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Nice Johnathan Coulton reference in the title

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I liked the shirt already, but come on, I mean, no one's gonna eat your EYES, right?

GMV

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Great work all around, plus extra points for the title.

Very nicely done!

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I don't do zombies but I have to say that's a nice job, Apelad.

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JoCo would be proud.

As I said in the pre-derby.... THIS IS GREAT! I would wear it Apelad

wirdou wrote:As I said in the pre-derby.... THIS IS GREAT! I would wear it Apelad

Thanks!

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Awesomeness.

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One of my favorite demented songs, so GMV

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That's excellent use of one color. Good luck I hope this prints.

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Good drawing, but isn't it kinda unimaginative to simply use a mask (knock-out) of letters over a drawing to make the words. I mean, this derby had such potential for creativity and doing this, as also was done in NINJA, seems kinda phoned in...

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It even looks like the outline of a brain! nice job.

princessbunny wrote:Good drawing, but isn't it kinda unimaginative to simply use a mask (knock-out) of letters over a drawing to make the words. I mean, this derby had such potential for creativity and doing this, as also was done in NINJA, seems kinda phoned in...

I've noticed that too with a bunch of entries. I think Woot is often too vague with their derby description and rules.

In my opinion, things with a clipping mask do not meet the spirt of this derby. Also, there are entries that use letters to form letters, instead of objects oriented/drawn in such a way to resemble letters.

I don't blame the artist and there are some great entries that don't meet *my* interpretation of the theme. I just think this is a case where more direction from Woot would have been nice.

thewronggrape wrote:

In my opinion, things with a clipping mask do not meet the spirt of this derby.

Just a clarification: this isn't a mask slapped on a crowd drawing. The letters are part of the original idea:

brains on paper by Ape Lad, on Flickr

I don't know that this says anything to the point you were trying to make, but I thought it might be interesting to point out.
Also: as a regular derby entrant, I really appreciate the vagueness of the rules. It makes things interesting.
Thanks for commenting!

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Welp, I don't give two craps if it's not exactly what they intended, I'd buy this thing easy!

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No one's gonna eat your eyes.

Well done with the reference. Not a bad shirt either

ApeLad wrote:Just a clarification: this isn't a mask slapped on a crowd drawing. The letters are part of the original idea:

brains on paper by Ape Lad, on Flickr

I don't know that this says anything to the point you were trying to make, but I thought it might be interesting to point out.
Also: as a regular derby entrant, I really appreciate the vagueness of the rules. It makes things interesting.
Thanks for commenting!

OK gentlemen...
We're at an impasse, maybe we should compromise.
(sorry, had to say it!)

ApeLad wrote:Just a clarification: this isn't a mask slapped on a crowd drawing. The letters are part of the original idea.

Actually, I knew you didn't use a clipping mask because I saw your pre-derby sketches. I just meant the end result in general could be achieved with a clipping mask, albeit with less skill and artistry, instead of using objects oriented in such a way to form art. (I think you know what I mean.) I wasn't targeting this entry specifically, just that this derby has various interpretations and I could see how other artists could get frustrated if they thought they had to do something a specific way, only to see that they could have used a different approach. I'm surprised to see entries made up of letters formed with letters/numbers, but if it's good enough for Woot, it's good enough for me!

thewronggrape wrote:Actually, I knew you didn't use a clipping mask because I saw your pre-derby sketches. I just meant the end result in general could be achieved with a clipping mask, albeit with less skill and artistry, instead of using objects oriented in such a way to form art. (I think you know what I mean.) I wasn't targeting this entry specifically, just that this derby has various interpretations and I could see how other artists could get frustrated if they thought they had to do something a specific way, only to see that they could have used a different approach. I'm surprised to see entries made up of letters formed with letters/numbers, but if it's good enough for Woot, it's good enough for me!

I totally get what you're saying. Sorry if I came across as snarky.

ApeLad wrote:I totally get what you're saying. Sorry if I came across as snarky.

I think it's a good clarification - filling letters with a crowd and making it look like it could be a simple crowd image with a clipping mask over it is a pretty cool feat I'd say. I don't see it as "easier" than the other derby approach of shaping objects into letters or words. And I agree, loose rules make for multiple & interesting executions.

Keep it up, Apelad! i can't wait to see if I can get these for my whole family Sat or Sun.

hawk3ye wrote:I think it's a good clarification - filling letters with a crowd and making it look like it could be a simple crowd image with a clipping mask over it is a pretty cool feat I'd say. I don't see it as "easier" than the other derby approach of shaping objects into letters or words. And I agree, loose rules make for multiple & interesting executions.

Keep it up, Apelad! i can't wait to see if I can get these for my whole family Sat or Sun.

Alas, the answer is no. But I'm giving away the original drawing for this on my blog.

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This is what shirt.woot.com needs! It is a shame this didn't win or get made into a shirt. Sometimes, this damn site makes me so sick of its selections. Great job, hopefully, we can see more of this type of work become the norm.