Man, I can’t draw birds. ><
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/699/blackbirdsvp3.gif
I’ll improve upon and add some more shading and then try to draw the birds better. Bleh. 
[QUOTE=SkekTek, post:18, topic:165526]
I’m all for not allowing excessive text. But if I want to do a design with a compass on it, I am banned from using N, S, E and W. Sometimes a bit of text helps a design, that’s all.
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yeah, a character limit would be cool, like no more than 10 characters. or 5 even. 
it’s a tricky line though.
looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/6150/blackbirdsvy7.jpg
Dainty Dish Housing Complexes!
Rent is but a sixpence, plus
pocketful of rye.
We’ve room for four and twenty
blackbirds per pie.
(removed for modesty)
[QUOTE=eHalcyon, post:23, topic:165526]
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/6150/blackbirdsvy7.jpg
Dainty Dish Housing Complexes!
Rent is but a sixpence, plus
pocketful of rye.
We’ve room for four and twenty
blackbirds per pie.
Wear this shirt: if you are an ornithologist, if you are a mathematician, or if you have a really, really big family.
Don’t wear this shirt: if you are a baker… unless you are baking for the king.
This shirt tells the world: I believe in rent control!
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Nice! Only thing I’d maybe tweak (and this is a big optional), would be to use some of the light colored yellow to accent the crust edges… Putting little crescents on the top curves, for instance… Overall, real nice blackbirds! Edit: and maybe use the orange color inside the vent holes in the top of the pie.
Oh, I thought of an idea that seems original to me but can’t figure out how to puckerize it. Any objections to entering “normal” and “traditional” versions?
[QUOTE=kenney9226, post:25, topic:165526]
Oh, I thought of an idea that seems original to me but can’t figure out how to puckerize it. Any objections to entering “normal” and “traditional” versions?
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You’ve done it before. I say do it. Unless you wanna PM a comp and have me take a non-judgemental peek to see how a pucker can be added, but it’s up to you. You could make it very subtle, like a vaguely puckerish splatter on a very light color (close to the shirt color) behind it all…
[QUOTE=SkekTek, post:26, topic:165526]
You’ve done it before. I say do it. Unless you wanna PM a comp and have me take a non-judgemental peek to see how a pucker can be added, but it’s up to you. You could make it very subtle, like a vaguely puckerish splatter on a very light color (close to the shirt color) behind it all…
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done and done.
[QUOTE=eHalcyon, post:23, topic:165526]
Dainty Dish Housing Complexes!
Rent is but a sixpence, plus
pocketful of rye.
We’ve room for four and twenty
blackbirds per pie.
Wear this shirt: if you are an ornithologist, if you are a mathematician, or if you have a really, really big family.
Don’t wear this shirt: if you are a baker… unless you are baking for the king.
This shirt tells the world: I believe in rent control!
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your drawing skills have really improved. It’s always nice to see another orange shirt, too - mine is orange this week.
I’d suggest not including the text you have here - it can come across as hubris and cocky.
[QUOTE=kenney9226, post:27, topic:165526]
done and done.
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I’m gonna trash my current concept. It’s just not pulling together…
Comments given…
[QUOTE=SkekTek, post:29, topic:165526]
I’m gonna trash my current concept. It’s just not pulling together…
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http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/yigzat/Woot/ShirtWoot/allroads600.jpg[/IMG]
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I think it would work better with the house bigger, and the roads a bit smaller.
Also, because I’ve got issues, I’d want either 6 or 8 roads, not 7. the road between the bridge at the upper left and the mountain seems superflous, maybe move the mountain road over? the 2 in the middle look a bit crowded too, so it’ll have more space if you remove one road.
overall it’s a cool idea! 
[QUOTE=mia3mom, post:30, topic:165526]
I think it would work better with the house bigger, and the roads a bit smaller.
Also, because I’ve got issues, I’d want either 6 or 8 roads, not 7. the road between the bridge at the upper left and the mountain seems superflous, maybe move the mountain road over? the 2 in the middle look a bit crowded too, so it’ll have more space if you remove one road.
overall it’s a cool idea!
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I didn’t exactly finish it… I was going to add more road hazards like construction, potholes, etc. If people think it’s a cool idea, I’ll take suggestions on road hazards… Right now though, I look at this, and look at eHalcyon’s, and I know that even if I really work hard on this concept, it’ll stagnate at around 20-30 votes. I need something with more POP…
Thanks for the suggestions!
Sometimes I think I should be on benzos.
[QUOTE=SkekTek, post:31, topic:165526]
I didn’t exactly finish it… I was going to add more road hazards like construction, potholes, etc. If people think it’s a cool idea, I’ll take suggestions on road hazards… Right now though, I look at this, and look at eHalcyon’s, and I know that even if I really work hard on this concept, it’ll stagnate at around 20-30 votes. I need something with more POP…
Thanks for the suggestions!
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I like it - all roads lead to home.
[QUOTE=SkekTek, post:31, topic:165526]
I didn’t exactly finish it… I was going to add more road hazards like construction, potholes, etc. If people think it’s a cool idea, I’ll take suggestions on road hazards… Right now though, I look at this, and look at eHalcyon’s, and I know that even if I really work hard on this concept, it’ll stagnate at around 20-30 votes. I need something with more POP…
Thanks for the suggestions!
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I like it personally, it’s fun, and i’d love to see the road hazards if you have time. Hope the suggestions were taken in the vein given, no offense. I think yours and eHalcyon’s would appeal to different audiences, but hey, the designs I love rarely win.
I’ve got an orange entry, so i want a few posts between mine and eHalcyon’s.
here’s my first entry, Stealing Home:
http://ourgaggleofgirls.com/img/catdoghomecomp.jpg
The cat is awfully comfy in the doghouse.
I’m really proud of the dog, and the rest is OK.
[QUOTE=mia3mom, post:35, topic:165526]
here’s my first entry, Stealing Home:
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http://ourgaggleofgirls.com/img/catdoghomecomp.jpg[/img]
The cat is awfully comfy in the doghouse.
I’m really proud of the dog, and the rest is OK.
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Will you be mad at me if I say at first glance I thought the cat was a ferret or otter?
I have a friend who’s considering entering the derby for the first time. This is what she has so far:
He’s Happy He’s Home
What do you guys think?
[QUOTE=SailorButterfly, post:37, topic:165526]
I have a friend who’s considering entering the derby for the first time. This is what she has so far:
He’s Happy He’s Home
What do you guys think?
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that’s a happy poil, I bet the lovely Mrs. 9226 would really want one. And maybe even the little 9226es, too, but they can’t vote.
[QUOTE=SailorButterfly, post:37, topic:165526]
I have a friend who’s considering entering the derby for the first time. This is what she has so far:
He’s Happy He’s Home
What do you guys think?
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It’s really adorable.
I foresee a LOT of clam innuendo. Happy clam innuendo.
[QUOTE=PemberDucky, post:39, topic:165526]
It’s really adorable.
I foresee a LOT of clam innuendo. Happy clam innuendo.
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Yeah, everyone has their mind in the gutter. l o l
We’ll quickly point out, though, that pearls come from oysters, not clams. 