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Re: They do Dream

yesss electric sheep...! i <3

So cute! Please resubmit on the other template. :D

ThunderThighs wrote:Sorry, didn't realize it was an artist post. We can only mod from the combined derby thread and it's hard to get context from posts there without the picture headers or reply quotes. Looked like someone just grumbling a bit off topic.

I can totally see that. :-) No sweat.

I would totally wear this.

Re: Mr. Bot Hovers

I like how fluid the hair is, and I'm sure you noticed it, too, how natural it feels. What I'd like to see is her *body* to have that same fluidity. I know she's a robot, but look at our bodies, there's not a single straight bone, vein, muscle, or organ I can think of! Art needs movement, and even with mechanical drawings, fluidity is needed so our eyes can flow through a work. Great job!

Re: Escape to the sky..

fairnymph wrote:Is this on navy, pray tell?

Yes, Navy.

scionofjubal wrote:You two consistently produce some absolutely phenomenal artwork. Your designs are always breath-taking.

That being said, the consistent fault in your submissions is that they are over-designed. These are just T-shirts. The details are beautiful, but I don't want to wear something that busy on my chest. This is the error I see a lot of submissions falling into, and it makes the difference between a derby winner and a derby winner that survives the reckoning.

On a positive note: While I really don't think designing t-shirts is your forte, if you guys drew graphic novels, I would buy every single one.

Thank you and believe me, I know exactly what you mean. It is quite clear that if we want to win consistently, we would definitely need to modify our tactics. Just speaking for myself here but my stubbornness to continue to crank out details on already complex lines is comparative to my stubbornness to continue to be an honest and generally "swell" guy despite knowledge that being a backstabbing liar would probably land more results in life.

I am what I am and do what I do. And as generic as that sounds... well, it is. And that's not really what I'm interested in making. Generic. I make art first and shirts second. We're a symphony playing for the deaf but we can still hear it and want it to kick ass regardless of who appreciates it. Thankfully, many of you can hear.

I agree that this honestly isn't really our place, but I think that's why people notice this stuff. I like the challenge of having to crank these out in a day with only 6 colors. These derbies are a challenge. Something I do in my spare time. They're practice for what I care about more than a print which is to improve as an artist and gain a few fans along the way. And those 4th and 5th place finishes have a nice sting to them that I quite enjoy.

Tshirts aren't really the best medium, I agree. If anyone is interested in linking us to the graphic novel contest or anything more suiting, feel free to do so.

Re: gas guzzler (now z-less!)

back with no z's by popular demand! cant decide which you like more? vote for both!

midgerock wrote:This well done design and very wearable. I think the reason its not agarnering the votes maybe shirt color. I have heard several times over people hate cream colored shirts. I wonder if you could resub this on a different shirt color.

Thanks for the shirt color info, that's good to know!

Re: Go Fetch

You've got to be kidding. Fogged?!?!?! This is absolute drivel.

Re: Pocket Protector

adorable!

Re: Pocket Protector

Normal ole' pocket protectors are for normal ole' nerds. This takes it to a whole different level. Forget the nerds. This is a definite GEEK must have. I want it!

Re: Mechanized Marilyn

I love this. Simple and elegant.

rwooton wrote:This is awesome. I love the neon sign and what a cool looking robot.

Thank you!

Re: Spring loaded heart

I’d love this if it had more... details. It’s very simple that way.

Re: Robot Zombies!

This is bad ass!!

Re: A BETTER dreaming Roomba

I hate this got rejected, I'd really buy this one, and I don't say that lightly. Keep this design for something else. It's awesome.

traviswho wrote:also, is that a font i can find somewhere, or did you custom make it? i really like the style ; )

The font is called AS CHRISTY, I bet you can find it somewhere.

Re: Spring loaded heart

Thanks a lot for the suggestions, guys, unfortunately I'm not good at graphic, so I had to keep it as simple as possible.

I didn't want any writing and the heart is meant to be of that size because it is approximately the real heart size.

Re: Some Assembly Required

Great job, I'm glad I didn't go with my original design it was something a little similar but would have paled in comparison by far! Good luck in the derby.

Re: Pocket Protector

Thanks everyone. So glad you like it! If I could have a real one I think I'd name him Pocky.

Re: Go Fetch

I think Ramyb has done some great designs, but I do not understand why this one is fogged.

scionofjubal wrote:You two consistently produce some absolutely phenomenal artwork. Your designs are always breath-taking.

That being said, the consistent fault in your submissions is that they are over-designed. These are just T-shirts. The details are beautiful, but I don't want to wear something that busy on my chest. This is the error I see a lot of submissions falling into, and it makes the difference between a derby winner and a derby winner that survives the reckoning.

On a positive note: While I really don't think designing t-shirts is your forte, if you guys drew graphic novels, I would buy every single one.

I always felt the same. Drakxxx mostly draws a scene, with background elements. Clouds, birds, fence etc.,

If you see the winning designs there is usually a main character or two. I'm not saying what's wrong and right, just my observation.

I like his less busy designs too. Last woot shirt i bought was his "Monster Hunter".

Re: robeo

I really love this one, parrotworks. Robeo looks so sad and dejected. The lighting in the window is eye catching. Nice job!

sanmarin0 wrote:WOW this is probably my favorite shirt for this Derby and it only has 6 votes come on people this is way better than 95 percent of this stuff. vote this shirt up!

Thanks sanmarin! I'm flattered.

starltsymphony wrote:How does one vote?

Only members who have purchased a t-shirt can vote. Also, you have to be a land-owning male.

CrescentDebris wrote:Thank you and believe me, I know exactly what you mean. It is quite clear that if we want to win consistently, we would definitely need to modify our tactics. Just speaking for myself here but my stubbornness to continue to crank out details on already complex lines is comparative to my stubbornness to continue to be an honest and generally "swell" guy despite knowledge that being a backstabbing liar would probably land more results in life.

I am what I am and do what I do. And as generic as that sounds... well, it is. And that's not really what I'm interested in making. Generic. I make art first and shirts second. We're a symphony playing for the deaf but we can still hear it and want it to kick ass regardless of who appreciates it. Thankfully, many of you can hear.

I agree that this honestly isn't really our place, but I think that's why people notice this stuff. I like the challenge of having to crank these out in a day with only 6 colors. These derbies are a challenge. Something I do in my spare time. They're practice for what I care about more than a print which is to improve as an artist and gain a few fans along the way. And those 4th and 5th place finishes have a nice sting to them that I quite enjoy.

Tshirts aren't really the best medium, I agree. If anyone is interested in linking us to the graphic novel contest or anything more suiting, feel free to do so.

You guys are ridiculously good at this and I have huge respect that you don't compromise what you feel is your best art for what the voters want. As someone who usually prefers simple designs on my chest, I would buy this one and wear the heck out of it. Keep doing what you do. I'm still learning what my style is and appreciate that yours is highly recognizable and strongly in place. You two are great role models for growing artists.

Re: The Modern Pocket Protector

Do you have a close-up?

Re: Escape from the Nut House

Thanks for all the positive feedback everyone! Hooray for visual puns!

Usedtabe wrote:Always love your designs. Do you submit them anywhere else? If so, please PM where so I can purchase some. This place is too in love with cute crap to appreciate good artwork.

Thanks a lot,i've been printed by some internet brands recently, i 'll send you links via PM.

Love it!

keemo0102 wrote:back with no z's by popular demand! cant decide which you like more? vote for both!

I like the zzzz's. It's a cute design either way. Well done.

bassanimation wrote:Awww, this is excellent. I really love the background..which is a wierd thing for me to focus on, but it's really nice. This is great, CMDixon, I would love to own this one. +1

I agree about the background. Excellent. Love the design in general too.

Re: Some Assembly Required

awesome job!

truffleshuffle wrote:Due to the maneuverings of the mysterious and elusive red dot, kittybot-a-tron was led far away from the city, leaving its citizens at a safe distance and causing just slightly less damage than if Superman had been called in to do battle.

I didn't get it at first (I've never had a cat), but now that I do... it's pretty funny. Nice work.

Re: Binary Robot Party

Great color combo.

Re: 18XX ROGUE GEARS

WOW.

This is absolutely amazing.

I want it!

spratman wrote:THANX!

altho I did another version that I think reads better.

I think Its Great Too, but why is this ok, but the other roomba one was rejected for an unoriginal robot? I guess I'll never understand the rules here.

endangeredomega wrote:I get a definite FLCL vibe from this one.

Agreed, even if it's not intentional, Canti has the same style build and is also the same color scheme. Much too close for legality issues.

Re: The Daily Grind

First entry - looking forward to everyone's comments!

Re: Electric Eel V2

My favorite in the whole derby, just looks, I don't know... cool?