Ethereal Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 [ SOTW #7 Voting ]- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Theme : Graffiti - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Details : This is the voting thread for SOTW #7, Graffiti. Vote for your favorite signature and hope they'll win!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Welcome to the voting thread of the seventh SOTW of the year! When voting in the SOTW, we will be expecting you to fully understand the rules. Don't know the rules? Click Here. Rules that the voter must understand:Voters must have at least a post count of 10 in order to vote. Voters must give at least 2 or more valid sentences to vote. Contestants may not vote for themselves in any way, shape or form. A judge's vote will count as 1 point. 2 non-judges' votes for a specific entry will be considered 1 point. Votes will be counted at the end of Sunday. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Prizes1st Place: 100 Event Coupons2nd Place: 50 Event Coupons3rd Place: 25 Event Coupons- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Entries: [ 1 ] sEretLy cute In disguiZe IGN : Eliza Nee Chan, bLiz [ 2 ] BlackWolf IGN : SpiritWolf [ 3 ] no1i IGN : Ascendant [ 4 ] Tee-chan IGN : Reiyuu [ 5 ] Skyerine IGN : Skyerine [ 6 ] Emy IGN : ~Blackbird Good luck to everyone, and please vote fairly.
Adum* Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 Vote goes to no1i [3], since that IS basically what I would expect as a graffiti -kind of too dark though. Emy's entry is good also, but it's too fancy for me-sorry~ >.<. But yeah, my vote goes to Jay, simple and straight forward. ps. cant read the text though D: halp?
Exhibition Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 Vote goes to no1i [3], since that IS basically what I would expect as a graffiti -kind of too dark though. Emy's entry is good also, but it's too fancy for me-sorry~ >.<. But yeah, my vote goes to Jay, simple and straight forward. ps. cant read the text though D: halp? Okay, I'm sorry. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I myself haven't voted yet, but I don't think you should be criticizing someone else's work, especially when it's unreasonable. I do not think Emy's entry is too fancy. Real graffiti comes in many forms and is not just limited to the brick walls of some run-down neighborhood, it's an art form and I've seen grafitti portrayed in similar forms to what Emy did, including the art around the actual words. It reminded me of the art the cholos around my area like to paint on their low riders, and they really appreciate good grafitti. ps. Why would you even vote for it if you can't READ it? << Sorry... just saying, sorry for the rant.
kuoch Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 I vote for signature #3. Because I just love his work and his theme on what he think of what graffiti is. Great texture and brushes work. So I would love to give signature 3 my vote for this signature of the week.
Skyerine Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 i would like to vote for signature no.3 :) it has this really classic graffiti look,i love the background colours~ light to dark contrast well.
ramonjordan Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 I have to give it to Number 6 Emy did a great job not only is it well made it shows what i believe graffiti stands for. Its well made and looks nice this is what you expect to see when graffiti comes to mind.
Adum* Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) Okay, I'm sorry. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I myself haven't voted yet, but I don't think you should be criticizing someone else's work, especially when it's unreasonable. I do not think Emy's entry is too fancy. Real graffiti comes in many forms and is not just limited to the brick walls of some run-down neighborhood, it's an art form and I've seen grafitti portrayed in similar forms to what Emy did, including the art around the actual words. It reminded me of the art the cholos around my area like to paint on their low riders, and they really appreciate good grafitti. ps. Why would you even vote for it if you can't READ it? << Sorry... just saying, sorry for the rant. Don't be quick to judge if you don't know exactly how I look at stuff. Yes, I know everyone is entitled with their own opinion and what-not, but everyone should get respect at some point. ps. Can't a like something and not care about what it's really written in it? I'm sorry Exhi, but just cause she's your gf doesn't mean you have to bash on people who you think is bashing her. My apologies for going off-topic. Edited March 6, 2010 by Adum*
Tee-chan Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 My vote goes to no 5 Skyerine because I think it looks graffiti as in, more realistic (not really) but that's something you'd find on the street basically, and i like it. esp the Bunny with knife and the ants x3 good one~ <3. - fullstop- x3 Good Job everyone~
Terroryst Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 Okay, I'm sorry. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I myself haven't voted yet, but I don't think you should be criticizing someone else's work, especially when it's unreasonable. I do not think Emy's entry is too fancy. Real graffiti comes in many forms and is not just limited to the brick walls of some run-down neighborhood, it's an art form and I've seen grafitti portrayed in similar forms to what Emy did, including the art around the actual words. It reminded me of the art the cholos around my area like to paint on their low riders, and they really appreciate good grafitti. ps. Why would you even vote for it if you can't READ it? << Sorry... just saying, sorry for the rant. Why are you getting so worked up over one comment? I actually encourage criticizing in voting threads, because it would elaborate on why you chose the one you chose.
Emy Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 Well, let's be really straightforward. Most of the reasons given in SOTW voting are very lame and not well thought out. I would just like to see real criticism for once, instead of "I like or dislike it because it's my taste." A vote should be based on much more than that. The two sentence requirement being valid is so vague in my mind because to me half of them are not valid but what can I do... When someone votes for me and gives me a few decent sentences I feel it was well deserved. Three votes for the same person barely two hours after the voting thread opens makes me go hmm. And I don't want to accuse anyone, but it usually takes all day Saturday to get three votes, let alone for the same person. John's just frustrated, as am I. And as long as we're criticizing other's work because we don't "like it", I think it's only fair that one is allowed to criticize a vote if it's not to our taste.
rinrin Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) I don't know why people are getting so worked about the voting for sotw. The reason there's 3 votes for the same person over 2 hours might just be a coincidence that they logged on the forums to vote in a close time proximity. I would like to vote for Signature 3 for this SOTW. Although the other submissions are very well done especially 6, I feel that the 3rd entry has the most graffiti feel to it. The background helps make the graffiti feel stand out and it also has a grunge-ish look to it. Graffiti art usually has complicated strokes that make the words not easily distinguishable. The sig feels like something I can actually see in the walls of a street somewhere. I agree with Desi though the the paint dripping would have probably been better if it was black or red. Edited March 6, 2010 by rinrin
Terroryst Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 Alright enough getting butthurt, lets keep on topic.
supream Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 i vote for #2, one, because her graffiti has uses spray paint, which makes it look more realistic. second, because it represents what she likes the most, which gives me a feel of respect.
Requiem Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 I vote for entry 3. I like his use of the brick background, and the complicated text which is hard to read, but has an interesting message. The color scheme is very good, although the top right of the sig should be a bit lighter imo, since it makes the message hard to read. This entry is the only one out of all of them that I could imagine seeing out on the street. Another thing I don't like about the sig is that the color of the dripping paint is yellow, when there is no yellow elsewhere on the sig. I think it would look better dripping red. Overall it's a great sig. Signature #6 was a close runner up for me, but I feel it doesn't fit into the theme as well as entry 3. Also I don't like the wings on it, they do not fit into the theme of graffiti at all, they look like real wings. If the wings looked like they were graffiti as well, it would have been better imo. Also I don't like the black background, it looks too plain. I liked signature #5 as well, but it was too cutesy, and my personal image of graffiti is not cutesy. Also the image of the woman's face in the background doesn't match with the rest of the graffiti on the sig.
hatori Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 i vote for two cuz its handrawn and dont use pictures that are copied pasted or watermarked in any way clearly its tru graffiti.
nnnitsuj Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 I vote for entry 3. It pretty much portrays what graffiti is generalized as.
Ethereal Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Posted March 7, 2010 I vote for entry 3. It pretty much portrays what graffiti is generalized as. i vote for two cuz its handrawn and dont use pictures that are copied pasted or watermarked in any way clearly its tru graffiti. For both votes, please be more specific. The votes seem too broad and need to be more detailed.
Adum* Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 If you guys are getting frustrated with the way I voted, then let me dance with you. Reason why I pick entry 3 is that it -somewhat- tells a story. The way how the artist did the "lettering" shows a senses of being unique, though it resulted to him -the artist- being misunderstood. The red color along with the dripping shows struggle of the artist to be heard. The dark glow/background of the text tells me that he might just end up being lost for not getting any chance of being heard or speak up. While the bricks simply shows that it is done to walls where most people can see it -rather, the artist trying to catch people attention. Now, compare it to Emy's entry, why I called it fancy. Basically those kind of art/graffiti are seen on material stuff. Like Exhibition stated, "It reminded me of the art the cholos around my area like to paint on their low riders, and they really appreciate good grafitti." Such kind are also seen on bags, t-shirts and any other materials that people would buy off from stores. It just tells me or gives the idea that the artist does it for money more than just expressing themselves. Don't get me wrong it is still art, it's just that I don't see a deeper meaning from her entry. Don't think that I did the voting that quick without putting that much thought about it. I've been checking the previous thread when it was still up. If you guys aren't happy with that, I don't know what will. Thank you for the time and have a good night.
hatori Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 eh? bein specific is not my forte. ah well. ahem entry 2 is fully hand-drawn only. if u notice there is no water marks nor pictures that were pasted on it. graffiti is hand drawn art to express something am i right? hence y i said true graffiti for this competition.
Emy Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 You're kidding me right? His background is a stock image, he even linked to it in the main thread. The only 100% hand drawn entry is mine, and yes I'll be indulgent and arrogant if I want to *stomps foot* har.
Exhibition Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 If you guys are getting frustrated with the way I voted, then let me dance with you. Reason why I pick entry 3 is that it -somewhat- tells a story. The way how the artist did the "lettering" shows a senses of being unique, though it resulted to him -the artist- being misunderstood. The red color along with the dripping shows struggle of the artist to be heard. The dark glow/background of the text tells me that he might just end up being lost for not getting any chance of being heard or speak up. While the bricks simply shows that it is done to walls where most people can see it -rather, the artist trying to catch people attention. Now, compare it to Emy's entry, why I called it fancy. Basically those kind of art/graffiti are seen on material stuff. Like Exhibition stated, "It reminded me of the art the cholos around my area like to paint on their low riders, and they really appreciate good grafitti." Such kind are also seen on bags, t-shirts and any other materials that people would buy off from stores. It just tells me or gives the idea that the artist does it for money more than just expressing themselves. Don't get me wrong it is still art, it's just that I don't see a deeper meaning from her entry. Don't think that I did the voting that quick without putting that much thought about it. I've been checking the previous thread when it was still up. If you guys aren't happy with that, I don't know what will. Thank you for the time and have a good night. I had reserved myself from making more than a few mere comments, but if a comment like this that's completely unrelated to anything posted recently on this topic is acceptable, then my comment will be as well. I show no disrespect to entry # 3, I'm not criticizing it. I'm just bothered by some of the comments you made in your initial post, and this one is filled with even more 'misconceptions', especially when you want to compare something hand-drawn to something done digitally.... Grafitti, as an art form, has no defined method or technique. It's done by teenagers and older people alike, spreading their creative talent in the meager way that they can, and I can't sit here and watch you out right bash her signature by calling it something pertaining to commercialism. I know for a fact she poured a lot of time and effort and heart into this work, and it was her expressive talent coming out, not a desire for 'money'. If you don't like it, that's fine. If you want to criticize, that's fine too, I'm not impeding your free speech. It just bothers me that you try to talk about her and her artwork as if you actually really knew her and her intentions/motivations. Commercialism has nothing to do with it and it was a true expression of her artistic side, done with dedication and thought.
Guest Frost Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 (edited) Oh dear..Hmmm this is a hard one. I like number [4] for the fact it's a funny. I like how they took the theme and made it "graffiti" and also funny at the same time. Very creative and cute! I also like the little guard and the qoutes from both characters! x3! Buttttt, I also like number [3] because it reminds me of the graffiti I use to see in my childhood like walking to school or on the school walls. In it's own way it's beautiful. The beautiful thing about graffiti is that it has many different ways of expressing art. Even if it's just words on a brick wall it's beautiful to me. I wish I had some skills to write like that! So I want to vote for both! But it's not allowed u_u! So I chose [3] no1i ! Nice artwork! Wish I had me some of that skill! :] Edited March 7, 2010 by Frost
Specter Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 I'd like to vote for entry 6 [Emy] , since first of all... it's hand drawn , i think dedication and the fact of adding your own style to this "graffiti" or "piece of art" is essential. Also i think that the style is great, and is like a way of showing feelings, characteristics or even moods. For example , the wings and the halo on her name, (i think) they mean she's like as kind as an angel, and the pink colour adds her "female touch". Off topic Ok let's clear some things up. You are changing your mind all the time .. wtf, i hate getting into fights but this is annoying. Here are my examples. Okay, I'm sorry. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I myself haven't voted yet, but I don't think you should be criticizing someone else's work, especially when it's unreasonable. I do not think Emy's entry is too fancy. Real graffiti comes in many forms and is not just limited to the brick walls of some run-down neighborhood, it's an art form and I've seen grafitti portrayed in similar forms to what Emy did, including the art around the actual words. It reminded me of the art the cholos around my area like to paint on their low riders, and they really appreciate good grafitti. ps. Why would you even vote for it if you can't READ it? << Sorry... just saying, sorry for the rant. Ciclotimic much? I had reserved myself from making more than a few mere comments, but if a comment like this that's completely unrelated to anything posted recently on this topic is acceptable, then my comment will be as well. I show no disrespect to entry # 3, I'm not criticizing it. I'm just bothered by some of the comments you made in your initial post, and this one is filled with even more 'misconceptions', especially when you want to compare something hand-drawn to something done digitally.... Grafitti, as an art form, has no defined method or technique. It's done by teenagers and older people alike, spreading their creative talent in the meager way that they can, and I can't sit here and watch you out right bash her signature by calling it something pertaining to commercialism. I know for a fact she poured a lot of time and effort and heart into this work, and it was her expressive talent coming out, not a desire for 'money'. If you don't like it, that's fine. If you want to criticize, that's fine too, I'm not impeding your free speech. It just bothers me that you try to talk about her and her artwork as if you actually really knew her and her intentions/motivations. Commercialism has nothing to do with it and it was a true expression of her artistic side, done with dedication and thought. You should realize that it's your fault that this argue started... and it better ends now or it will get worse.
» Pat Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 Quit the bitchfight, ladies. My vote goes to Emy; participant #6. This signature just represents exactly what I expected when I thought of 'Graffiti'. A stylish font with some blingbling around it. It was well drawn and the colours fit nicely. Well done.
Ethereal Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Posted March 7, 2010 As stated above, stop this unnecessary arguments now. I find that there is no need to argue about how someone votes. Dear god people, this is a SOTW, if you don't like how someone's voting, please take it to PM's. People have their own taste and vote for their favourite, which may or may not include the amount of effort they put into the entry. People vote for what appeals to them. Not everyone should be voting for the same person because this specific person spent hours on it (I'm sorry, but that's the truth). Now everyone stop before I start handing out warns and post restrictions.
