Let's be honest... for those of us who enter the derbies over at shirt.woot, there's a certain rush watching your entries get votes. All your entries. The fact that ten, twenty, forty people claim to want your design is not only flattering, it's inspiring in and of itself. I'm not much of an artist, but in my first derby, I was proud of how I did... both my entries were in the top half, and one was comfortably in the top 100 designs. It made me feel that my designs had a chance, and while my newer ideas this week are less well-received, I still wonder who out there is interested in my work. I know also, as a voter, there's a joy at seeing a shirt you can say "I'd buy this" to, and a pain in knowing you can't.
Therein lies the point of this blog... it's the idea that someone out there might actually have voted for a design of mine because they wanted to wear it. I'll be posting past designs, possibly reworkings, sometimes previously unseen work if I so desire. My hope is this: if you or someone you love wanted my work before, or stumble upon it now for the first time, please leave me a comment that you'd want to purchase it. If I seem to be getting demands for a shirt, I'll look into printing it. Simple as that... you show continued interest, I sell you a shirt.
Please note, however, that all images previously submitted for a woot contest WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR AT LEAST 60 DAYS AFTER POSTING. This blog is a showcase only, as per the woot terms and conditions. I encourage you to talk about the designs if you wish, but they simply won't be sold until I have the rights again, and I likely won't comment further once the design is posted. Ergo, it'd be great if you, if you're interested, either kept tabs on the site or left a way to be contacted if you want a design.
Frivolous? Sure, but that's why I want your feedback! I may never print a shirt, but I'd rather that then withhold something with a fanbase I wasn't aware of.
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So what are you going to do when you win a derby? Will we get to read about that here as well?
If you're following along, you will know here, though it looks like you're following along at woot anyway, so you'll know doubly.
There will be a big frivolous post riiiiight at the top of the page with links and the like if I get printed anywhere, whether through my own efforts or through winning a derby.
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