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Re: Tech Tungsten T-Rex

nice.

Re: True Love

I love how you take a simple concept and give it so many fun little details in only the way that you can. You always do such great work.

Thanks woot!!!
This was a perfect case of parody!!!How the F(xx)k am I gonna make a fair parody design without using some resemblance to the original character????

It looks too much like Ackbar but this doesn't?

Re: Titmice

Funny, but I don't think these birds are gunna fly...

lilaviel wrote:Now that you mention it, all the designs on my shirts (I'm a girl) look smaller scale-wise than they do on the site or on mens' shirts. I wonder why that is?

The girl shirts are smaller in size then the guy shirts so woot shrinks the design down to fit. Sometimes depending on the size of the design/screen the kid shirts have an even smaller version of the design.

lilaviel wrote:Okay, NORMAL people won't look at this shirt and say, "EW One more gargleblaster lookit that awful rendering of perspective! It looks horrible!" They'll look at the cute turtle. And honestly, the perspective issue is barely noticeable to a normal eye.

Also those wondering why there's a fannie pack and glasses must have never watched Nickelodeon back in the '90's. ;)

Fannie pack? As far as I can tell, Filburt Turtle didn't wear a fannie pack in Rocko's Modern Life, his pants were simply worn high with a large belt buckle. So if this is a Rocko's Modern Life reference, it failed.

efosao wrote:Awwww....

I WANT THIS SHIRT NOW NOW NOW... IT WOULD BE PERFECT TO WEAR ON VALENTINES DAY!!!

Re: Toast and Tea

icymallard wrote:yesss Jazz, I am back and so are you!!

I like this shirt alot

Hey icy... I've been here... but my designs weren't near the top for a while, so maybe you didn't notice;)

Glad you like it, thanks!

efosao wrote:Awwww....

kellie22 wrote:I WANT THIS SHIRT NOW NOW NOW... IT WOULD BE PERFECT TO WEAR ON VALENTINES DAY!!!

Thanks for the enthusiasm kellie22, hope you can get it!

I like the stripes. I like the idea of them fading out. Cute shirt.

edit: hmmm this comment didn't end up where i thought it would.. eek

Re: Titmice

Hate to tell you, but I think this one has been done http://www.birdorable.com/blog/category/uvulae/ -- and pretty much exactly like the one sold minus the text to clue you into the joke.

Re: Toast! (v2 - super edit)

I think the first one is better. This one seems like it lost something.

Re: True Love

*Waves magic hands at entry* YOU will stay in the Fog and come out VICTORIOUS!!

I really like this one which is saying something since your style, very cutesy, is something I admire, but usually wouldn't wear.

Re: Tofu, Food's Master of Disguise

LOL! I love this one. :D

Re: Tick..Tock..

Sweet design man!

sillykris wrote:Clever clever, and I love the composition! (I feel you on the almost not finishing-- this derby wasn't kind to me either. Yay for not quitting!)

I think it's brilliant that you made Paul Bunyan the largest character on the shirt. The only problem is you've got these terrific shadows on the other two characters, which pulls your attention to the smaller figures, but it makes poor Paul a little flat. I might suggest either pulling in smaller bits of contrast into Paul's figure, or perhaps go the other extreme and wash him out-- almost like you've got atmospheric perspective, he's so big and far away. The only other suggestion I'd make is the dark line of shadow keeps pulling my eyes to the bright mountains, which pulls them off-screen to the right. Perhaps reduce the saturation on the mountains so you still get the texture but it's not so intriguing and doesn't pull the eyes away from Paul.

I absolutely love the use of sepia on creme (I'd buy the shirt, and I'm certainly not a creme fan!)-- good design call. I also love how you break up the colors by bringing the background through in brush strokes, while still continuing the object linework (eg, the bottom edge of the flannel shirt, the leading edge of the railroad track). Very clever, very well done.

thanks for the feedback. and I mean that. I put it out there for feedback but many people don't really take me up on it too often. And I appreciate you taking the time to do so. I totally see your point and hope to resub the design with Paul more faded than the rest giving that atmospheric perspective feel. maybe halftone the coloring in there so the colors don't get too much. I was hoping to keep the total colors 4 or less.
Thanks again!

kate1188 wrote:Fannie pack? As far as I can tell, Filburt Turtle didn't wear a fannie pack in Rocko's Modern Life, his pants were simply worn high with a large belt buckle. So if this is a Rocko's Modern Life reference, it failed.

You're right! Totally missed that, lol. For some reason the glasses + fannie pack reminded me of Filburt.

JRWorkshop wrote:Thanks woot!!!
This was a perfect case of parody!!!How the F(xx)k am I gonna make a fair parody design without using some resemblance to the original character????

It still amazes me that "The Binge" isn't copyright infringement. Woot needs to clarify its parameters on this subject.

megsck wrote:this is really great, awesome style!

Thanks so very much! I haven't received much feedback on any of my designs. I'm really wondering if I fit in here or not. I'll keep trying. Honestly, I do appreciate it.

JRWorkshop wrote:I submit regularly here and I'm not afraid of saying that derby entries as dull and plane as this are an insult for the rest of designers who bring top quality artwork.

I agree. You see designs like this and scratch your head wonderin' what the heck?!
So its that easy? Do the majority really want to wear this design? Really? I know the answer is "yes" because its in the fog but it amazes me each week seeing similar designs like this from Ramyb or others and wonder where the disconnect is between, I, as an artist, and the majority of voters.

I think what makes most artists upset is the ideas and work they themselves put in each week into their work which from an artist persepctive are clever and top notch are overlooked and passed over for a rather dull idea simply and fluffy-ily produced.

The conclusion repeats itself each week:
What the majority want is not what the artists want. That's how it appears to me.
I wouldn't want this design or many of the other designs Ramyb has printed here @ woot and further more the majority of the designs in the fog are not my cup of tea either.

But as many of the Ramyb supporters have stated, which have a lot of truth to it, as an artist in these competitions, you need to evolve or die. The disconnect between art and masses will always be found wanting. So if you want to win or compete as an artist you have adapt to the competition and give them what they want or stick to your principles and style and keep falling short.

That's what I get from all this.
Its frustrating but this is what the majority want and continue to want each week.
Its time to come to terms with that everyone.
I am.

IDEA: Can we have a Ramyb Redux competition? Take one of Ramyb designs redo it? Just a thought...

wcsae wrote:Should have been Tipped Turtle. Double T that way.

Triple T: Topsy-Turvy Turtle

Siax wrote:Because Artists are suppose to have pride in their work.

This is a person who does it for the money rather than the art and fun of being in the derby. The one thing that bugs me the most is that he doesn't even acknowledge his work, nor even take in the critique. He keeps on doing the same stuff! Their was a point where I was on his side but I'm done defending someone who doesn't use their talents for others.

So...He's not an artist, but rich?

Also, I don't care how long it took an artist to design a shirt, as long as the print appeals to me.

Which this one does NOT, by the way, but appeal to others it does. Very well.

Re: Toast! (v2 - super edit)

Wow, I didn't expect this kind of support on the resub. Thank you!

(The original, more colorful, more complicated version is still up in case you like it better.)

midgerock wrote:I agree. You see designs like this and scratch your head wonderin' what the heck?!
So its that easy? Do the majority really want to wear this design? Really? I know the answer is "yes" because its in the fog but it amazes me each week seeing similar designs like this from Ramyb or others and wonder where the disconnect is between, I, as an artist, and the majority of voters.

I think what makes most artists upset is the ideas and work they themselves put in each week into their work which from an artist persepctive are clever and top notch are overlooked and passed over for a rather dull idea simply and fluffy-ily produced.

The conclusion repeats itself each week:
What the majority want is not what the artists want. That's how it appears to me.
I wouldn't want this design or many of the other designs Ramyb has printed here @ woot and further more the majority of the designs in the fog are not my cup of tea either.

But as many of the Ramyb supporters have stated, which have a lot of truth to it, as an artist in these competitions, you need to evolve or die. The disconnect between art and masses will always be found wanting. So if you want to win or compete as an artist you have adapt to the competition and give them what they want or stick to your principles and style and keep falling short.

That's what I get from all this.
Its frustrating but this is what the majority want and continue to want each week.
Its time to come to terms with that everyone.
I am.

IDEA: Can we have a Ramyb Redux competition? Take one of Ramyb designs redo it? Just a thought...

Gaming the voting system and plagiarizing don't hurt either.

mikenytola wrote:It looks too much like Ackbar but this doesn't?

As weird as it can be sometimes, the rules for derbies and dailies are often mutually exclusive. That's why you'll see Star Wars, text, or more than six colors on a daily shirt once in a while.

Re: Taxidermed Two-headed Tramp

I am really digging the style on this one too. Looks terrific!

kate1188 wrote:Fannie pack? As far as I can tell, Filburt Turtle didn't wear a fannie pack in Rocko's Modern Life, his pants were simply worn high with a large belt buckle. So if this is a Rocko's Modern Life reference, it failed.

Part of me does sorta remember an episode where he wears a fanny pack, though a quick google image search produced nothing. I'd have to plow through each episode on netflix to find it (not that I'd mind, I loved Rocko. "SPUNKYYYYY!!").

Frankly, until someone mentioned Filburt, I didn't make the connection with this design at all, assuming that was even Ramy's intent in the first place. Which, let's be honest, we probably won't know for certain since he rarely pipes up to clarify.

randompixel wrote:how can we vote?

buying something on woot RG 8)

Re: Ticking Time

16 hours in the day?

Siax wrote:Where you referring to me? Because by no means did i mean to offend you or the other artists. I just understand how others feel about him now.

and if you did refer to me, i haven't been submitting because of school.....>_<

No, I was talking about the person you were responding to. He/ she was attacking artist for no reason it seemed.

Re: Toucan Sheds His Tint

I'll go ahead and throw my accolades in here too. This is a wonderful design! Never in my life have I owned a yellow tee, but dammit if I wouldn't break that streak for this. It's simply too good not to.

Mavyn wrote:16 hours in the day?

*laughs* I didn't exactly mean it to be hours, really more just a counter, but if you've ever worked a 16 hour shift that's about how you feel!

Re: Tiger Tiger Rawr Rawr!

so simple but so much expression! very cool shirt.

Re: THE TRUE father TIME

I LOVE this. The turtle is soooo cute! And the clocks are awesome. I love your style, too. I kinda wish the thumbnail would show the turtle! But anyway, this is amazing. That's the cutest little turtle grin I've ever seen.

Re: Taco Tuesday and the Terrified Toilet

I hope this doesnt get the axe because it's not gross at all. The joke is all implied, and the style is great. I have at least 1 friend that I would buy it for. I don't know if I would wear this myself though.

Re: Tick..Tock..

I uploaded the wrong file
vote for the resub!!!

Re: Public Toilet

The rejected stamp strikes again! Bwa ha ha!

Jatravartid stamp is like a supervillian, swooping in to mess up your ish.
Too bad too I rely liked this one.

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Stinko-Man

Re: TEEEEAAA PARTY

Very odd, I like it a lot! Anything with cute psychotic creatures is rather irresistible to me. This reminds me of a cross between an Edgar drawing and one of these.

Re: TITAN TURTLE

This is amazing... it's not even an obvious reference unless you take a close look at the characters. The drawing is just so epic even without the reference, great job!

chumpmagic wrote:I am really digging the style on this one too. Looks terrific!

Thank you! Thank you! I like both of your styles too!!!