You guys earlier were the test market, and I've decided to release The House of Madness in RED. It pops like all anything as it was suggested, so thanks very much for the suggestion.

I get a lot of my inspiration from the 70's and 80's Grindhouse era of films, so I was instantly motivated by the theme to pay homage to (in my opinion) the most kick ass time for the horror genre.

Some of you guys might remember 'The House of Madness" when I submitted it over at Designs By Humans some time ago.
I've reworked the illustration with different colors, and added in the film effects to make it look like a special promotion item for the film. I think it looks even better than my original DBH submission.

The motivation of this piece, as I mentioned over there, was the absolutely awesome artwork that was created for Grindhouse era film posters. I thought it would be cool to bring the House of Madness back for this contest, and coupled with the still in progress, but nearing completion thanks to Mr. CrescentDebris (we temporarily ran out of funds from the film studio) "Zombie Doom Squad" make the 2 designs a special "DRAK DOUBLE FEATURE."

I've had (and am still having, since Zombie Doom Squad is still in production) a boatload of fun with these designs, and I hope you guys, especially the genre fans get a kick out of them.

Thanks as always, and here's the poster:


And heres a link to a larger comp to take a look at the details:
http://i49.tinypic.com/8yf14h.jpg

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that's what i'm talkin' about, willis

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Yes!! Great choice.

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I liked it much better on cranberry - much more wearable. Still a nice image, though.

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hmm, this is still cranberry in my monitor (which contrasts a lot with the red in the poster).. is it just me?

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Wow, this is just badass, I can't wait to see the other one too!

Potentially legendary tee shirts if you are a fan of grindhouse!

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Crazy cool. I love the choice of red and the retro feel. This seems like a movie I would enjoy.

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Looks awesome on the red T!

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Dark and yet so beautiful. The flow is amazing.
If someone saw this on the street, they would have no idea that it was not a real movie shirt.

BRAVA SIR! Is there a sequel?

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I remember seeing this shirt somewhere else (though I can't recall what site it was exactly), so it's nice to see it here too, because it's really well done. The composition on this is just amazing. And damn, do I envy your skills at drawing skulls, you do such a good job.

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This looks pretty sick! =]

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wish DBH would have printed this, but I do like the re-working. I'm definitely more a fan of the cranberry than red, but I would happily buy this without hesitation!

(voted)

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Wow, just ... Yeah. my God, Drakxxxm how can I vote for this and potentially take away from the Zombie Doom Squad?? But I hafta, hafta. >sigh< Hoping for enough votes for BOTH!

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Neat idea with the two designs. I think I like this one more. The colors are really nice.

paigeg wrote:Wow, just ... Yeah. my God, Drakxxxm how can I vote for this and potentially take away from the Zombie Doom Squad?? But I hafta, hafta. >sigh< Hoping for enough votes for BOTH!

Same. These two are some of the best designs I've ever seen, and I will definitely purchase both if they are made. How about, since it's a "double feature, Woot takes one day, puts whichever design finishes higher and then has an option to purchase the other with it at another $10? That would be epic.

TamerlerKA wrote:How about, since it's a "double feature, Woot takes one day, puts whichever design finishes higher and then has an option to purchase the other with it at another $10? That would be epic.

it's not without precedent.

TamerlerKA wrote:Same. These two are some of the best designs I've ever seen, and I will definitely purchase both if they are made. How about, since it's a "double feature, Woot takes one day, puts whichever design finishes higher and then has an option to purchase the other with it at another $10? That would be epic.

Indeed. It'd feel incomplete to get one without the other.

Jestik wrote:it's not without precedent.

If they do that again, without a doubt, I'm in.

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Draxxx . . . words cannot describe it. Colorful, poppin', vintage, yet very dark (in the movie, scary, eyes-glued-to-the-TV in suspense feel). Well done. GMV fo-sho.

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And he's back! I haven't been into your designs very much as of late (I think the composition is nearly identical most of the time) but this one is excellent. Too many skulls for my taste but I still love it.

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I've never really liked your designs (don't get me wrong, you're a great artist, just not my style) but this week I love both of your designs. I really hope they both get printed, but that's a long shot. GMV on both, good luck!

jmmbell1987 wrote:Indeed. It'd feel incomplete to get one without the other.

If I does happen, it shall be one of the greatest days in woot shirt history for some of us, but lets face the facts fellas. It would be nothing short of a t-shirt miracle to see either one of the designs make the top 3.

This week the ham-fisted, simply executed slogan based shirts are going to take the lead.

Mind blowing work on both designs this week Drak. The concept is incredible, and the execution is fantastic.

sonny2009 wrote:If I does happen, it shall be one of the greatest days in woot shirt history for some of us, but lets face the facts fellas. It would be nothing short of a t-shirt miracle to see either one of the designs make the top 3.

This week the ham-fisted, simply executed slogan based shirts are going to take the lead.

Well if they take all the votes between the two and combine them, the double feature is probably winning easily. Besides, they could conceivably just say "fry democracy, these kick ass we're running them."

Also, maybe I just have a very fake-vintage-y style, but I find that I'd actually wear a lot of the shirt designs this time...run this for two weeks instead of one?

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This is just toooooo good! Why you don't win more often is beyond me; your work is stellar and so consistent, it's getting ridiculous. Good luck - although I doubt you'll need it.

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As always ur detailing rocks, but wish it were cranberry, I guess its just me.

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this design is awesome. I really hope it wins!

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i am a huge sucker for zombies, but i like this shirt more than your zombie shirt. it looks so much more intriguing as a movie poster, and the layout is perfect for a shirt. i would by this in a heartbeat. if this doesnt print here, please get it printed somewhere else, but as is.

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My friend Drakxxx! I love your double movie feature this week! I hope a list one of them print next week because I will very proud to put in my chest!

Like I said before in so many times, You have a very nice style and awesome skills!

Thanks so much for the support on both designs this week guys. I designed each one to celebrate 2 distinct flavors of horror cinema from the late 70's / early 80's of film, and I'm really glad you guys are digging them.

You the best as always, and thanks again!

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I love 'em both, but I think this is the better design and I'm stunned it's not doing as well. It definitely has that grindhouse feel, but it's also haunting and (dare I say it) kind of pretty in a scary way. "Zombie Doom Squad" is also awesome, however.

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The best shirts never make it :'(

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I love seeing cleverly marketed entries.
But not as much as I love seeing cleverly marketed entries that are also well done. GMV, good sir.

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Awesome awesome awesome! I really dig the design and color of this shirt. I hope your shirt get's picked :D

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I would absolutely buy this and its counterpart. Voted.

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such an excellent level of detail...

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Fantastico!

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Its depressing that this shirt isnt in the fog...

This is the best shirt design I've ever seen on this site. Seriously, I'm in awe. C'mon people, we gotta vote this shirt into the top 3. GMV

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Re: ZOMBIE DOOM SQUAD

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To own as movie posters? yes that would be cool as hell but how often do you get to wear bada$$ movie posters that are original and noone else has!

Drakxxx wrote:You guys earlier were the test market, and I've decided to release The House of Madness in RED. It pops like all anything as it was suggested, so thanks very much for the suggestion.

I get a lot of my inspiration from the 70's and 80's Grindhouse era of films, so I was instantly motivated by the theme to pay homage to (in my opinion) the most kick ass time for the horror genre.

Some of you guys might remember 'The House of Madness" when I submitted it over at Designs By Humans some time ago.
I've reworked the illustration with different colors, and added in the film effects to make it look like a special promotion item for the film. I think it looks even better than my original DBH submission.

The motivation of this piece, as I mentioned over there, was the absolutely awesome artwork that was created for Grindhouse era film posters. I thought it would be cool to bring the House of Madness back for this contest, and coupled with the still in progress, but nearing completion thanks to Mr. CrescentDebris (we temporarily ran out of funds from the film studio) "Zombie Doom Squad" make the 2 designs a special "DRAK DOUBLE FEATURE."

I've had (and am still having, since Zombie Doom Squad is still in production) a boatload of fun with these designs, and I hope you guys, especially the genre fans get a kick out of them.

Thanks as always, and here's the poster:


And heres a link to a larger comp to take a look at the details:
http://i49.tinypic.com/8yf14h.jpg

I REALLY REALLY WANT THIS AS A SHIRT

mrturner1 wrote:I REALLY REALLY WANT THIS AS A SHIRT

overeating much favored grits!!! Drakxxx, I've commented on both shirts before, but the double-feature comp just blows my mind. Could you do both - Zombie Death Squad with the House of Madness as the lead-in? Then publish both someplace for us to grab them as posters? Lol! No, I know it's not realistic, but damn! Too good, and too reminiscent of my day watching every blood-drenched movie released to the drive-ins. (No, NOT Grindhouse - we didn't have a name for it then.)

mrturner1 wrote:I REALLY REALLY WANT THIS AS A SHIRT

overeating much favored grits!!! Drakxxx, I've commented on both shirts before, but the double-feature comp just blows my mind. Could you do both - Zombie Death Squad with the House of Madness as the lead-in? Then publish both someplace for us to grab them as posters? Lol! No, I know it's not realistic, but damn! Too good, and too reminiscent of my day watching every blood-drenched movie released to the drive-ins. (No, NOT Grindhouse - we didn't have a name for it then.)