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Re: Meriana Smile

I was going for a classic 50's style pin-up look. I think it would look great on the side of a vessel of some kind! I should have punched the colors up a bit on this one but I'll do that next time.

Here is a link to a touched up version:
Merianna


Thanks for the compliments guys!

bmckay wrote:That's what it looks like. The shirt is awesome but it could have been even better if those weren't squid but the souls of the ships passengers rising to the surface. Just a thought.

This is pretty neat. The sketchy style and the minimal colors look great. I think I could do without the squid going up the side, but it still has my vote.

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Re: [url=http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=28719]

Excellent design.

Re: A Rare Occurrence on Green

I think the sun has gas!
/pun intended.

lemonlover wrote:I hate when this happens...

Me too. The last time those goldfish got loose in an ocean they completely destroyed the ecology.

Something about tasty cheesy smiley snacks just doesn't go well with a marine environment.

It was salt-water chaos. Worse than the Exxon Valdez. And all because a careless human knocked a bag overboard... They breed like rabbits you know.


annnnd there it is. the expected rejection. sigh... I was warned that it was coming, but somehow... it still hurts. I'm SO not good with rejection. They make it all big and red and noticeable.

Resubmission, doing the shirt comp correctly this time, in T-minus 3 hours and 40 minutes and counting. It would be earlier, but my employer doesn't think that working on a woot shirt design is a good use of my time while on the clock.

sigh.. I'll never get those 16 votes back again...

Re: They were delicious

Great design! It made me giggle and it looks great (2 qualities I look for in a t-shirt). Got my vote! I hope you win!

Re: Life at the Bottom

Wooo, creepy! O.O

Re: Don't taze me Bro!!!

The Eel looks good, the fish is a bit awkward looking.

I personally am not into the sharp contrasting colors of yellow and orange on the royle

masterkraig wrote:
I'd prefer the light from the angler to be glow-in-the-dark ink. :D

Now that would be cool! Great design!

Re: ocean cuteness

The seaweed is always greener,
In somebody elses lake.

You dream about going up there,
But that'd be a big mistake.

Just look at the world around you,
Right here on the ocean floor.

Such wonderful things around you,
What more could you be looking for?

ahuhu I love this

Re: Eel Charging Station

I think this one is definitely one of the funniest concepts. Really like the composition, too.

That second squid really recalls Jon Coulton's "I Crush Everything". Super cute!

Re: A shark's Tail

Love the color scheme and how it is unique compared to most entries in this contest. Also like the idea of using the back of the shirt rather than the front.

lemonlover wrote:The only thing I don't like (and I mean this kindly) is where the focus of the shirt is! Dude - you are drawing attention to the gut area!

I understand what you are saying here but the only problem is if I do an aqarium then the theme of the shirt as the sea would be lost. I'll play around a little and see if I can do something cool in which the focus is moved upwards a bit.

Re: Sea Bass

Wow this is really creative, love the idea. Maybe some kind of lighter background elements would keep the black from blending in with the brown shirt? Either way, I really like this one.

Re: Sea Ya Later

Love your work, warholbot. Great style and the wash colors look very nice too.

Re: Sea Cats of the North Atlantic (RESUB)

Ooh, very nice colors on this one. I love the background and overall shape.

Re: Life at the Bottom

I like the squid going up the side because I think it keeps the design from being too belly-heavy. I'm also glad you took out the whale.

Here's hoping this gets printed! And who knows, maybe that black on navy will turn out brilliantly!

Re: Aqua Wakka

This s a great design. Take a classic character and make him aquatic. Nice. I want one!

Re: Half Empty or Half Full?

This is quite awesome.

wizzdingo wrote:The Eel looks good, the fish is a bit awkward looking.

I personally am not into the sharp contrasting colors of yellow and orange on the royle

I was having a hard time getting the look I wanted for the fish. I wanted it to look like it was backing away, while at the same time looking at the eel.

I agree that the colors are a bit strong, but they seem to work well in a campy batman kinda way.

Re: Freedom

The colors are beautiful!!

freakin awsome! gmv!

zenbifocals wrote:(frantically banging pots in kitchen putting pots of water on to boil to add more humidity to this atmosphere)

ahuhu!

Well, need I say it again? Everybody: thanks for the comments and votes and whatnot. I really feel the love.)

Re: Medusa of the Sea

I love the swirlies in her hair. Maybe higher up and on a different colored shirt, it would work better. Actually, I whole design made out of the swirlies would be fantastic. I'm on board with the swirlies, can you tell?

Re: Dinner! Argh! [Cream Version]

I really like this one. I'm a sucker for coloring like this and the bored look on the squid (octopus? jellyfish? it doesn't matter) is fabulous.

For some reason I'm really digging teal on navy lately.

Nice job.

Re: Wish Upon a Star

this is cute and would look great on our grandkids GMV!

Re: Sea of Dreams

Best in the Derby.

I think it was just too late, though

I guess the most we can hope for is an HM and printed at a later date

Great job, again, Drakxxx and Zenne !!

Re: Stalemate

Obviously in 3rd... Please stay, I want you!

I agree with boots...I like the swirls, but the location...looks like it would be about crotch height? Not where most people want a woman's head.

You know what I mean!!!

re: fishing old school (resubmitted)

I love those fish!! It's so cheesy it rocks!

Not digging the grey, but I love the other colors in the swirls Too bad you couldn't finish it in time for the derby!

Re: Medusa of the Sea

Yeah, I was a little worried about the placement, but it looked weird centered. :/ I'm just glad anyone voted for me that wasn't related to me, haha.
Here are the other colors I considered...

Lamuril wrote:Not digging the grey, but I love the other colors in the swirls Too bad you couldn't finish it in time for the derby!

Thank you for the compliments, and the crit. I'm still learning, so I'm happy to take the criticism.

I actually stopped watching woot derbies for a while because I've been busy with school, and I only found out today what the theme was... this is actually a mod of a shirt I never submitted waaay back in August, don't even remember what the theme was.

mistisnow wrote:I love this design! There something about it that just makes me smile. Can't explain it.

ahuhu Thanks!

Re: Uh Houston....

I really hope this one wins. Me and my N.A.S.A. buddies will be all over this.

Re: Stalemate

I think this may be my favorite design, out of anything I've ever seen submitted to Woot. Got my vote!