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Re: Delicious Spring Rolls

Awesomeness! Cute with bite. I've never met a lucky1988 design I didn't like. +1

:^)

Re: The Very Hungry Robin

Nice, refreshing style I won't comment on the days being inconsistent, since I am apparently too OLD to have read that book. >sigh<

Re: Bunnies at work

Spring is nature's construction season!

This is my first entry into a woot derby. I'm still figuring out how to use the tools in my drawing program...I've had it for a while, but this is my first attempt to use it. I'm happy I received a few votes already!

Re: Snuggly Spring Critters

Oooh, I love the shape and shinyness of their horns and claws. This is so well drawn and full o' character.

Love it. GMV!

Re: Blowing in the Spring

Arrrrgggh! Dropping out of the fog. Dammit - I take back my comments on the colors. This is 100% true to a number of the pieces I have in my home. I will be very angry if penguins win over this. You won't like me when I'm angry.

Re: Care Free

I like it but I'm counting 8 colors. Can we get a closeup?

Re: No Jacket Required V2

We're streeeeaaaakkiiiinng!

(GMV! ^__^)

hustler03 wrote:heh Nice leaf shield

Thanks I was worried it wouldn't come across as a shield, good to know it's clear.

Re: Robin the Burrow

I'm new, but shouldn't a resubmit say "resubmit" somewhere on the thumbnail so people know to vote again?

Comments on the design: I like the color choices, especially the snake's green emphasizing its shape and it being central to the design. The core of the design is the snake getting yanked, which is a great idea. The snake also has great detail on the scales and how they're stretched around the corners. It has a very nice realistic head also.

The major problem, though, is the other details that *detract* from the snake. It's a great idea to have the bunny using its food as a sword and shield, but in this design it's too small to be easily seen and detracts from the main image - the snake. Same for the carrots in the ground... they're nice carrots, but why bother?

I'd suggest having the bunnies, or one bunny, merely cowering in the corner; exaggerate the snake's "yipe!" expression to be more cartoony (sorry but I don't think a realistic snake head serves you here), and move the robin back a little so the snake's tail bends as sharply as the rest of it does. A sharp bend would also bring the motion back to the robin more. Save the carrot sword idea for a separate design.

Hope this is useful to you.

paigeg wrote:Arrrrgggh! Dropping out of the fog. Dammit - I take back my comments on the colors. This is 100% true to a number of the pieces I have in my home. I will be very angry if penguins win over this. You won't like me when I'm angry.

Prepare to be angry, then.

pteryxx wrote:I'm new, but shouldn't a resubmit say "resubmit" somewhere on the thumbnail so people know to vote again?

Comments on the design: I like the color choices, especially the snake's green emphasizing its shape and it being central to the design. The core of the design is the snake getting yanked, which is a great idea. The snake also has great detail on the scales and how they're stretched around the corners. It has a very nice realistic head also.

The major problem, though, is the other details that *detract* from the snake. It's a great idea to have the bunny using its food as a sword and shield, but in this design it's too small to be easily seen and detracts from the main image - the snake. Same for the carrots in the ground... they're nice carrots, but why bother?

I'd suggest having the bunnies, or one bunny, merely cowering in the corner; exaggerate the snake's "yipe!" expression to be more cartoony (sorry but I don't think a realistic snake head serves you here), and move the robin back a little so the snake's tail bends as sharply as the rest of it does. A sharp bend would also bring the motion back to the robin more. Save the carrot sword idea for a separate design.

Hope this is useful to you.

yeah I meant to add resub in the title... oh well, and thank you for taking the time to comment. I am new to this and input like this is really helpful. I have started to realize that I have a tendency to over complicate designs. and I definitely agree with you that the robin should be further back so there is a sharper bend in in the snake. Thanks again.

kylemittskus wrote:This isn't pandering. It's making fun of the pandering done by the designers this shirt is parodying.

Ahh... I see. Interesting.

Re: Love in Bloom!

I like it better on this color, but I think the arms could also use a little work.

Re: A Peculiar Discovery

It's cute. I'd wear it.

Re: Spring Delivery

No offense, but keep that critter away from MY yard. Dandelion eradication in 3... 2... 1...

Re: Paper Planes

I've been staring at this, thinking it's too simplistic. But it isn't. Or it is. The simplicity is integral. Congrats on not over-thinking the design. This is simple, to the point, whimsical... In short, nice design. I need to go fly a paper airplane and reconnect with my younger self... Bye!

Re: Fresh from the Garden

From death - life. A truly shiny take on the cycle of life. Sadly, without mongoose eyes or some REALLY shiny stuff, all those pastels are going to go unappreciated. I love your positive take on grim reality. I don't think it will be received well, but I get it. This is a rare case where you either have to go happy, or grim. No half-measures. This is a half-measure and really is fun. You have a great take on the theme, and I want to see more from you!

PixelPants wrote:Why stop at making a nest? There's plenty a motivated bird can do when they set their mind to it. After watching the derby's for a couple of weeks it's good to get a first sub out.

And wonderful first sub. Now that I've seen what you can do, I want to see more! Those colors are lovely, the shirt choice fits, and the idea is fresh and imaginative. Yes, definitely sub more designs!

Re: Bombs Away Birds

Those little Kamikaze birds have some big-ass nests. I think I'm thrown by the disparity between those huge nests, and the one tuft of tree-green. I love the colors, but I'd like to see the nests and greenery blend more. And the birds look stiff and doll-like. More bend in the leg, especially, would help. I'm still smiling...

paigeg wrote:Lol! Awright! Over-analyze, much? Moi?

That's your prerogative. (cue Bobby Brown music) :-)

Re: Texas Spring

" I think this could potentially be an iconic design"
Oh, yeah. You need to clean it up, pop the blue bonnet a bit more (larger), and lose the muddy red coloring that you're using for the depth in the background. It isn't necessary. Punch up the eyes and snout, darker... This could be a bit more than a Woot shirt, so don't give up if it doesn't get a lot of votes. It's very specific to Texas, and could really rock as the logo for state tourism, a camp, the parks department... You see where this is going...
BTW, my Bluebonnets are almost done here in Upstate NY. But I do love them so! What a nice, vivid punch of bright blue to start my Spring...

Re: A walk on the spring clouds

This is rockin! I''d buy it.I love the clouds and flowers meshed together.

Re: Spring Cleaning

"Spring Cleaning"

fablefire wrote:"Spring Cleaning"

"You Have to Try This Guys" 2.0? As much as I love killer rabbits it's just far too cute!

Re: Spring Cleaning

I love how this came out. Fantastic sequel shirt, and it shows off how much you've improved. :D

rglee129 wrote:Thanks for the herpetological comment. I wish I could say I had done some research into snake size and appearance, but I just kind of winged it.

Glad you folks like it- maybe it can crack the top 20 with a late surge. (They print the top 20, right?)

haha sorry it got so long... I like the way you made the design, I think something more accurate wouldn't look right on a shirt - you'd need that snake going up and around and all over the shirt! Other than size, the snake looks to be a pretty accurate representation and I really love the texture you used. Besides you're an artist, you do get to take some liberties!

I don't always need my shirts to be completely accurate, just full of awesome :-)

Boy, that Bunny that is proposing is sure a "Playboy" xD

I agree. This entry really stands out from the others to me.

Re: Texas Spring

I agree that this has the makings of a GREAT shirt! I agree that the focus gets lost, with so much detail overall, and I would also like a larger Bluebonnet. But mostly, I LOVE it!

Re: Spring Cleaning

You just love those carnivorous bunnies, don't you?

Re: Spring-All Sewn Up

I really like this! The contrast between the realism of the bird and the stitching is eye-catching and fun.

Re: Spring-All Sewn Up

I guess this is a European rather than American Robin.

Re: Spring Cleaning

Laureenmt wrote:You just love those carnivorous bunnies, don't you?

Well if you look around, you'll find plenty of reasons why it's best to love them. Don't want to end up a snack, after all. :D

Re: A Spring Owl

I really miss the brown ... but still looks amazing.. Great job!

Re: What the Bark is THAT

Love hurts... :D

Re: A Peculiar Discovery

argh! my eyes! way too cute for my tastes...

I'm sure lots of others will like it tho

Re: Spring Cleaning

does he get out to use the bathroom?

Re: Sakura Samurai

I'm in awe of your abilities...

Re: No Jacket Required V2

I always take the dust jacket off before I read a book... does that make me a pervert?

+1

Re: The Rite of Spring

love it, just wish the first staff had been busier...