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...yay!

Oh boy, does this even count as a theme? Seems like you could pretty much do whatever you want and get away with it (besides having text or pop culture.) All of the artists I'm looking at on that list look very different in style, so I'm having a hard time really grasping what "Art Nouveau" is.

This is definitely an interesting theme.

Though I kind of wish there wasn't a no-text rule since some of the framed, stylized lettering in Mucha's and other artists pieces are beautiful.

whoa. could be really good.

Here's another good source for information about art nouveau:

http://gds.parkland.edu/gds/!lectures/history/1890/artnouveau.html

Hmmmm, I really like the concept... I'm just a bit worried that everyone will see "harmonizing with the natural environment" and the derby will be nothing but swirly nature fractals.

Whaaaaaat? No text? Lettering is a big part of Art-Nouveau...

Love it! Right in my style.

Is it overly pessimistic of me to dread seeing how many bunnies in knock-offs of The Scream or The Kiss are we going to see?

dreadwood wrote:Oh boy, does this even count as a theme? Seems like you could pretty much do whatever you want and get away with it (besides having text or pop culture.) All of the artists I'm looking at on that list look very different in style, so I'm having a hard time really grasping what "Art Nouveau" is.

Art Nouveau is a pretty distinct style. It would (hopefully) be tough to shoehorn just any artwork into this theme.

As far as two-dimensional art nouveau goes, I'd describe it as flowing, curvy shapes, fairly flat colors and forms with emphasis on varied line-quality. The designs are often asymmetrical yet show well-balanced placement. Art nouveau was influenced by Japanese prints, which is where the flat colors (by "flat" I mean not a lot of variation in tone or visible brushstrokes) and the long, elegant compositions come from.

I hope that makes sense. I love art nouveau.

@grayehound: "The Scream" is an Expressionist painting, so I don't think you have to worry about that.

Hmm, I could have saved my last derby entry for this derby theme. LOL oh woot.

Makes a very elaborate art nouveau cat image.

<3 !

clarinerd wrote:Hmmmm, I really like the concept... I'm just a bit worried that everyone will see "harmonizing with the natural environment" and the derby will be nothing but swirly nature fractals.

a la Victor Horta. That would be very on topic

In addition to whats above, Art Nouveau doesn't seek to replicate nature like perhaps the Victorian rather its about capturing it in organic form

some examples (but with text & pop culture-but still awesome)
https://store.qmxonline.com/Firefly-Les-Femmes-Poster-Set_p_139.html
https://store.qmxonline.com/Firefly-Les-Femmes-Saffron-Poster_p_142.html
https://store.qmxonline.com/Firefly-Les-Hommes-Poster-Set_p_155.html

No pop culture riffs? NICE. I enjoy them, but it will be nice to see art stand on its own without leaning on some favored '80s trope to win.

ochopika wrote:Art Nouveau is a pretty distinct style. It would (hopefully) be tough to shoehorn just any artwork into this theme.

As far as two-dimensional art nouveau goes, I'd describe it as flowing, curvy shapes, fairly flat colors and forms with emphasis on varied line-quality. The designs are often asymmetrical yet show well-balanced placement. Art nouveau was influenced by Japanese prints, which is where the flat colors (by "flat" I mean not a lot of variation in tone or visible brushstrokes) and the long, elegant compositions come from.

I hope that makes sense. I love art nouveau.

Thanks, that does help a lot (:

ChronoSquall14 wrote:No pop culture riffs? NICE. I enjoy them, but it will be nice to see art stand on its own without leaning on some favored '80s trope to win.

Unfortunately, unless turbunguins are suddenly counted as pop culture, I wouldn't count on "art standing on its own" until I see the entries. I've been endlessly surprised at how they get forced into some themes.

anemality wrote:This is definitely an interesting theme.

Though I kind of wish there wasn't a no-text rule since some of the framed, stylized lettering in Mucha's and other artists pieces are beautiful.

omarfeliciano wrote:Whaaaaaat? No text? Lettering is a big part of Art-Nouveau...

I'll third the wish to allow (incidental) text in this derby. I'd love to see that rule amended. Come on, woot! Let's see some beautiful hand-drawn letters!

This is going to be tough...

I LOVE these type of derbies.
BUT, the rules are never inforced strictly enough...

After the great trip last week to the National Arboretum I've got some fantastic pictures to work from. Great derby, woot!

clarinerd wrote:Hmmmm, I really like the concept... I'm just a bit worried that everyone will see "harmonizing with the natural environment" and the derby will be nothing but swirly nature fractals.

Came here to post this, more or less. Of course, I also suspect at least a few designs will really surprise us. Whether or not they print is a different matter.

This sounds like a potentially great Derby. I love the style.

benjaminleebates wrote:I LOVE these type of derbies.
BUT, the rules are never inforced strictly enough...

I rarely see a rules violation in the top 20 shirts. And let's be fair, if you're more than 300 votes from the fog, you're disqualified on votes, why take the time to disqualify on other criteria too?

Style derbies like this are always exciting because you know they're perfect for a few artists who'll knock it out of the park (Khallion?).

Daunting too, because you need to learn the style and then pin down an idea when you can really draw anything at all... o_o

Leahbh wrote:some examples (but with text & pop culture-but still awesome)
https://store.qmxonline.com/Firefly-Les-Femmes-Poster-Set_p_139.html
https://store.qmxonline.com/Firefly-Les-Femmes-Saffron-Poster_p_142.html
https://store.qmxonline.com/Firefly-Les-Hommes-Poster-Set_p_155.html

Awww those are mine (I'm Megan Lara)! I'm totally going to have to enter this.. haha.

Morseda wrote:Awww those are mine (I'm Megan Lara)! I'm totally going to have to enter this.. haha.

^The rest of us are doomed if you enter :P ^____^ *lurves Megan*

Awesome theme, but really, no text? That's just wrong!

Rough idea, called "A Modern Girl". Thoughts?

Morseda wrote:Awww those are mine (I'm Megan Lara)! I'm totally going to have to enter this.. haha.

awesome!! I haven't bought them yet but I will eventually. I've seen your stuff on other tshirt sites too, haven't i?

Too bad there's a no text rule.

grayehound wrote:Rough idea, called "A Modern Girl". Thoughts?

I'd buy that as a print.

grayehound wrote:

I was digging around and found a piece of an illustration I did that was an attempt at emulating Aubrey Beardsley (still one of my favorite artists). The original was meant to be Persephone, but I hate the rest of the drawing, so pulled this out. Anyone want to share thoughts on the worth of pushing forward with this? I feel so out-of -touch with the woot community, even though I'm on here pretty frequently.

Thanks!

I've never even heard of art nouveau before this point. It's very intriguing to say the least, but i fail to see it's connection with nature. Could I get some enlightenment?

So no pop culture-- does that mean just "no Nyan cat" OR no Nyan cat and no movie or video game references?

I would love it if the no text thing was changed. :/ Lettering is important for this.

3rdmaestro wrote:I've never even heard of art nouveau before this point. It's very intriguing to say the least, but i fail to see it's connection with nature. Could I get some enlightenment?

did you try reading the wikipedia article on it?

"A reaction to academic art of the 19th century, it was inspired by natural forms and structures, not only in flowers and plants but also in curved lines. Architects tried to harmonize with the natural environment. "

bounty42 wrote:I rarely see a rules violation in the top 20 shirts. And let's be fair, if you're more than 300 votes from the fog, you're disqualified on votes, why take the time to disqualify on other criteria too?

You answer your own comment: "Let's be fair."

More specifically-- does it have to be original art? Or is someone going to win with Mario done up with mushrooms all around him?

Blehh. This is gonna be tough for me. >.< I really do not have this drawing style.

anamya wrote:More specifically-- does it have to be original art? Or is someone going to win with Mario done up with mushrooms all around him?

that would be rejectorated due to pop culture ban.

grayehound wrote:Anyone want to share thoughts on the worth of pushing forward with this? I feel so out-of -touch with the woot community, even though I'm on here pretty frequently.

I wouldn't consider myself representative of the entire woot community (so take this as just my opinion), but in general, I just don't wear t-shirts with people on them.

So, while I think that design (and the other you posted) are pretty cool and would look great as art when it's finished, it probably wouldn't get my vote as a shirt design since I normally only vote for shirts I would wear.