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Like the eclectic composition of a classic weenie, this is also a mash-up: a bit Titus Andronicus, lots of Hamlet, and some sneakers. And pig lips.

6 colors on royal blue.

edit: @Kwilder- I pulled it and double-checked b/c I thought you were right about a 7th color. BUT it really is just 6 colors- the sneakers/ question marks are the same color as the bun's highlight. It's an illusion, Michael!

olio wrote:to be AND not to be may be more accurate here ;)

awesome

Re: To be, or not to be?

here is the new one. take a look

http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=43389

Re: Postcard from Pericles

Link to big version

The text is Act 2, Scene 1. The stamp is 33 because Pericles is play #33 in common chronologies. Helicanus is one of Pericles' confidants and advisors.

Azurett wrote:I agree, great style. I also love how the design is squared; it works really well with this piece.

I agree. I never like boxy (is that a word?) designs, but this one works.

Re: To be, or not to be? v2

Ah this is way nicer, I like this color scheme! The text was really unnecessary, the image alone is very nice and conveys the message well. :D

Re: My milkshake bringith all thy lads to thy yard.

A shake by any other name would taste as sweet. Excellent wordplay! The bard would be delighted. it has inspired me to write thus:

On summer days we seek a treat ice cold
The solstice was but just four days ago.
Enjoyed by all, the youngest and the old
'Tis better than yours but methinks you know

The derby states this week to be the bard's
as artists dare to post their heart's desire
Not all are met in any high regards
Some criticize with posts that feel like fire

But Lo! what's this that satiates the flame?
A milky drink impaled by artist's wit
While some may say "He just redrew his name"
the cherry topper is the short of it

The bane of critic and of bitter troll
The sweetness of art decided by poll.

Re: Desdemona's beauty in a Mid Summer Night's Dream

Yeah, sorry, I'm confused too. Desdemona isn't in A Midsummer Night's Dream. What is the theory behind this image?

Re: Team Montague

I love this idea so much! I hope they both win (or at least tie) so I can get both of them.

Re: Shakespeare's Pen

Ahhhaaa this is great! Terrific character with Mr. S, Walmazan! This one makes me chuckle as opposed to mope ^^;. Super cute, GMV!

Re: My milkshake bringith all thy lads to thy yard.

I really like the look and feel of this one. However, I liked it better with the anthropomorphic cherry. Not super crazy about the placement being so low, as it will draw attention to an awkward place on the body. Still, I like the work on the shake!

Re: Read The Whole Book!

I'd be in for one!

Re: Alas, poor Hamlet!

What Yorick's skull would have said to Hamlet, if Shakespeare were to include talking skulls...unless that's too much foreshadowing?

Re: Verona Apothecary

I really love this. Great line work.

Re: Verona Apothecary

This is beautiful, creative, clever... really hope it prints!

Re: The Witches of McBeth

What is the chicken looking thing referencing?

Re: KILLING CHARACTERS SINCE 1589 (v2)

I don't think the red ink will show up well on black. Otherwise this is a great idea

Re: To Be or Not To Be

Come on...we haSd chrodinger's Cat just a couple of weeks ago!

Re: The Witches of McBeth V2 (version 2)

Changed some colors and placed the design on a royal blue shirt.

If anyone has a better selection of font for the quote bubble, I will be happy to update the design. I looked through a lot of fonts but never truly found one that stuck out to me.

Re: Team Montague

Absolutely horrible color choice. Too bad.

bassanimation wrote:I really like the look and feel of this one. However, I liked it better with the anthropomorphic cherry. Not super crazy about the placement being so low, as it will draw attention to an awkward place on the body. Still, I like the work on the shake!

I kinda agree. the cherry added a sense of tragedy to it, though the shake was speared, not the cherry...

rglee129 wrote:Like the eclectic composition of a classic weenie, this is also a mash-up: a bit Titus Andronicus, lots of Hamlet, and some sneakers. And pig lips.

6 colors on royal blue.

edit: @Kwilder- I pulled it and double-checked b/c I thought you were right about a 7th color. BUT it really is just 6 colors- the sneakers/ question marks are the same color as the bun's highlight. It's an illusion, Michael!

Wow, I live with a vision scientist and I was fooled by your superior artistry. Kudos!

Re: The Poet's Weapons

SImple and awesome! full of win!

Re: [url=http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=43364]Hamlet

I don't know why, but I definitely see Charlie Sheen

ThatPoshGirl wrote:Omelets made great

Huh? How can this be off topic?

from the rules:

In honor of the best Shakespeare in Winona County, we're asking you for your best Shakespearean-inspired designs this week. Maybe it's an imagining of a great performance, a scene from Verona, or just some cunning wordplay (that guy LOVED wordplay).

Hamlet --> omelet is word play and the quote is based on an actual quote from the play. How can this possibly be considered off topic for a theme that is inspired by Shakespeare?

How is it any less on topic than Romeouse and Julirat? Or does topic not apply to gratuitous cuteness?

I realize this wasn't going to win, or get close. But this is total BS, imo.

Re: Eat Two Brute

This turned out great! I would never have guessed you'd have gone with this kind of color scheme (never try to anticipate the maestro). It certainly pops.

+1

mjc613 wrote:I don't think the red ink will show up well on black. Otherwise this is a great idea

You may be right. I personally think it looks best over Cranberry, but I was outvoted in an informal office poll.

Re: Then fall, Caesar!

Haha, very clever! Think it would have looked better without the text, though. Goodluck!

Re: Then fall, Caesar!

The stab wound looks great but I don't like the text.

Re: The Poet's Weapons

Neat. Great style, too.

Re: less tragedy, less side effects

The text would probably be too small on a shirt.

I like the concept a lot, but not the execution. Lose the quote and est. date. And better colors please!

goatcane wrote:You may be right. I personally think it looks best over Cranberry, but I was outvoted in an informal office poll.

Wait a second - I own a great Woot! shirt that's black with red ink (as blood):

http://s3.amazonaws.com/wootsaleimages/Illustrated_Ratings_Guideh6bDetail.png

It shows up fine on black.

Re: Eat Two Brute

Sorry, but I don't get the whole bright red light thing.. I, too, am bored/tired of the gray shirts..

Re: Bardcore!

A Jolly Roger ("Jolly William"?) for all the theater geeks out there. You know who you are.

ThatPoshGirl wrote:Hamlet --> omelet is word play and the quote is based on an actual quote from the play. How can this possibly be considered off topic for a theme that is inspired by Shakespeare?

How is it any less on topic than Romeouse and Julirat? Or does topic not apply to gratuitous cuteness?

I realize this wasn't going to win, or get close. But this is total BS, imo.

I have learned the hard way that all the rules do not necessarily pertain to everybody. Hang in there and keep submitting...so far I have.

Re: Shakespeare's Pen

Funny, and your round-headed Shakespeare is all kinds of awesome. :^)

Re: Know your bard.

needs more text.

Re: Alas, poor Hamlet!

Should thine be thou?