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Oh, heck yes. Great dynamicism... wonderful execution. And it makes you want to shout "Yee haw!" :-)

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Very awesome! Great illustration.
-Andy

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Awesome, GMV Dr. Strangelove.

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Yeah, not suggestive at all either ;)

That's awesome. I wish I could draw.

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This freakin' rocks!

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sweet! some good art showing up around here!

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AWESOME illustration, I love this kind of stuff.

QuigglyPhD wrote:Yeah, not suggestive at all either ;)

Now that you mention it, I could see how it could be read that way. But I had no intension of making it suggestive. I was thinking of Dr. Strangelove and I've been practicing on women faces a lot lately. I hope people dont see me as a pervert.

jimiyo wrote:sweet! some good art showing up around here!

hey thanks a lot Jimiyo!

tgentry wrote:AWESOME illustration, I love this kind of stuff.

Thanks Tgentry, thats great to hear coming from you.

tgentry wrote:AWESOME illustration, I love this kind of stuff.

It's funny, first thing I thought of when I saw this was your pin-up on a rocket... totally different style here, but both solid designs

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I like it. A lot

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I have never wanted a design to win as much as this. Great work.

netshark wrote:Awesome, GMV Dr. Strangelove.

Great movie...My germans are better than yours!

Nice pic too...just fun to look at. GMV

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Very awesome, dynamic design, strong colors, well rendered. It is, however, sexual as all let out. We will see if the mods call this one "over pg13"

folkkevi wrote:Very awesome, dynamic design, strong colors, well rendered. It is, however, sexual as all let out. We will see if the mods call this one "over pg13"

I wonder why red was passed up? orange might blend it well with the other colors but red would have rang the bell, so to speak.

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Wow, great work! I agree with Jimiyo, this is true t-shirt art, and a very exciting and energetic design, but I feel a bit of dread for you because of Woot's well-known habit of wanting stuff that's pretty much nonsexual in nature. This is quite suggestive - you could rework it with a less sexy rider - maybe a cartoon character - a male figure similar to the cowboy from "Toy Story" perhaps? - instead of a very pretty and well-built girl.

I'm just sayin'.

Handy guideline: just consider Woot to be the Amish country of t-shirt design, and you can't go wrong, hehehe.

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great looking design.

Webfoot08 wrote:Wow, great work! I agree with Jimiyo, this is true t-shirt art, and a very exciting and energetic design, but I feel a bit of dread for you because of Woot's well-known habit of wanting stuff that's pretty much nonsexual in nature. This is quite suggestive - you could rework it with a less sexy rider - maybe a cartoon character - a male figure similar to the cowboy from "Toy Story" perhaps? - instead of a very pretty and well-built girl.

I'm just sayin'.

Handy guideline: just consider Woot to be the Amish country of t-shirt design, and you can't go wrong, hehehe.

Im very pleased with how this came out. I spent A LOT more time on this one than my other subs, but Im bummed that everyone reads it sexually. I had no intention of doing anything remotely sexual. I think in this case its kind of what people bring to it. I see her as almost having a disney princess look, and I dont jump to the rocket having any meaning. I know from two years of art history that anything longer than it is wide can be and usually is considered phallic, but i just dont see stuff that way and I dont understand it. meanwhile woot hasnt given me the hammer yet on this, and maybe if they read these comments they will see I meant nothing by it. I hope people can look past the unintentional sexual side of this and see in it the hard work and strong line work. thanks for the comment

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This picture is awesome. It totally looks like it could be from a movie.

Alas....it says to many, "Come ride my rocket, cowgirl...and bring your spurs."

Sachmoe64 wrote:Im very pleased with how this came out. I spent A LOT more time on this one than my other subs, but Im bummed that everyone reads it sexually. I had no intention of doing anything remotely sexual. I think in this case its kind of what people bring to it. I see her as almost having a disney princess look, and I dont jump to the rocket having any meaning. I know from two years of art history that anything longer than it is wide can be and usually is considered phallic, but i just dont see stuff that way and I dont understand it. meanwhile woot hasnt given me the hammer yet on this, and maybe if they read these comments they will see I meant nothing by it. I hope people can look past the unintentional sexual side of this and see in it the hard work and strong line work. thanks for the comment

i don't care for sexualy sugestive shirts, on that note i would like to say i like this shirt

TAYLORT5 wrote:I wonder why red was passed up? orange might blend it well with the other colors but red would have rang the bell, so to speak.

Red has a tendancy to seperate from other colors due to its intensity. Orange was a wise choice in my opinion.

i got a boner

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it doesn't appear too sexually suggestive. plus the alice shirt didn't get rejected and it could be argued that shirt was much more sexually suggestive than this one.

Sachmoe64 wrote:Now that you mention it, I could see how it could be read that way. But I had no intension of making it suggestive. I was thinking of Dr. Strangelove and I've been practicing on women faces a lot lately. I hope people dont see me as a pervert.

It is very easy to see the Dr. Strangelove is the inspiration for this one - great job on the art work! It is NOT overtly sexual in my opinion, but it is visually appealing. Now if the "cowgirl" were wearing something more revealing...

Sachmoe64 wrote:Im very pleased with how this came out. I spent A LOT more time on this one than my other subs, but Im bummed that everyone reads it sexually. I had no intention of doing anything remotely sexual. I think in this case its kind of what people bring to it. I see her as almost having a disney princess look, and I dont jump to the rocket having any meaning. I know from two years of art history that anything longer than it is wide can be and usually is considered phallic, but i just dont see stuff that way and I dont understand it. meanwhile woot hasnt given me the hammer yet on this, and maybe if they read these comments they will see I meant nothing by it. I hope people can look past the unintentional sexual side of this and see in it the hard work and strong line work. thanks for the comment

Looks like Woot considers the Disney-like appeal to be stronger than any sexual connotations. Congratulations! I'm glad they didn't do their Amish thing, hehehe. Good for you, and good luck.

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You did Slim Pickens proud. Well executed design.

ilstu99 wrote:This picture is awesome. It totally looks like it could be from a movie.

Alas....it says to many, "Come ride my rocket, cowgirl...and bring your spurs."

I'll be honest, the art on it is great, but it said to me pin up girl initially.

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I wish I could vote multiple times. I'd rather see this in the fog than something that looks like a resub from the water theme.

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Lucky rocket...

GMV

abrowncoat wrote:I wish I could vote multiple times. I'd rather see this in the fog than something that looks like a resub from the water theme.

... Yup, I'm losing to a re-sub. I'm about ready to give up submitting all together. oh well, I have a few drawings I really like out of it. Thanks for your vote.

Sachmoe64 wrote:... Yup, I'm losing to a re-sub. I'm about ready to give up submitting all together. oh well, I have a few drawings I really like out of it. Thanks for your vote.

Actually, you're losing to a lot of shirts. It's currently in 14th place; there are plenty of other shirts above it. If I were you I'd be more upset about the ones that won't print properly and will ultimately bomb if they go up for sale.

msj11 wrote:It is very easy to see the Dr. Strangelove is the inspiration for this one - great job on the art work! It is NOT overtly sexual in my opinion, but it is visually appealing. Now if the "cowgirl" were wearing something more revealing...

I had to Google "Dr. Strangelove" to see what everyone kept talking about. Maybe I'm the only one who's never seen it.

I really do love the art, but I honestly can't see wearing it. Something about having a cowgirl on a rocket flying out from between my breasts seems....odd.

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If woot does not do anything with this in 60 days, you may want to consider trying to sell this design to the Houston Rodeo. It is a huge event, and they already started planning next year's, which will be in the Feb-Mar timeframe. Since Houston calls itself the Space City, I think you will find a lot of interest.
http://www.hlsr.com/
http://www.rodeohouston.com/hmagazine/08spring/index.aspx

mjc613 wrote:If woot does not do anything with this in 60 days, you may want to consider trying to sell this design to the Houston Rodeo. It is a huge event, and they already started planning next year's, which will be in the Feb-Mar timeframe. Since Houston calls itself the Space City, I think you will find a lot of interest.
http://www.hlsr.com/
http://www.rodeohouston.com/hmagazine/08spring/index.aspx

hey thanks a lot. Ive never heard of that. Thats a great idea. I think I might try that.

superspryte wrote:Actually, you're losing to a lot of shirts. It's currently in 14th place; there are plenty of other shirts above it. If I were you I'd be more upset about the ones that won't print properly and will ultimately bomb if they go up for sale.

yes Im losing to a lot, thank you, but thats not what bothers me. It's losing to someone's recycled design that hadnt won its first posting thats a little annoying.

Sachmoe64 wrote:hey thanks a lot. Ive never heard of that. Thats a great idea. I think I might try that.

Do NOT tell them you never heard of the rodeo!!! It's like telling people in Hollywood you never watch TV or movies.

Sachmoe64 wrote:yes Im losing to a lot, thank you, but thats not what bothers me. It's losing to someone's recycled design that hadnt won its first posting thats a little annoying.

You should still be more annoyed with the ones that won't print properly. Then nobody's happy.

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Easily my favorite shirt in the derby.

superspryte wrote:You should still be more annoyed with the ones that won't print properly. Then nobody's happy.

woot is not about design logistics. It's about making $1000. Designers care more about their shirt printing than good shirts printing.

It's not to say sach's shirt art isn't done well, but it is to say that his motivation is in his own interest. The naive designer believes a shirt which will print poorly will eventually succumb to better work, but woot has proven not days ago to not really care about such things.

Any art scene is strengthened by artists getting together, sharing ideas and inspiration, and running in the same circles... doesn't mean you have to like everyone, but it does mean if you only look out for #1, your presence is more likely to be seen as a detriment. One of the reasons some things (terrible printings, clip art, simpleton concepts, resubmits, unseemly meme usage, etc) continue at woot is because so many of the designers aren't concerned with furthering design, or furthering their own art, or furthering the world of T-shirt printing, but solely concerned with a cool thousand. If we saw more of an artistic community develop, we'd very likely see an improvement in overall quality. We'd see other people who feel strongly about design, amateur or pro, finally decide to join. We'd see their friends sign up and give votes to more good prints, to even out the general bias the carp seems to have. Etc, Etc. It's a matter of what you want out of this. If you only want the $1000, welcome to the monkey house, this is what we'll keep getting.

love the design. but it's more for the men than for the ladies. can't really see many females wearing the shirt.

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She's 'da bomb'

I agree a great deal with what AdderXYU is saying! There inst much motivation for a serious graphic designer to enter. However, Sach's work is so good and better than what i've seen on woot in a while- and I dont think its fair to say he is a "naive designer" simply because he is annoyed with the situation. If anything, his annoyance is exactly what Adder is talking about- the discouraging of design and designers going to the next level as a community when rehashed idea and popularity seem to win the derby. Thus, a new designer (not playing to the crowd) will anly receive mediocre feedback for their art at best- total rejection at worst. Besides, woot is a contest for money- ANY self motivation is simply a response to that.

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The female figure works well in this. The body and the long hair works to convert the movement well. The facial expression works with this image very well. i really would rather have this shirt out of all the other in this derby. it is a bit suggestive but just enough to make i more interesting its not too much and overt about.

hope you win and to see more of your work

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is it possible to fall in love with a tshirt?

gabrielvw wrote:I agree a great deal with what AdderXYU is saying! There inst much motivation for a serious graphic designer to enter. However, Sach's work is so good and better than what i've seen on woot in a while- and I dont think its fair to say he is a "naive designer" simply because he is annoyed with the situation. If anything, his annoyance is exactly what Adder is talking about- the discouraging of design and designers going to the next level as a community when rehashed idea and popularity seem to win the derby. Thus, a new designer (not playing to the crowd) will anly receive mediocre feedback for their art at best- total rejection at worst. Besides, woot is a contest for money- ANY self motivation is simply a response to that.

Thanks Gabrielvw, I suppose I need to give up doing what i've done and sell to the crowd. Its too bad too, I would love to own some shirts by tgentry and dsladek and a few others.

bookmonkey786 wrote:The female figure works well in this. The body and the long hair works to convert the movement well. The facial expression works with this image very well. i really would rather have this shirt out of all the other in this derby. it is a bit suggestive but just enough to make i more interesting its not too much and overt about.

hope you win and to see more of your work

Thank you very much! although it is impossible for me to win this derby, I very much apriciate your first post being about how my shirt works. Thanks a lot. This is the kind of comment that makes losing okay. you've blessed me a lot.

Chugaboy wrote:is it possible to fall in love with a tshirt?

Im not sure, but if you fell in love with this shirt im touched. thanks.

Sachmoe64 wrote:Its too bad too, I would love to own some shirts by tgentry and dsladek and a few others.

Uh, you can dude- TGentry is the second most printed guy at this site (and rightly so!). One of his shirts, Watch It Grow, is still available for purchase.

DSladek is good too, but I think I've only seen a couple of shirts by him. As he submits more work (both in the derby and in daily form) I think he'll get some nice prints as well.

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I like this shirt. Hopefully it will start getting more votes.

geekfactor12 wrote:Uh, you can dude- TGentry is the second most printed guy at this site (and rightly so!). One of his shirts, Watch It Grow, is still available for purchase.

DSladek is good too, but I think I've only seen a couple of shirts by him. As he submits more work (both in the derby and in daily form) I think he'll get some nice prints as well.

I really wanted the king claiming the world though... I really was hoping for it.

illushin wrote:I like this shirt. Hopefully it will start getting more votes.

I dont think it can catch up at this point, but I'm happy having broke 300 votes. Thanks for hoping though.

I'll never understand how some of the T's get more votes than this one. Physical proof life isn't fair.

bmattis79 wrote:I'll never understand how some of the T's get more votes than this one. Physical proof life isn't fair.

*giggles*, man aint that the truth. This one is just too awesome to not print. I went and took back my votes for ones that are higher up than this one. I'm happy to see it moving up in rank, but am just preparing for disappointment and telling myself that I don't need to spend 10 bucks this weekend anyway.

I do hope it gets higher though, good luck.

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Hey Sach is it possible for me to have a high quality copy of this pic. I'd like to use it as a wall paper.

bookmonkey786 wrote:Hey Sach is it possible for me to have a high quality copy of this pic. I'd like to use it as a wall paper.

Send me a private message and we'll talk about it

Sachmoe64 wrote:I really wanted the king claiming the world though... I really was hoping for it.

Me too. AND.. I really hope you *don't* give up your tight style and cater to the crowds (as you said in an earlier post).

2thFairy wrote:Me too. AND.. I really hope you *don't* give up your tight style and cater to the crowds (as you said in an earlier post).

I dont know, more and more people say (and I agree more and more) that this site is just to get money. Its not about the art and about making a cool shirt... just a shirt that people think they want. I might not give in... and I might give up shirt.woot all together... I'm still thinking about it. thanks for thinking my style is tight

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Gosh I like this shirt. If I ever get off my butt and do my fav's post this week this one will def be in it. Beautiful style you got there. Maybe if there was a saddle on that there rocket people wouldn't be so quick to see sexual innuendos where none were intended. Or not. In any case, you do great work, hope to see more from you. (Have you considered submitting a daily design?)

Sachmoe64 wrote:Now that you mention it, I could see how it could be read that way. But I had no intension of making it suggestive. I was thinking of Dr. Strangelove and I've been practicing on women faces a lot lately. I hope people dont see me as a pervert.

Pervert.

Sachmoe64 wrote:I dont know, more and more people say (and I agree more and more) that this site is just to get money. Its not about the art and about making a cool shirt... just a shirt that people think they want. I might not give in... and I might give up shirt.woot all together... I'm still thinking about it. thanks for thinking my style is tight

Please don't give up. and please print the king in 60 days :-)

AttilaTheMom wrote:Gosh I like this shirt. If I ever get off my butt and do my fav's post this week this one will def be in it. Beautiful style you got there. Maybe if there was a saddle on that there rocket people wouldn't be so quick to see sexual innuendos where none were intended. Or not. In any case, you do great work, hope to see more from you. (Have you considered submitting a daily design?)

I've not heard of daily design. I would be interested in hearing more about it. is there a link to the information about that? thanks a lot for liking this design so much

Stuntdummy wrote:Pervert.

nice stuntdummy... thanks a lot

Seattlejo wrote:Please don't give up. and please print the king in 60 days :-)

thanks seattlejo for not wanting me to quit. I do wish the king would print too.

Sachmoe64 wrote:I've not heard of daily design. I would be interested in hearing more about it. is there a link to the information about that? thanks a lot for liking this design so much

Information about daily designs can be found on the What is Woot page.

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If not a tee-shirt, howz 'bout a tattoo?

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Is there a web site where you put up other examples of you work

bookmonkey786 wrote:Is there a web site where you put up other examples of you work

Check out sachmoe64@deviantart.com most of its really old. Theres a few new things on there. theres some stuff on there that I may submit for later derbys if they fit or I can work them into fitting.

geekfactor12 wrote:Information about daily designs can be found on the What is Woot page.

thanks

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I'd SO want one. The thing I like about this is how many different ways it can be seen...sexual, Doc Strangelovish and everything with that, etc, etc.

wannamaker wrote:If not a tee-shirt, howz 'bout a tattoo?

are you serious? You'd want this permanently on ya?

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Love it. You have great skills and concepts, don't give up easily because you're "losing" to designs that the crowd here decides they like better.

artulo wrote:Love it. You have great skills and concepts, don't give up easily because you're "losing" to designs that the crowd here decides they like better.

"The Crowd" buys the shirts here, incase anyone was wondering. Not being mean. but the shirts that are chosen USUALLY sell out.

i can't believe this is not going to win

lintbox wrote:i can't believe this is not going to win

its okay, Im not sure I'd wear it as a shirt at this point anyway. Its funny how things are so much clearer a week after its done. Im sure people have bought shirts and a week later wondered why. Thanks for rooting for it though.

This illustration deserves to be in the fog. It is definitely waaay better than army men, mammoths, or apples. I wish I could give those shirts a thumbs-down.

Keep up the great art!

etripoli wrote:I wish I could give those shirts a thumbs-down.

Oh if only this were possible.

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Hawt...*blush*

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OK I have been out of the loop for a few days and finally saw this today, is there any way to get this t-shirt outside of woot? It is the best T I have seen on here and I would love to get one even at normal shirt price rather than the $10 woot deal.

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This is straight from Air's video for the song surfing on a rocket....nice visual!

shoesoff wrote:OK I have been out of the loop for a few days and finally saw this today, is there any way to get this t-shirt outside of woot? It is the best T I have seen on here and I would love to get one even at normal shirt price rather than the $10 woot deal.

Afraid not. It didn't win the derby and thus it was not sold and is not being sold. You can cross your fingers and hope that woot decides to print it anyway, which they can if they want to, but I'm told that this has never happened before with derby entries. Since it's been given an honourable mention by woot, it's extremely likely that you'll see it again in a do-over derby (which many speculate will be happening soon) so you can vote for it then and hope it rockets to the top at that time. =)