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Re: Star Power

There's a bit of a "Donna Troy" vibe to this I'm really enjoying, in addition to the fact that a collab between two of my fave artists is bound to be made of pure, unadulterated fantastic.

It's almost undoubtedly far too good for Woot, so when this prints elsewhere, please, PLEASE let us all know!

tgentry wrote:Your illustration and style are great, I don't think that's the problem. If I could recommend anything it would be to focus on your subject matter. You have good ideas (I looked through your past shirt entries) and a nice warped sense of humor. The challenge is to channel that into a shirt that people connect with and want to put on their chest. It's not an easy thing to do. I know for every one shirt I printed I did five that were unwearable. A lot of them were decent ideas that just didn't translate to wearable shirts. Not every good idea is a good shirt, and not every good shirt has a good idea.

A while back I did a list of recommendations to new artists that I thought would be helpful, and I think a lot of them still hold true (I've included it in my signature below). Stay positive -- you've got the skills and the sense of humor needed, I think you just have to find that niche where you and the audience meet.

Thanks a lot for the advice and the links. It's funny you talk about translating ideas, since I feel even those who know me think I'm trying to say more then I actually am. In all honesty, I'm not a huge fan of making a point, rather I prefer random and Jatravartid over something concise. I'm quickly discovering puts me at odds with almost everyone's taste For instance, I could have easily did something that looked more like the actual constellation of Ursa Major, with the star points and some gradient stellar stuff. Most would have preferred that since it's likely their favorite constellation, but my thinking says "One more gargleblaster, cosmic big bear in the sky!? Keep him away from our Earth Honey" "What, earth Honey?" "Shut up with your questions!" ... and that's really as far I go.

I'l concede though that this might all just be the process of going through a hundred bad ideas before I hit some kind of stride. So thank you sincerely for the encouragement.

odysseyroc wrote: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.

I guess you kind of hit what I was looking for, as in some kind of encouragement that says "Hey, this has happened to everyone. So I don't just throw up my hands and say forget it.

On a side note, Thank you for putting up those color tutorials on youtube. They've been great, and I've managed to learn something new in photoshop because of them. One of these days, if you don't mind I'd love to pester you further on the subject since I'm still a little confused about the quick selection tool and coloring like those who work for wildstorm.

joemail11 wrote:I feel this is the best take on the pun. Love the choice of colors--I prefer wearing subdued shirts.

Thank you for the kind words! Yeah, I gave an internal groan when I saw how many other shooting star shirts there were

Re: Star Zoo

Thanks for voting 8D

Here is the list of the constellations:

Apus (bird of paradise)
Aquila (eagle)
Camelopardalis (giraffe)
Canes Venatici (hunting dogs)
Canis Major (great dog)
Canis Minor (little dog)
Cetus (whale)
Chamaeleon (chameleon)
Columba (dove)
Corvus (crow)
Cygnus (swan)
Delphinus (dolphin)
Equuleus (pony)
Grus (crane)
Lacerta (lizard)
Leo (lion)
Leo Minor (little lion)
Lepus (hade, hidden because it is afraid of being mistaken for a bunny...)
Lupus (wolf)
Lynx
Musca (fly)
Pavo (peacock)
Pisces (fish)
Piscis Austrinus (Southern Fish)
Scorpius (scorpion)
Serpens (snake)
Taurus (bull)
Ursa Major (great bear)
Ursa Minor (little bear)
Volans (flying fish)
Vulpecula (fox)

and I just noticed that I forgot the toucan (Tucana).
Heck, I would have enjoyed drawing the toucan.

Re: Walk of Fame

hahaha! I LOVE IT!

Re: Star Divers

This is REALLY fun. I wish there were some changes - putting the figures behind the star splash; the sigils seem egregious but I can deal. The most annoying is that Saturn's globe doesn't fall behind its rings from the viewers' angle. But the comp is nice, and the colors, and I really do love the humor.

SnowQueenVT wrote:+1 I like your new techniques Paige!

Still learning. I'm determined to figure this stuff out. AND when it's too much.
Thanks!

Re: Zodiac Killer (resub)

I'm almost positive everyone I know would get this.
I'm on the fence about the rectangle bounding the image. I could argue for or against. But overall, I wish it wasn't there.

Re: The Wish I Wish Tonight

StarQueen's back!
Um, no - SNOWQueen's back! Yay! I have so missed your style!

Re: Impossible Star

Damn, I hate when people try to Escher me.
Love the design. hate the shirt color. My own thing - I'm boycotting asphalt. Not your fault.

Re: Hang Me The Stars

Pretty line drawing. But I'm dead certain, the way you have this comped on the shirt, it's outside Woot's printable area.
16X20, centered.

Re: Mr. Starwhal

I like the color, and even the tee color. I would have added another layer, desturated to black. Then offset it, and lower the opacity so it's just a shadow - to the viewer right.
JMO.

artbreaker wrote:yeah... I dont like lemon either, it seemed like the best color for the design though. I can re-tool it.

Noooo! Lemon is great. Looks fabulous on a tanned dude. Honest. My Italian hub looks fab in yellows, but never wears them. You guys need to lighten up.

Re: Piiiiiig Innnnn Spaaaaaace

Ah-ha-ha-ah! The simple drawing and color block shading are so fun!

Re: I'll give you a star

The shadows are totally messed up. But I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is one of the most refreshing and personal takes on the Japanese styles I've seen in a long time. Those eyes in the branches are almost an afterthought, and yet you can't miss 'em.
Kudos!

benjaminleebates wrote:dave, is that cereal, dave?

>facepalm< Love the BAD pun.

Re: Hand-maiden of the Stars

I love this! Creepily awesome

Re: star seeder V1

I really like the details. But I like more how this looks from a distance. Perfect for a shirt.

Re: Hand-maiden of the Stars

Truffle! Been away for a while? Definitely, welcome back.
I think this isn't getting more love because there isn't more going on in the background. Your designs are usually more fully fleshed. But me still likey.

amreli wrote:Finally had a chance to work again tonight, figured out what I was doing wrong...

Details:

wow. Can you tell me? Cause this rocks.

paigeg wrote:StarQueen's back!
Um, no - SNOWQueen's back! Yay! I have so missed your style!

Thank you Paige...it is good to BE back!! 3 months w/out a computer surely stinketh!!! All computer issues resolved now though so , yay!

Re: Mother Earth

Ah. I remember this. You've coarsened the stars (bigger) and changed shirt colors. But otherwise it's the same as the Earth Derby sub. I liked that better, I think, even though I'm anti-asphalt. The chunkier stars aren't doing it for me.
But the concept is still solid. Nice.

Re: Road to the Underworld

Me, too. Vote, people - VOTE!

Re: Star Hummingbird

So glad you ultimately went for green. I LOVE hummingbirds. GMV.

Re: star juggler

I'd be willing to bet some are steering away because this is so mechanically done. But, it's a terrific graphic piece, and makes a striking shirt. GMV!

supernovawriter wrote:Hi,

I'm pretty new at this. May I ask, what's the best/easiest way to make half-tones? I have Illustrator (and Photoshop).

My Fiancé helped me and he has a little tutorial on how to do half-tones in photoshop

Re: Glowing Star

Chunk, dude - this is eye-catching. I think it's just a hair too big on the shirt (JMO). Lurve the colors and the totally graphic feel.

forgot link
http://macthehero.deviantart.com/gallery/11273932#/dfafz4

barondzines wrote:Well this is my first entry into the contest I hope everyone enjoys it, I just had the Idea of two beautiful things, and then the thought of space contained withing a woman's hair. I just loved the concept of it.

Baron

Well, I know I enjoy it. hope to see more from you.

View larger version here:
http://dracokitty.deviantart.com/#/d37wvf5

Re: the left hand of creation

Wow, constructive criticism, anyone?

Re: boom de ah da / sunrise among the stars

I think the angle is odd. Yes, it's awesome, but I might have canted it the other way, and centered. so it's drifting from the wearer's right shoulder down and to the left.
LOVE the art.

Re: Third Rock Version 2

POPs on black. I like the splattery style.

Re: twinkie, twinkie, little star

I think I may hurl. TOO realistic for me -can't stomach the Twinkies. Good job, though.

Re: Wagon Train to the stars! - Sepia colors

Space Cowboy! I loved this in the pre-Derby thread. Love it even more now. Ride on, Gene!

zosai wrote:Thanks for your nice comments everyone! I'm glad you like it.

I still like this, but your shirt comp looks like asphalt. Hate asphalt.
Double-check, yeah? Cause my monitor is wonky with color, but usually not so much.

chumpmagic wrote:Why no shading? Shading makes my nipples hard...

Oh. My. Well. Yes. Carry on.

Re: Starry Night

Wow, your best I think. Nice!

Re: Balloon Race

Dude! You are rockin' this style. GMV, and fingers crossed!