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noblehappenstance wrote:Thanks guys! Glad you like it

love how the one in the cannon seems so apprehensive about the whole ordeal...

Re: twinkie, twinkie, little star

Love a shirt that makes me laugh.

DrPepperSpray wrote:Well when they find out that Earth is full of delicious honey, Ursa Major is the least of our worries.

Just think of the Ants!

So I don't want to come off as a whiner, I do really appreciate all the advice as well as the votes I've gotten so far. I also realize that it's Monday, and there's still a bit of road left however I think I've likely stalled at 30+ votes so rather then wait for the post mortem, I'll ask now. What exactly did I do wrong here? Is it the colors that make this less attractive, composition or maybe shirt placement? Do people refuse to wear a design absent gradients, or is it simply that people just prefer bunnies and kitties over bears (Just thought I'd have a fun jab at you). --- Or worse, Is there some political game I'm not playing?

I can't express the frustration I'm feeling lately about this contest especially when I put together something I'd personally wear but that gets panned by the larger community. Again, for those who have voted for this and offered support so far I sincerely thank you and hope you can offer a bit more advice.

Re: Good night Gracie (seeing Stars)

Well better late than never I am going to have to find away to speed up the process or just stop competing. Well I just want to give thanks in advance for all who support me. Till next time same bat time same bat channel, well I hope I get the next one in on time. lol
Michael

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Re: Star Power

Girl by Kasey Fleming, Robot by Rglee... Talk about a powerhouse.

Love this design... I hope it makes it to the top somehow. If not, please get printed SOMEWHERE.


Edit: I also now have the need to listen to some Daft Punk.

Edit (2): BLAST! No daft punk on my work computer... Coolness denied.

DrPepperSpray wrote:So I don't want to come off as a whiner, I do really appreciate all the advice as well as the votes I've gotten so far. I also realize that it's Monday, and there's still a bit of road left however I think I've likely stalled at 30+ votes so rather then wait for the post mortem, I'll ask now. What exactly did I do wrong here? Is it the colors that make this less attractive, composition or maybe shirt placement? Do people refuse to wear a design absent gradients, or is it simply that people just prefer bunnies and kitties over bears (Just thought I'd have a fun jab at you). --- Or worse, Is there some political game I'm not playing?

I can't express the frustration I'm feeling lately about this contest especially when I put together something I'd personally wear but that gets panned by the larger community. Again, for those who have voted for this and offered support so far I sincerely thank you and hope you can offer a bit more advice.

My feeling is that it's too "stylized". I really like this design and I think you've done everything right from concept to execution. In my opinion, the audience here prefers generic and safe over style. Outside of a couple of artists, it's hard to predict what's going to get the votes or not.

It's hard to not get frustrated, believe me. I've been submitting pretty consistently for about a year and a half and haven't had anything finish in the fog. The designs I have in there now are the first ones I've had that have lasted in the fog past the weekend. Keep designing stuff that you'd want to wear and at the very least, you'll have something to shop to some of the other tee sites.

Re: Binary

This is a beautiful design, very elegant.

+1

Re: A Starry Knight

Trying out pantones for the first time. If anyone knows of a good site with tutorials on how to use them more effectively, would be much appreciated.

avhienda01 wrote:Bursting with Walmazan
Anybody in here watch Supernatural?
"I learned it from the Pizza Man."
Ahahah.

That was my first thought when I saw this! It just doubles the humor of the shirt for me.

GMV, great as always!

Necrotech wrote:Trying out pantones for the first time. If anyone knows of a good site with tutorials on how to use them more effectively, would be much appreciated.

Do you mean halftones? Pantones refers to colors, while halftones refers to using dots to fake gradients.

Odysseyroc has a nice video tutorial up on how he does his halftones. http://www.youtube.com/user/odysseyroc

Re: Your Wish is my Command V2 No Helmet

I'll vote for both and hope one of them gets at least an HM! ^_^

bpr2 wrote:Does it look as if the robot's pen i s is going to the woman's armpit to anyone else?

Actually, when looking at the thumbnail, I thought there was a woman's face hiding the giant robot's naughty bits for some reason lol

Re: Swinging on a Star

Love this song... love this shirt. It does always remind me of Hudson Hawk and out of this world.

Shirt is so Happy!

Re: Low Battery

Very funny, well done.

Re: Gardening at Night

Wow, what an awesome design!!! Congrats

carmelpixie wrote:Thanks for the support! :D

I thought it got lost on the cranberry. It's really sharp and stands out beautifully on the black here.

Re: Zombie in SPACE

I'm thinking of doing a screen capture on my process next time, do people dig that kind of stuff on shirt.woot?

This design is my favorite.How do I vote for it?

Re: A Lightning Storm in Space

love the reference. good design.

Re: Zombie in SPACE

love it. i'd buy. gmv.

Re: Star Power

why isn't this in the fog yet???

Re: Shooting Stars

I feel this is the best take on the pun. Love the choice of colors--I prefer wearing subdued shirts.

manikx66 wrote:well maybe i should make changes to this since its not getting votes any suggestions?????

Unfortunately, I would say you're out of luck. This derby doesn't work so well for an Army of Darkness reference. Also, I am rather new to this site, so I don't know if Army of Darkness draws much of a following here.

DrPepperSpray wrote:So I don't want to come off as a whiner, I do really appreciate all the advice as well as the votes I've gotten so far. I also realize that it's Monday, and there's still a bit of road left however I think I've likely stalled at 30+ votes so rather then wait for the post mortem, I'll ask now. What exactly did I do wrong here? Is it the colors that make this less attractive, composition or maybe shirt placement? Do people refuse to wear a design absent gradients, or is it simply that people just prefer bunnies and kitties over bears (Just thought I'd have a fun jab at you). --- Or worse, Is there some political game I'm not playing?

I can't express the frustration I'm feeling lately about this contest especially when I put together something I'd personally wear but that gets panned by the larger community. Again, for those who have voted for this and offered support so far I sincerely thank you and hope you can offer a bit more advice.

Here goes: I'm not an artist and I'm pretty new here, but I feel that this design puts the bulk of the picture fairly low, and the shirt seems bottom-heavy. I prefer shirts with most of the buisness on my chest.

Other than that, I couldn't help but vote for your shirt because of the neat concept.

joemail11 wrote:Here goes: I'm not an artist and I'm pretty new here, but I feel that this design puts the bulk of the picture fairly low, and the shirt seems bottom-heavy. I prefer shirts with most of the buisness on my chest.

Other than that, I couldn't help but vote for your shirt because of the neat concept.

Hmm...Looking at the fog tells me that I know nothing about the world of woot. But, my opinion stands. I figured this design would make it at least in the same screen as the fog, but it standstilled(?) around here.

Re: Star Zoo

LOLOLOLOL, I'm glad I clicked on the thumbnail this is super fun. I'm not a big fan of the huge halftone to the center but this design is really charming. GMV!

Re: Caged Star

@travelgleek: I know no Rockadoodle, sorry ;).

@brianginther: We use multiple styles, depending on the artwork, for example in design, "I'll give you a star"also in competition. I hope you continue enjoying the next work.

Thanks for the comments.

DianaSprinkle wrote:LOLOLOLOL, I'm glad I clicked on the thumbnail this is super fun. I'm not a big fan of the huge halftone to the center but this design is really charming. GMV!

thank you very much, I'm glad you like it

I loved your wolf costellation, it's really nice

joemail11 wrote:Unfortunately, I would say you're out of luck. This derby doesn't work so well for an Army of Darkness reference. Also, I am rather new to this site, so I don't know if Army of Darkness draws much of a following here.

Booo is what i say to that :P oh well theres a few things i can do to it and i have another site in mind that it might do well at if i make said changes to. Always next time.

Re: Star Zoo

uh..I forgot to link the BIG VERSION

thanks for watching

Re: I always feel like somebody's watching me

One of the closest nebulae to Earth's system is the Helix Nebula. In Hubble Telescope photo renderings, it looks eerily like an eye, keeping watch on us. Hmmm.....

fortinbras79 wrote:In a competition that is ever being won by way complex designs I love the simplicity...thank you

Thank you!

Re: A Big Bang

haha! this make me happy! nice work!

I'm a hot air balloonist as well as an amateur astronomer-type, so it would seem that either you're cosmically tuned in to the stuff I am, or you're a nerd-targeting stalker. Either way, good work.

Re: Balloon Race

Re: Star Zoo

So colorful. ^_^

I like the big halftones in the middle. It gives it a feeling of...distance? Er, I can't really explain what I mean...

Re: Good night Gracie (seeing Stars)

Groovy cartoon. I love the style. But, is the shadow a halftone or gradient? Woot'll getcha for a gradient.

ryleek wrote:LOVE the design. Not crazy about the gray tee.

I disagree. Considering how mindlessly asphalt is usually used, this is a good choice. Asphalt works well against bright colors mingled with dark like this.

Additionally, the darker shirt options would make the stalks nigh invisible, while lighter shirts wouldn't work for a space-themed design like this.

Re: I always feel like somebody's watching me

+1 I like your new techniques Paige!