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Don't forget "Donkey Skin" (or "Thousand Furs," or whatever of its other names you choose) - incest, a runaway princess, dresses made to be like the sun, the moon, and the stars, and in some versions, even a donkey that excretes gold!

I assume the Arabian Nights stories are considered fairy tales.

Too bad the derby announcement goes up too soon before the derby itself to allow anybody to read Andrew Lang for inspiration - 90% of the entries will cover 2% of the available fairy tales. But, I suppose they'll be the 2% that would get votes and sell, anyway.

purplstarz wrote:Shrek was kind of a medley of many preexisting fairy tales.

Shrek was a children's book before that, so it should count.

ellyion wrote:I dunno if the sketch will be clear enough to make out, but the concept I'm going with is kind of a Fright-Night-(the original)-meets-Charlie's-Angels-(the originals)-movie-poster version of the three little pigs.

I'll have the wolf outline smoky in the background, and the pigs posing Angels style in the foreground (in his mouth) with weapons associated with their homes. Currently I have a pitchfork, an axe and a hammer. I was thinking a trowel instead of the hammer, but it looked too much like the axe when I enlarged it.

What do you think?

Love it!!!

ellyion wrote:I dunno if the sketch will be clear enough to make out, but the concept I'm going with is kind of a Fright-Night-(the original)-meets-Charlie's-Angels-(the originals)-movie-poster version of the three little pigs.

I'll have the wolf outline smoky in the background, and the pigs posing Angels style in the foreground (in his mouth) with weapons associated with their homes. Currently I have a pitchfork, an axe and a hammer. I was thinking a trowel instead of the hammer, but it looked too much like the axe when I enlarged it.

What do you think?

Some individualized weapons for the pigs is great. Make one an axe, and the other a pickaxe - totally different silhouettes. But I really, REALLY hope you can connect with that Fright Night look for the wolf. One of my all-time favorite goofy eighties vamp movies! EVuuullll!

midgerock wrote:currently working a Baba Yaga. Inspired by a book series my family has been listening to on cd called The Sisters Grimm. Great series if you ever read... or in our instance listen to them.

I used to read Baba yaga comics of some sort - don't recall where they were or how I got them. But I've always been fascinated by Baba Yaga - nice!

dreamyvelvet wrote:My fav story also! Is the book you are referring to? http://www.amazon.com/Daughter-Forest-Sevenwaters-Trilogy-Book/dp/0765343436

This concept would make an amazing shirt.

YES. I never actually got around to reading more of the series, but that was a great book. I felt her pain every inch of the way.

grahamcrackercoyote wrote:I have recently started to look gnomish in my late middle age and would love to see some gnome-related shirts.

In your 'middle age'? Dood, you're screwed.

Had an idea, unfortunately it's a Fable (and a joke design) so I won't be submitting it, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

ButtonPusher42 wrote:Had an idea, unfortunately it's a Fable (and a joke design) so I won't be submitting it, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

Lol! Nice one. I thought of the Emperor, too. Like the way you looked at it. Maybe another company can do this as a belt print.

Just tossing this out there, and PLEEZE consider this just a conept - ignore the actual composition. Fairy Tail Ending. In my head, this is dark, beautiful and sexy. Pretty much everything my sketch is not. :| Feel free. I have zero time, and only slightly more skill.

paigeg wrote:Just tossing this out there, and PLEEZE consider this just a conept - ignore the actual composition. Fairy Tail Ending. In my head, this is dark, beautiful and sexy. Pretty much everything my sketch is not. :| Feel free. I have zero time, and only slightly more skill.

Nice drawing, Paige!
BlindDog3D

Can I re-use my castle background (from this derby) if it's a different idea? Seems too nice to waste and I need a castle.
Any ruling on that? Is that considered a re-work?



BlindDog3D

Could Alice in Wonderland be considered a fairy tale? One site lists it as one, but the wiki site does not have it. It seems one the border to me.

EDIT: Blinddog, I think you should be fine for using that, it sounds like it's going to be a significant rework from what you had before.

blinddog3d wrote:Can I re-use my castle background (from this derby) if it's a different idea? Seems too nice to waste and I need a castle.
Any ruling on that? Is that considered a re-work?



BlindDog3D

Why on earth would it? It's a frickin' castle. The primary elements in the Four sub were the musketeers. The castle was 'atmosphere'. Go for it, I say.

blinddog3d wrote:Nice drawing, Paige!
BlindDog3D

But - you're BLIND!

Honestly, given time and a gazillion re-dos, I could produce a totally awesome, sexy, borderline R-rated comp from this. Too bad Woot is so PG. One hot snake-tailed fairy could sell gazillions. Or, well - maybe a few to those sad dudes with lots of money, Harleys, and no women.

paigeg wrote:In your 'middle age'? Dood, you're screwed.

I recently got a gnome hat in the colors of the high school where I teach - 9th graders often need massive amounts of attention getting

mindputtee wrote:Could Alice in Wonderland be considered a fairy tale? One site lists it as one, but the wiki site does not have it. It seems one the border to me.

EDIT: Blinddog, I think you should be fine for using that, it sounds like it's going to be a significant rework from what you had before.

I think, and can't be sure, but THINK Alice in Wonderland is considered more of a literary work. It was a long, novel-length tale, as opposed to the brevity of the typical fairy tale. The line between fairy tale and fable is more blurred, but I'm almost dead certain AiW would not qualify.

mindputtee wrote:Could Alice in Wonderland be considered a fairy tale? One site lists it as one, but the wiki site does not have it. It seems one the border to me.

EDIT: Blinddog, I think you should be fine for using that, it sounds like it's going to be a significant rework from what you had before.

Wikipedia has it listed on the page "List of Fairy Tales".

grahamcrackercoyote wrote:I recently got a gnome hat in the colors of the high school where I teach - 9th graders often need massive amounts of attention getting

OK. I am SO not going to comment on THAT!
Yes I am. I made my 9th grade teachers CRAZY. >also 10th, 11th - by senior year they were exhausted<
You got their attention with a gnome hat? Really? Must've been a magic hat, or you are really GOOD. Bravo. I teach undergrads (used to teach grad students), and I want to kill them all. Tip o' the hat from me.

grahamcrackercoyote wrote:Wikipedia has it listed on the page "List of Fairy Tales".

Oh my, Travis? Hellup!

grahamcrackercoyote wrote:Wikipedia has it listed on the page "List of Fairy Tales".

A caveat from a fellow teacher. Wikis are unreliable, and depend solely on the authenticity and veracity of the poster. I can't tell you how many times I've fragged a student for citing a wiki in a college-level paper.
Not that Woot art requires any kind of authenticity, but their Wiki might conflict with your Wiki. Just sayin'.

paigeg wrote:A caveat from a fellow teacher. Wikis are unreliable, and depend solely on the authenticity and veracity of the poster. I can't tell you how many times I've fragged a student for citing a wiki in a college-level paper.
Not that Woot art requires any kind of authenticity, but their Wiki might conflict with your Wiki. Just sayin'.

Totally with you on that, but the WootGods made mention of Wiki and therefore opened that door - it's probably too much to ask for a standard online reference of fairy tales?!

bluejester wrote:I was thinking that one of these days we're likely to see a No Tacos rule for the derby. It's likely going to read "Seriously guys, there are other foods out there."

BACON!!!!!

djtheatre wrote:I'm so glad I have a little bit of time to submit this week.

I was thinking of the Ugly Duckling with a twilight-zone twist, think beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Stimpy!!! I've missed you!!!!

Puss in box
Blue, brown... eyes closed or open?
Any other suggestions? At first I was going to do a more contemporary hat/headgear but then I was thinking it might lose the fairytale reference.
Thanks!

Wolf in sheep's clothing comes to mind, but that shirt essentially already existed as Imposter...

Here's my initial sketch. Forgive all the crap bg coloring from the scanner

If somebody does a really cool and subtle Big Bad Wolf/Doctor Who crossover I will love them forever. I've looked around and haven't found any that I really liked.

seedsofsedition wrote:So I'm mucking about and thought I'd share what I've got.
I have no idea what color shirt this will be on (I know I should have done that first), and am baffled by the challenge of turning it into only six colors and halftone but.... whatever.

It's the seven ravens
http://www.familymanagement.com/literacy/grimms/grimms19.html



any feedback is much appreciated

EDIT: also there will be clothes on that poor lady, promise

This is a fairy tale right? not a fable?

Don't know if anyone is interested in seeing but here is how my design is coming along.
I'd really love to hear what you guys think!

I'm new to this (this will be my fourth derby entry) so generally any advice will be welcome.



also, do her eyes look creepy? should I do them the way I had them before?

grahamcrackercoyote wrote:Totally with you on that, but the WootGods made mention of Wiki and therefore opened that door - it's probably too much to ask for a standard online reference of fairy tales?!

Is there a STANDARD Woot anything?

emeraldchickpea wrote:BACON!!!!!

>Urp!!!< Check a couple derbies back, or less. Gods, is my Prilosec working?

seedsofsedition wrote:Don't know if anyone is interested in seeing but here is how my design is coming along.
I'd really love to hear what you guys think!

I'm new to this (this will be my fourth derby entry) so generally any advice will be welcome.



also, do her eyes look creepy? should I do them the way I had them before?

I like the way you think. I could suggest a softening of the head shape, so her head isn't so square. And bring those glowy blue eyes back. I liked that so much more than the realistic eyes. Far more ethereal vibe.

kevlar51 wrote:
Here's my initial sketch. Forgive all the crap bg coloring from the scanner

I like!

zwartepaard wrote:Wolf in sheep's clothing comes to mind, but that shirt essentially already existed as Imposter...

Not done THAT way. It's been done, endlessly, but that wouldn't have been my first worry! If you got a concept, go. Some integral concepts work, as long as they're done well enough or quirky enough to capture the heart. Do NOT compare your work to any other artist. Fear is the mind killer.

Messing around with a Little Mermaid design.

Misskari wrote:
Messing around with a Little Mermaid design.

I'm loving this. the boat shape throws me off a bit though (not to be mean but it looks kinda like a toilet).
reminds me of Walter Anderson's art.

Misskari wrote:
Messing around with a Little Mermaid design.

Is it wrong of me to see a tasty fish sandwich?

paigeg wrote:I like the way you think. I could suggest a softening of the head shape, so her head isn't so square.

I agree with that. Also, I like the news eyes better myself, but it just depends on the feel you want. The old ones fit too.

Misskari wrote:
Messing around with a Little Mermaid design.

I think she looks pregnant.

I think this is the idea/sketch I'm going to go with. Little Red with a determined look in her eye as a creepy wolf shadow looms with a hungry grin. Thoughts?

purplstarz wrote:I think she looks pregnant.

I didn't see it before, but now that you say that, it's all I can see...