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Robsoul
   Robsoul on May 31 '09
An update with human head and smoking pipe.



Adding the human head adds a whole new dimension to the idea, basically making it far more morbid, a dark comedy of sorts really. From "cute" to "wtf"



Which idea do you prefer?
IcyPanther
IcyPanther on May 31 '09
Aww, he's so cute and fluffy!



I personally prfer the version without the head because I'm not much for violence, even implied. But I think the head fits with the Threadless community better and it is rather funny.



I like the pencil look, it has a sort of charm and rustic look. I'd probably nix the pipe though; for me at least pipe smoking makes more sense when seated inside or on a porch, not tromping about the wild.

Robsoul
   Robsoul on May 31 '09
cool, thanks for the feedback.



will try the toothpick, but probably doesn't need that either.
mooseXing
mooseXing on May 31 '09
cute and slightly creepy, the combination of success! love the sketch and would love to see it in color!



please check out mine!

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Bio-bot 9000
Bio-bot 9000 on May 31 '09
wow, that's dark.



The cartoony bear and flowers plus the severed head makes for kind of an uneasiness in this scene. I don't know how popular that would be- certainly not a kids shirt. And since i don't see any pun or popular reference here, I wouldn't want to wear such a macabre scene.



and compositionally, I think the oversize print is too big. a smaller, more traditional chest placement would fit this design better, in my opinion.



Also, the bear seems too skinny and human-proportioned. i think his legs and arms should be thicker, and his legs shorter.
Bio-bot 9000
Bio-bot 9000 on May 31 '09
by flowers, I meant birds, of course.
Robsoul
   Robsoul on May 31 '09
checkout version 1, Bio-bot 9000, lemme know what you think of that version
greenttentacle
greenttentacle on Jun 01 '09
Disturbing... but funny. Will be good to see this with darker lines and colour. Are you still working the design, or do you have ideas for colours yet?



Could you critique mine too?:

*Origins of Imagination

*Psychedelic Soup



Thanks!
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Jun 02 '09
bump
pmolick
pmolick on Jun 02 '09
haha... dig this, I agree with everyone that the charm of the bear and the morbid idea work well together. Can't wait to see it illustrated.



What does "bump" mean? (I'm new... obviously)



Please give me some feedback on my Rhymenoceros WIP
Kasleberry
Kasleberry on Jun 02 '09
Yeah...no human head in this drawing please! haha!

I like the way the bear is proportioned, but maybe the legs could be a bit thicker. I like the pipe too.

I really like version 1.

Some color would be splendid!



Check out my Bird Hotel

quister
   quister on Jun 04 '09
Ha-ha! Smokey's Revenge. Definite yes to the head. I'd say no to the pipe. Maybe add some tree stumps on the mountains to support/convey man's wrong doing. A couple of happy squirrels, bunnies, critters might further the cute to wtf. This is going to be very cool. Cheers!
Resistance
   Resistance on Jun 04 '09
Dude, put a cigarette in his mouth (the guys head), only you can prevent forest fires, BY KILLING HUMANS
Resistance
   Resistance on Jun 04 '09
put smokey the bears mounty hat on him, OGM WHAT A GREAT SHIRT
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Jun 04 '09
hahhaaa
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Jun 04 '09
I like those ideas, quister, will do. not sure when I'll get to the next round, my workload just went up



may add a cig stuck to the guys lower lip or a pipe laying on the ground
Kaleidoscope_eyes_live
Kaleidoscope_eyes_live on Jun 04 '09
Great illo, but I think a smaller, more central placing would be more effective. I think if you keep the head you should definitely downplay it, so the bear is the main focus of the picture.



Check out my design?

A Mad Mess
snake1984
snake1984 on Jun 04 '09
hehehehe cool and brutal:]]]]

missing colors a bit but thats not a problem..looks good on green:]



check out mine phttp://www.threadless.com/critique/45301/halfly_mummified_birds

quister
   quister on Jun 04 '09
Yeah, cigarette stuck on his lip, the eco-enemy bastard!
Resistance
   Resistance on Jun 04 '09
im telling you, smokey the bear goes postal, its a golden idea, goes right along with the style idea of Beelzebub
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NOMNOM.
NOMNOM. on Jun 17 '09
dangg dude,

this is awesome





thanks again for saving my ass.

i swear i didnt know about it..



i've been making shirts with that guy for a while and he hasnt pulled anything like that before..

at least i dont think he has..?



well yeah,

thanks
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Jun 17 '09
Well, I would not work with him again if he's going to pull stuff like that. Although the internet is somewhat anonymous, blatant plagiarism usually catches up with you.



Don't worry, I've been accused of plagiarism with every single print I've had, one even included a print that someone ripped off of Threadless and printed it before they did. Their print was horrendous of course because the used a web file.



Hope to see some of your own work, even if it's stick figures, in the near future.
NOMNOM.
NOMNOM. on Jun 17 '09
yeah i dont think i will..

i dont even know why he did that..

i know him in person as well and have sat down with him and came up with ideas for shirts and he actually has the ability to draw stuff like that..

so i trusted that it was his,



yeahh you have some pretty amazing work

that one with the guy on the piano is awesomeee

if you get accused for that

just take it as a compliment cause they just cant believe how good it is!

lol



thanks for everything,

hope to see some stuff from you too!



-hoku



Woadism
Woadism on Jun 18 '09
Haha - defo. like the suggestion of the decapitated head having a cigarette + nixing the pipe - all kinds of subversive message in there...
Dobrichina
Dobrichina on Jun 18 '09
Brownnosers!
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Jun 18 '09
what the fuck are you talking about, Dobrichina?
tom griffin-sykes
tom griffin-sykes on Jun 18 '09
random brownosers comment.

i like the idea. but not sure about the view point, might look cool if ur lookin up at him and he is doin a sorta proud poze. thats obv. quite a change so i wouldnt be worried if u ignore it.





interested to kno wot u think
ilya yas
ilya yas on Jun 18 '09
is he holding stalin's head? heh
Dobrichina
Dobrichina on Jun 19 '09
No need to be impolite Robsol. Don't you see that people r sucking up to you? Because of your shield? Everybody is like: "chek out mine", on every f...ing critique page.
Dobrichina
Dobrichina on Jun 19 '09
Don't have anything against you.
Ike Lawliet
Ike Lawliet on Jun 19 '09
The addition of the head is great! What are you thinking of for the color scheme? I would go with low saturation hues of green and blue, like one of those old timey posters. If you could add the old timey effect to the inked version, that would be cool too!



If you don't mind, can you look at mine too?
Ike Lawliet
Ike Lawliet on Jun 19 '09
Just read some of the comments- keep the head! It's very funny! Also, please keep the pipe! I think that it adds humor when you consider Smokey the Bear.
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Jun 19 '09
you were the one being impolite, Dobrichina, the only thing is you got called out. No one gives a crap about the shield except for you, everyone just wants some basic feedback... there's nothing wrong with that. This is a community, try to be a part of it instead of saying something completely unnecessary in the future.
bennyd302
   bennyd302 on Jun 19 '09
awesome idea and sketch, looking forward to seeing it come to life.
Dobrichina
Dobrichina on Jun 19 '09
Yeah, right. I guess it's the same way you got the shield in the first place. BROWNNOSER!!!

I'm a pro. I do this for living. I even teach it. Your doodle isn't worth so many comments, you should know, Big man!

And YOU ARE RIGHT! This IS a community, anyone can say what they think, so YOU better get real! Sure, I got called out, BUY YOU!

And, you know what, I'm looking forward too see it come to life myself.



If you don't mind, can you look at mine too?

I could use some SUCKING UP!



HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Braniel
Braniel on Jun 19 '09
Nice start dude! I'll like to see how this turns out!:) nice add-ons to! and also my submission is up for scoring!
Dobrichina
Dobrichina on Jun 19 '09
Wait, I'm sorry, I... I got overwhelmed by your ART. I guess I was kinda jealous.

Can you ever forgive me?



BUHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Dobrichina
Dobrichina on Jun 19 '09
This felt REALLY god. Try it people!
Dobrichina
Dobrichina on Jun 19 '09
Thanks for the support.
ilya yas
ilya yas on Jun 19 '09
but the suck-ups are not cues of his shield..

its because ppl wanna get attention.. some of them (us)

are not quite good.. some are kids..

so u cant blame him for it.. or for the comments he gets..

even if it wasnt your intention at the start..
Resistance
   Resistance on Jun 19 '09
ya'll are frickin' clueless. it is called a WIP for a reason.... WORK IN PROGRESS. We see the potential for a great and hilarious shirt here. I'm a big fan of sketches that become stellar designs and that is why I commented.
Risdiansah
Risdiansah on Jun 19 '09
i'm liking this but i feel that the pant bellow area don't have as good sketch as the top part. But other than that it's great :)



A little help please with my designs :)



http://www.threadless.com/critique/45855/Ugly_Duckling#v6



http://www.threadless.com/critique/43381/Bully



Thx
a wild thing
   a wild thing on Jun 19 '09
love the look on that bears face....very nonchalant =)

cant wait to see the linework and color



please help with mine link text
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simcha123456
simcha123456 on Nov 18 '09
nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! chek mine out when you have time!!! thank you!!!!!!!!!! :)
scmonteagudo
scmonteagudo on Nov 18 '09
nice illustration and good concept



please critique mine also...



Heart of Gold
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Perfect Disguise
Perfect Disguise on Nov 21 '09
This is perfect! I know its not done but the concept is amazing and the illo is great!



Would you please critique my design? It's my first Threadless sub.

Coup d'Ear
Perfect Disguise
Perfect Disguise on Nov 21 '09
(if this is done, i think it should have at least some color)
mister hill
mister hill on Nov 22 '09
AWESOME! Would love to see it inked up with a bit of colour. Go with the Head version as it has a whole lot more impact!



If you can, could you please check mine out

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