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Nightshooter wrote:I mostly agree with you, this has no business being in this competition. But, I don’t think this is the same as "the epic begins". That one at least mostly fit the derby.
I love turtles and the TMNT, but this is ridicules to try and say TMNT is part of India in any way...

I think you're missing the point. I don't believe that the artist intended to imply that TMNT is in any way connected to India. Looking at the posted rules, this very easily fits into the derby theme:

Rules wrote:"Anyway, we want to see shirts inspired by incredibly ornate and detailed Indian art, art full of "voluptuous feeling" and "sensuousness." Whether you're inspired by sculpture, painting, the intricate patterns of henna art, shimmering textiles, the rich history, or simply the natural beauty of the subcontinent, let it all out."

See? "...Inspired by incredibly ornate and detailed Indian art..."

Nowhere does it say that every entry must contain a blatant reference to India. It's about style. Even in the Pre-Derby thread, this was said from a Woot staffer:

llandar wrote:Personally, I'd much rather see designs from people who read up on a particular style of Indian art and try to create something using the techniques, rather than "I'll just draw this thing that everybody knows is in India."

So there you go. Quite frankly, as pretty as some of the other entries are, I'd be less inclined to wear them due to the fact that I don't really feel the need to wear something that screams "INDIA!!" as a country. This, however, I would consider wearing because it's A) Something I relate to and like from my childhood, and B) Because it's an interesting style that isn't done very often with pop culture.

Spiritgreen wrote:Great design Lagbert! ^__^

Red pandas are 10 x more awesome than regular pandas.

Thanks Spiritgreen! That video is really cute.

Andy47240 wrote:This turned out really great. GMV

Thanks Andy47240! I spent a lot of time working on the shading on this one.

benjaminleebates wrote:I love red pandas!

They just too cute aren't they?

Re: Mandala Season

I love this, would definitely buy one!

paigeg wrote:Lol! You must not often use phrases like that in your posts. Woot loves to mess with us, subbing one ridiculous phrase for the one that made sense, is overused, uses profanity - whatever. So, O.M.G is currently One more gargleblaster.
It's amusing sometimes to just type stuff in a post and preview it to see how it comes out (without posting, of course).

OH GOD, THEY'RE WATCHING ME

Re: Official New Delhi Shirt

How do you vote??

sknudsen53 wrote:How do you vote??

The rules state that only people who have previously bought from woot can vote, sorry. When you do find something you want, text will appear above the image. Saying 'I'd want one'

Re: Heaven Above, Earth Below (Or: Lotus)

WHOA. I woke up to a lot of votes. O_O;; Man, that's better than a cup of coffee. Thanks to everyone for the compliments (including one from my mom, HAH)! I'm glad to hear that you guys like the design. -:]

@fungusamongus/chunkydesign: I agree about the design being a bit high, actually. For anatomical purposes, I was worried that the lotus would end up too low on a person's chest, and (for women, at least) it would ride below the bust awkwardly; but, I think I overcompensated a bit much. Also, when I placed it on the template, I didn't see the edge of the collar. It's a good lesson learned for my future designs. Thanks, big time, for the feedback! -:]

@carmelpixie: Haha, I went with the pinkest pinks I could find! Glad you like it, and thanks for the vote. -x]

@paigeg: I'm ... mildly obsessed with the Asphalt color. It's the "richest" gray shirt I've ever seen, and I love it for that. -x] Thanks for the vote, though! Worst comes to worst, we can always form the "Asphalt Gang" and go raiding local eateries in our awesome Woot shirts. -:D

My brother actually wanted me to print it on Creme (same colors as above). Would anyone have been as interested? (Just curious. For feedback purposes.)

profbrendan wrote:So there you go. Quite frankly, as pretty as some of the other entries are, I'd be less inclined to wear them due to the fact that I don't really feel the need to wear something that screams "INDIA!!" as a country. This, however, I would consider wearing because it's A) Something I relate to and like from my childhood, and B) Because it's an interesting style that isn't done very often with pop culture.

I also like this entry. The details are really cool and nicely done. You have to really look to see all of the clever bits that are hiding in the flourishes. Not everyone can relate to an Indian concept, but this is something people can connect with.

kaedex99 wrote:WHOA. I woke up to a lot of votes. O_O;; Man, that's better than a cup of coffee.

Hmmm, it might be the -only- thing better than a cup of coffee, but only just...only just.. :D

<3 Coffee <3

Also this really is an awesome design. So lovely and striking. Great use of Indian art style! Go go go!

Wow. Can anyone tell me why this has been rejected?

Love this design the best!

Re: Barrel O' Elephants

you always do an amazing tees VERY warbles! love it!

GMV!

Re: Holi Day

Boooo. I really wanted to buy this. :/ hopefully an HM is coming your way.

Re: Mehndi Stream

This one is neat! I like the floating mystical hand!

Re: Karni Rata

In the Fog, awesome! Good ratties, sit. Stay.

bluejester wrote:In the Fog, awesome! Good ratties, sit. Stay.

I should also say keep climbing to the top.

profbrendan wrote:So there you go. Quite frankly, as pretty as some of the other entries are, I'd be less inclined to wear them due to the fact that I don't really feel the need to wear something that screams "INDIA!!" as a country. This, however, I would consider wearing because it's A) Something I relate to and like from my childhood, and B) Because it's an interesting style that isn't done very often with pop culture.

I concur with this. The dozens upon dozens of variations on the Henna, elphants, and elphants made of henna are nice and all, but there are only a few entries that I would likely wear in this derby, and this is one of them, because it captures the idea of art from India/the henna style and it relates to me.

Re: Charming!

I really like the faded, textured technique you used on the design. The more I come across this entry when I scroll the derby, the more I like it. -:] Very adorable!

Re: Natya

great design! but, unless my eyes deceive me, there seems to have more than one shade of blue which is not indicated on your color swatches.

Re: Hen-na

This is my favorite of this Derby!

Re: Henna Kaleidescope

This would look so much better on the green shirt

Re: Balance of Nature v2

There's been some great support for the original design, but a lot of people were interested in seeing this with more contrast. Hopefully you like it.

Yeah! tried to include a henna design in the middle but could of done a better job!!!!

Re: Balance of Nature v2

Pretty and wearable - I really like this color combo.

Re: The Jungle Book Club

That snake looks well fed. Possibly there's a Mowgli inside him?

Re: Monkey Business

I am buying one if this prints! Nice work!

Re: Lotus Dream

I like the buildings and reflections... very nice.

Re: Monkey Business

Red is not my color but I am making an exception is this case!
+1

Re: Henna

This is astonishing and amazing, but I too think that the off-center placement is really detrimental. The image is too far from center, and not far enough. It just looks as if there were really sloppy registration when they were printing the shirt. This is far too beautiful a piece of artwork to damage its beauty by having it off-center. I hope that you/woot will center this design before printing it.

Re: Karni Rata

GMV!

Re: Lovely Lotus

paigeg wrote:It's a beautiful drawing, and the colors work very nicely on cream. I think it's lacking a little something in either heft (thin lines) or context - I can't decide. I also think the halftones fight with the otherwise lovely linework. It really is very pretty, though. Good luck!

I'd agree, but I think my issue is with the placement. Lovely work, though!

gcrable wrote:I love the combination of fun and beauty. GMV!

Total ditto. And the shading is great. Good Job!

Re: The Shape of India

The most simple concept of the derby done very creatively <3 I love it.

Re: Natya

the dancer and tiger "move" very well together. i especially like the tiger's ears and eyes. mouth. very pleasant on the eyes. :D
GMV

Re: Tea Time with the Family

what a great tea set! i really like this

Re: Sacred Om v2

very nicely composed with the arching arms lending a nice physical dimension. miss the omm symbol, but it's none the less without it. GMV!

Re: Unfair Advantage

The derby is a tricky old beast. You don't want to create something too obvious, you want to hit the theme from an unusual angle and be unexpected - but when you're finished the connection to the theme might be less clear or more personal than you wish it was, however much it was responsible for inspiring it.

That's one of the things I love about Woot though. The theme is the jumping off point and you don't know where you'll end up. Right before the theme gets announced I know that 24 hours later I'll have made something that I would never have planned or drawn otherwise. Sometimes it's great, sometimes it's really not, but when you put in the effort at least you always learn something.

50 straight weeks since my first entry... still got a lot to learn, but it's doing me good. :^)

Re: Monkey Business

Sweet colors and shading and it uses a lot of printable space in a very natural, and eye-pleasing way.

Top notch, I say. :^)