldve been enough motivation alone to get the mice there first : /

Re: Ahead of it's time...

Great job on the entry. Good to see a new artist come forward with an intelligent design! Looking forward to buying one of your shirts one day.
GMV

thatrobert wrote:

I hope this shirt is winner rather than a Best Loser.
I know SDS isn't right, but I'm still holding out hope that this prints....

ndjs wrote:Uhh... the ones with singers get rejected for celebrity likeness... This looks like a likeness to me.

The ones with singers get rejected for celebrity likeness. Uhh...the President is not just some celebrity, he is a historic figure. This is a history theme. Most would have to have a likeness to something or someone or we would not know what we are looking at.

Re: Vincent's Alternative

i love van gogh, and anybody that can emulate his style as well as you did gets my vote!

love it!

Josephus wrote:I'm not sayin' it's likely...

My hairdresser thinks that we will get something similar on Jan. 20.

bradyson wrote:Wow, thanks! Unfortunately, I don't see the surge coming. Maybe I'll get my first HM or Best Loser nod.

Meh, not a best loser. Oh well, at least I feel that I had a decent entry this derby.

Re: Role Reversal

I REALLLY like this!! Excellent job, Null!

corey9 wrote:the title is awesome!

h a h a, yes, the title sums up this design - and derby - very well

thatrobert wrote:

Wow.. I am on a roll with these best looser awards... Thanks again Robert!

bradyson wrote:Meh, not a best loser. Oh well, at least I feel that I had a decent entry this derby.

Well I think it's great. Keep your chin up, it's still possible to get a HM.

thatrobert wrote:

I am so saddened that yours did not print. This is sure to get an HM nod, but still quite sad to see another one of your fantastic ideas systimaticly "Punched in the gut".

Congrats on the nod for BL too!

Re: Egad! It IS made of cheese!

love it!! GMV!! and yes, the cheese should be green....

Re: Golf is Boring

This looks like a rough draft. I would be more inclined to want it if the scene and figure were better defined.

Re: Dodge

i'd buy 3!!!! GMV!!

rjtisserand wrote:His lips just look kinda funky to me. Otherwise I like the concept-

i agree

SailorButterfly wrote:I hope this shirt is winner rather than a Best Loser.
I know SDS isn't right, but I'm still holding out hope that this prints....

SDS is blocked for me, what is it saying?