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"This week we want to see your version of the classic fables of your youth."

I would think this line could be the clue that fables would be on topic.

Well, at least a good argument for why they should be.

edit: nevermind... this has been ruled on.

tgentry wrote:We'll do a fable derby some other time. I'm sure there's some blurring of the line where fables and fairy tales meet up. For instance, ugly duckling is actually a fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. Fairy tales generally have some kind of fantastic element to them while a fable might not. Tortoise and the Hare is right out. For god sakes no one do a rabbit racing a turtle shirt for a fairy tale derby.

So yeah, stay on the Fairy Tale side of things. If you think your idea might be a fable, ask around, do some research, post your defense along with the shirt. Still might get rejected 'cause we don't think it's a fairy tale, so be prepared for that too.

Interesting, I've always heard Ugly Duckling referred to as a fable by Mr. Anderson, however as this is a shirt site and not an English Major site, I'll leave that debate for another forum. (Not saying that I totally disagree with Ugly Duckling as a fairy tale, just I like an old school fairy tale and fable discussion.)

Thanks for the quick clarification, tg!

I have some ideas

Oh wow! SO many possibilities! I can't wait to see what people come up with!

walmazan wrote:I have some ideas

I really like the Big Bad Wolf intervention, I'm not a big fan of the tomato Red Riding Hood.

thanks so much cdrewlow !

and you think works without the text "intervention"?

cdrewlow wrote:I really like the Big Bad Wolf intervention, I'm not a big fan of the tomato Red Riding Hood.

I agree.

walmazan wrote:thanks so much cdrewlow !

and you think works without the text "intervention"?

Yes, it works without the text "Intervention." Pretty funny, too!
Maybe have Peter working the door with his musket?
BlindDog3D

So, is The Ugly Ducking considered a fable or fairytale?

walmazan wrote:I have some ideas

Love the top one. Maybe lose the text and try a Psi (uppercase Ψ)? Maybe the hint of a framed degree on the wall?

cdrewlow wrote:I really like the Big Bad Wolf intervention, I'm not a big fan of the tomato Red Riding Hood.

I'm going to say that I actually like the inclusion of the word "Intervention" in the Big Bad Wolf design, I think that on a quick glance some people won't get the gag without it. However, I know that it might be overkill for some.

Also, I like the idea of putting a degree on the wall like some one else mentioned.

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?

Wow, I was thinking, I'll do a big bad wolf/three pigs thing. That seems to be covered. I'll keep brainstorming.

bluejester wrote:I'm going to say that I actually like the inclusion of the word "Intervention" in the Big Bad Wolf design, I think that on a quick glance some people won't get the gag without it. However, I know that it might be overkill for some.

Also, I like the idea of putting a degree on the wall like some one else mentioned.

thanks paigeg and blujester!

Oh My Gourd....despite the high quality of the various big bad wolf designs, can we please not do any more Red Riding hoods for a while?
It seems played out by now.

tgentry wrote:Tortoise and the Hare is right out. For god sakes no one do a rabbit racing a turtle shirt for a fairy tale derby.

Ah, but how about a penguin DRESSED as a rabbit racing a turtle?

nblottie wrote:Wow, I was thinking, I'll do a big bad wolf/three pigs thing. That seems to be covered. I'll keep brainstorming.

I've seen your shirt designs and I've seen mine. I'm pretty sure you shouldn't consider me doing the pigs as being "covered." :D

I pull your designs up and look back and forth to try and figure out why mine don't quite pop. ;)

Ellyion.

profbrendan wrote:Ah, but how about a penguin DRESSED as a rabbit racing a turtle?

YES!!!

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?

that looks great! I think you can make any of the weapons work, but a hammer would be a good contrast to the other items. It is a good opportunity to add a lot of little details to the pigs that will give them individual character.

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've got an idea, but i do not know if i am able to finish it - no GIMP skills...

The Town Musicians of Bremen got a new job ;)

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What do you think?

Researching and sketching...Straightforward interpretation of "The Sick Lion"...

bluejester wrote:I'm going to say that I actually like the inclusion of the word "Intervention" in the Big Bad Wolf design, I think that on a quick glance some people won't get the gag without it. However, I know that it might be overkill for some.

Also, I like the idea of putting a degree on the wall like some one else mentioned.

You took the words out of my mouth.

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?

I have to say I'm loving all of the non-grimm fairy tales going on here! Keep 'em coming.

Can we do Shrek?

Middle-earth??

blinddog3d wrote:Can we do Shrek?

Shrek was kind of a medley of many preexisting fairy tales.

paigeg wrote:I've got a busy weekend coming up, but I'm hoping someone will do the Seven Swans (or eleven, in some versions). Always was enchanted by that one, especially after reading a novelized version.

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.

cdrewlow wrote:I really like the Big Bad Wolf intervention, I'm not a big fan of the tomato Red Riding Hood.

Love the Intervention!

before I get too far into designing, here's what I was thinking for my idea...sleeping beauty...any opinions (of the idea not the drawing itself, I'm working on that)

Spiritgreen wrote:Here's a rough idea. A vitruvian gingerbreadman.



He's twice as hard to catch. :^)

(the cracks in the gingerbread would suggest Da Vinci's anatomy lines, or at least some of them)

Art/science geekiness/fairy tale all wrapped into one tasty piece of WootFood - can' miss!

walmazan wrote:thanks so much cdrewlow !

and you think works without the text "intervention"?

Not totally sure it works without the text; it may not be clear. What if there was a more subtle way of saying it, like a pamphlet on the table that says, "Interventions for Wolves"? I think the idea is really clever.

ochopika wrote:Here is my "concept sketch". Its very rough, but this is the idea and general composition that I'm gonna try.



*that is if we can twist up the fairy tales a little

YYAAYYY DRAGONS!!! Especially dragons that are NOT about to be killed. Yes, please

walmazan wrote:thanks so much cdrewlow !

and you think works without the text "intervention"?

Not totally sure it works without the text; it may not be clear. What if there was a more subtle way of saying it, like a pamphlet on the table that says, "Interventions for Wolves"? I think the idea is really clever.

Spiritgreen wrote:Here's a rough idea. A vitruvian gingerbreadman.



He's twice as hard to catch. :^)

(the cracks in the gingerbread would suggest Da Vinci's anatomy lines, or at least some of them)

That is too funny!!!

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

ochopika wrote:Here is my "concept sketch". Its very rough, but this is the idea and general composition that I'm gonna try.



*that is if we can twist up the fairy tales a little

Love this!