Derby #67 Cyberpub: I'm a fermata, hold me

superspryte · October 30, 2008, 11:54am

Say anything, right? Just be nice about it! As always, friendly derby discussion is welcome too.

Nice web, Mr. Crack Spider.
(WARNING: Use caution at work, some language towards the end.)

Josephus · October 30, 2008, 12:13pm

Derby 67: Video Games Through Art History

In our perusal of the world’s artistic wealth, we notice a distinct lack of a certain subject matter that interests us and our associates greatly: video games. Oh, sure, they “weren’t invented yet” or whatever, but aren’t artists supposed to be visionaries? So it’s up to you to correct their oversight by rendering video-game subject matter in the historical art style of your choosing. We’re not necessarily looking for parodies of specific works as much as entire schools. From Impressionism to Greek sculpture, from cave paintings to Futurism, from Pop Art to Baroque, show us a masterpiece from the video-game world.

Include the art style in your title. “(shirt title) in the style of Giacometti” or “(shirt title) in a Cubist style” are examples of what we mean.
Stay away from copyright infringement. This is tricky, but 1986: The Legend Was Born is a good example of how you can suggest specific video games without getting us sued. The key is, don’t just cut & paste - reinterpret.

Some text is allowed if it is essential to the style you’re parodying. For instance, if you’re doing a Dali melted-watch thing, or a Toulouse-Lautrec poster, or a medieval tapestry. But no slogan shirts, no speech bubbles (sorry, Pop Art fans), no captions, and no shirts where the main concept hinges on the text. Yes, this is subjective. We will be enforcing this one strictly. If you’re at all confused about this, just don’t use text.

SkekTek · October 30, 2008, 2:52pm

Crap. He beet me to it.

Beets… Battlestar galactica.

Making several designs this week-

Mondrian Tetris
Whistler’s mother playing Atari 2600.
If I have time, it would be great to do a Carmageddon II / Munch’s “The Scream”- a tricked out razor car about ready to hit the screaming dude…

SkekTek · October 30, 2008, 5:34pm

Wife gave me an idea of sheer genius. Dropping all other designs to realize it. Wish I had my tablet at home though. I should be able to post a crude work-up tonight to give people a peek.

eHalcyon · October 30, 2008, 6:03pm

I’m going to -try- something yet again, because I don’t want to do schoolwork today. I’m feeling burnt out. XP

SkekTek · October 30, 2008, 8:31pm

Here… this should help:

SkekTek · October 31, 2008, 12:41am

Here are my two designs for tomorrow. Comments?

Get Fit like a Wiigyptian

http://shirt.amakihi.org/wiigyptian_600.jpg

Mondrian Tetris Scala 2

http://shirt.amakihi.org/mondrian2_600.jpg

eHalcyon · October 31, 2008, 2:11am

Skek, make sure to include “in the style of…” in the titles.

superspryte · October 31, 2008, 3:03am

Hey I can get that stuff legally here! ^_~

SkekTek · October 31, 2008, 6:05am

Insert jealousy. I think they can sell an almost-absinthe here, but it costs $80/bottle.

superspryte · October 31, 2008, 7:48am

If it means anything to ya, I haven’t had any. Ever.

SkekTek · October 31, 2008, 8:03am

Neither have I…

SkekTek · October 31, 2008, 9:13am

Nevermind… I took a chill pill.

I feel better now.

kenney9226 · October 31, 2008, 12:06pm

http://s3.amazonaws.com/wootdesigncontestentries/kenney9226/Guitar_Hero_in_the_Minimalist_Pucker_Style!-otqlgu-s.jpg

Oh, I want this pucker to win this derby and get printed so bad it’s not even funny!

Please vote, even if you just sort of want one…

Josephus · October 31, 2008, 12:07pm

Oh, I want this gamer and that pucker to win this derby so bad I can taste it! Even if you don’t like them much, please vote for them so we can win!
http://s3.amazonaws.com/wootdesigncontestentries/Josephus/Game_Playa_in_the_style_of_da_Vinci-dzczbk-s.jpg

kenney9226 · October 31, 2008, 12:08pm

I see your gamer comes from the Mike Singletary school…

THe slacker has my vote. I like his haircut!

SkekTek · October 31, 2008, 12:19pm

While the second design is nice, please support ORIGINAL art and not merely repackaging of famous paintings. That means supporting kenney and josephus too!

WiiFit Like An Egyptian
http://s3.amazonaws.com/wootdesigncontestentries/MrAndMrsSkekTek/WiiFit_Like_An_Egyptian-oq4rty-s.jpg

Falling Tetris
http://s3.amazonaws.com/wootdesigncontestentries/SkekTek/(Yet_Another)_Falling_Tetris_Design-xyhfuv-s.jpg

Josephus · October 31, 2008, 6:31pm

Hey, Skek, you had less than 80 votes when I voted for your Tetris, seems like it took off after that! congrats on the fog!

eHalcyon · November 1, 2008, 1:59am

Congratulations to Skek on not only being FOGGED but also having a SECOND shirt just outside, in 5th place. Ridiculously awesome. I hope this is your week, sir Tek!
It’s time to write. e_e

superspryte · November 1, 2008, 5:42am

Come visit and we’ll try some. Although I might get some tomorrow just because.