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So you think you can Design

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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

Well prove it.
Lets try and do a little round of helping our skills be the best they can be [if you have time].
Here's the deal, all of you download download this picture or whatever you want dealing with the sermon title and make a sermon series artwork for it.

The title for this series is: Courage [verse based off of, 1 Chronicles 28]

The one with the most votes wins the glory and honor of not sucking and all of us looking up to you like SeanP looks up to Spandau Ballet :)

Deadline: May 2nd, 2008

Rules:
1. This picture has to be in the comp somewhere.
2. Fonts you can use are as follows, ""Helvetica, Myriad, Arial, Trebuchet MS, Pointy, or Montreal. All other submissions with a different font will be eliminated.
3. No bashing others stuff unless in jest.
4. Give healthy critiques of why you chose to use the elements you did, that way it just isn't a picture with no explanation.
5. Pay homage to courtenay and she will give you grammar help. :)
6. Minimum Size 1024x768

Anyone want to be the judge?

Now, shall we rock it like Olsteen rocks big teeth?

Quick stipulation, thanks to themishmash- This work that you are doing is not for me or anyone I know. I am not that lazy as to post this thingy just so I can rip the idea cause I am stuck. ;)

*******UPDATE***************
For all of you on the fence, I have just up'd the anty by giving the winner of this comp a $50.00 gift cert to threadless.com.
Hopefully that'll help you get movin. ;) (sidenote, this is out of my own pocket so don't expect this when and if cfcc starts doing their own contests)



Also here is the figure with a clipping mask to save you guys time.

Download the psd
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@chadmaag is a group moderator @chadmaag says:

What's the deadline?

Can we use Helvetica Neue, or does it have to be vanilla Helvetica?

We _have_ to use the Spandau Ballet pic, or was that an accident?
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@professr  Pro User  says:

i'm your huckleberry.
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chris.baker311 says:

What's size? Anything goes?
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

size requirements answered-Helvetica Neue should be fine-and if the Spanau Ballet pic says "Courage" to you then by all means use it. :)
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chris.baker311 says:

www.spandauballet.com/spandauballet/fixedAssets/skyShot.jpg - direct link to image if anyone wants it :)
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@chadmaag is a group moderator @chadmaag says:

Still not totally clear, because in the description you say an image has to be used in the comp, and it's the link to the spanau website, did you mean to put the link to the stark image instead?
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

whoops, yes I did mean to do that. Sorry. I fixed it.
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Beth Bei says:

what's the deadline?
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Sweetsop  Pro User  says:

deadline?
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* cameron * is a group moderator * cameron *  Pro User  says:

I wish I had the free time to do this, great exercise... I'm not sure if I will or not. We'll see...
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

deadline added
it's may 2, 2008
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The P is UNLEASHED  Pro User  says:

Roxy Music>Spandau Ballet
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carrie_sch says:

@paulcarlson nice tombstone reference... I will pretend that's Val Kilmer in the robot suit.
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themishmash  Pro User  says:

i accept the challenge... and after i win, i expect many props and beers.

prepare to die, everyone.

o hai! I can has winz?

ceiling kitty is on mai side n he wachez you sukz all teh timez!






(all kidding aside, good challenge... it feels so worth1000.com)
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The P is UNLEASHED  Pro User  says:

man dood I work in ministry, don't you know what that means. well let me tell you.

no fun
no time
no creativity
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7ulio.com says:

Wait a minute...

Hso... is this a project that you don't feel like doing... so you're pawning it off on us with the guise of it being some sort of contest?

Shneaky buggar.
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holycowcreative is a group administrator holycowcreative  Pro User  says:

Fun idea HSO...looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.

Please post your images within this thread, not the pool. Thanks!
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

No no, I edited the post to include a minor stipulation that I, nor anyone else is doing this out of laziness. :)

The real reason is because I want to show up themishmash and let him know that if he and I were a fraction, I would be the highest common denominator. Whereas he would be the lowest.


Game on.
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

Also, everyone, remember that the goal is to be inspired and get better, so if you want to post rough drafts or whatever, do it. Don't be afraid, just freaking do it. Learn for everyone on here, cause dang it just because we live in a van down by the river, doesn't mean we caint lurne.
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@professr  Pro User  says:

i'm keeping my entry top secret. I've already got the vision in my mind. you will all lose.
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

added masked comp.

Does anyone want to be the judges?
We should have three, so the first 3 that reply that are not participating can be judges.
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themishmash  Pro User  says:

pablo... you got the cuban half for your benefit, but you're lacking Korean. due to that, you fail.

remember, you're only half as good as me. ;)

as for mr.eel... wouldn't the lowest common denominator of any number be 1... making me number 1.

mish = 1
hsoj = 0


i can't wait to see everyone's stuff. game on!!!
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holycowcreative is a group administrator holycowcreative  Pro User  says:

I don't have time to put together a design...so I can judge.
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themishmash  Pro User  says:

awww... why you gotta go and mask it for everyone? :(
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

@themishmash your kung fu is strong, but your tongue runs away with itself.

Also, I want as many people to participate as possible and thought if I masked it that might help. I know everyone should roll their own and smoke it but I was feeling benevolent.
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themishmash  Pro User  says:



i didn't bother using those whack fonts you suggested... these are MUCH better!

everyone bow down to my crazy dzign awesomeness!

i win!
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7ulio.com says:

I want to judge! I don't have time to design for it.

@Mish - u r uber leet.
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

thanks noolie and HCC, need another judge.
themish- freaking sweet. Love your use of crap, it is very symmetrical. ;)
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courtenay {Feet Lady} is a group moderator courtenay {Feet Lady}  Pro User  says:

ooh me me me!! i judge on style and grammatical content.
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

Ok judges are now closed.
HCC
Noolie4462
Courtenay
Are the judges.
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@professr  Pro User  says:

*cracking every bone in my body... Bruce Lee style*

@themishmash... my swedish half will raid and pillage your korean half. then, if I allow it, you shall dance in the halls of Valhalla.
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@chadmaag is a group moderator @chadmaag says:

@mish - bleeding cowboy ftw!!
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courtenay {Feet Lady} is a group moderator courtenay {Feet Lady}  Pro User  says:

@themishmash :: Your work is clearly a SeanP ripoff, so we may have to disqualify you. ;-)
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holycowcreative is a group administrator holycowcreative  Pro User  says:

You may all now begin to send me gifts and bribes.
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themishmash  Pro User  says:

@courtenay

holy crap! thats awesome! he is 1337!
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bicyclenutdave says:

hmmmm maybe?
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paul_snyder says:

okay, i'm in. i just hope i don't prove to be the william hung of designing.
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samjessup says:

I'm in too.
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GreenEyed_Monster says:

heeheeheee...this sounds like fun (insert girlish-like squeel here) I'm so in.
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

Ok, I have just been informed that I cannot participate in this round because I was the one who brought it up.
Since Honor and Glory shall be bestowed upon the winner, it would smell of treachery if I won (which I would have), so I digress and will be a c+c'r but not a participator.
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@professr  Pro User  says:

@hsojeel... dude, it's ok if you're scared. you don't need to make it sound like you _had_ to bow out. It appears that you're not ready to design a graphic about courage anyway, so no big deal.

:P
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

@paulcarlson- yours is a head that shall be quickly cleaved whence we are in battle.
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themishmash  Pro User  says:

@hsojeel- you should here the things Paul is calling you in direct tweets. ouch. i thought you guys were compadres.
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

@themishmash- i am in the knowing of paulcarlson's indiscretions with his lips. He has been examined and been found wanting, I do not fear him.
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themishmash  Pro User  says:

@hsojeel- that's not what he's saying. He told "someone" that you're scared to even look at him sometimes because his skills are far superior to yours. I think he even went as far to say you're a "tut copying bonehead."

With all the swedish jibber jabber he was tossing my way, you can be sure I have your back if any situation needs rectification... and by rectification, I meant kicking his spleen and facebone.

;P
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

@themishmash- your are a true friend.
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@professr  Pro User  says:

@hsojeel... no need to be so aggressive.... i'm hearing lots of negative energy from you. it's positively clear to me that your fears are blinding your eyes, and seriously clouding your already foggy judgement. Speaking of judges... I think they like me more. I haz betur grammr and am lots and mores nicr.
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courtenay {Feet Lady} is a group moderator courtenay {Feet Lady}  Pro User  says:

A few months ago, I made someone cry with my heartless critique of her grammar. This morning..... that person sent me flowers to thank me for all of my help.

I'm just saying.... fmail me for my address and favorite colors. :-)
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@professr  Pro User  says:

@themishmash - et tu, mishmashe? you are a liar and/or a mindreader, because though I never said such things, I definitely thought them.

;)
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7ulio.com says:

So what will being a judge entail?
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

ha, everyone is gonna think we are gunning for each other. @everyone, paul and i are brothers so it is ok that i beast him with insults, and vice a versa.

Don't worry, what happens on cfcc stays on cfcc, we wont be doing that to you, even though I would if we had an "insult-off" contest.

Submit, submit, submit......
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

@noolie- you 3 will pick the best one. That's about it.
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holycowcreative is a group administrator holycowcreative  Pro User  says:

What? I thought being a judge meant we would be bribed and just generally sucked up to.

Crap.

PS. I prefer oatmeal cookies...with raisins, no nuts.
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

@HCC- you can be bribed, there are no rules against that.
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The P is UNLEASHED  Pro User  says:

you all need to get back to work. Slackers.
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themishmash  Pro User  says:

hey sean... the water in nice a warm in here. you should jump in for a bit. it doesn't matter if you didn't bring trunks... everyone knows a pantless party is teh bestest!
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7ulio.com says:

Wait.... how did we go from a design contest to pantsless parties?

Is pantsless a word?

I like how SeanP wags his finger at us for being slackers while he sits on the forums hitting F5. =P
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The P is UNLEASHED  Pro User  says:

Design contests are a waste of my time...

However....












Pantsless party??? Now thats QUALITY time spent!
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ImoginNation [Christina Bruns] says:

It's nice to see that you all have fun on this board - and now i need to go back to work too :)
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David Choate is a group moderator David Choate  Pro User  says:



I'm not sure about this one yet...
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gregofalltrades says:

It's the lighting. Turn Ironman into a silhouette and you're there.

We'll two silhouettes might be a little silly.
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

My first idea.


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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

My Second idea.


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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

David, your's looks real cool man. Good job.
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paul_snyder says:

Consider the bar set very low ladies and gentlemen!

Mock contest
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Hardly Normal  Pro User  says:

This may be a good way to test who has done a little experimenting with mind-altering drugs!

Or are frustrated and pent-up working in a conservative environment needing a much overdue release of creative freedom.

Which then narcotics, sedatives or psychotropics may be useful!
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The P is UNLEASHED  Pro User  says:

You don't need a contest to see that I have experimented with mind altering narcotics.
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Hardly Normal  Pro User  says:

Sean, someday we’ll hook up at Jerry’s Deli and I’ll tell you about the very first time I walked past Church On The Way

it is a very interesting yet funny and sad story all rolled into one.

I believe you are or were connected with them and I think of it when I see you post. It is one of those moments where I wonder if I had missed out on a life changing opportunity.
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jon-allen says:

Not as sweet as Mash's, but a fun little project for an evening.



Edit: Should be fixed now- haha, I always get down on designers when they have typos and such. Can't say anything now ha ha!
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Beth Bei says:

You referenced 1. Corinthians... its 1 Chronicles 28

Thats my type of move, only no one would catch until 5000 were printed.
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chris.baker311 says:

My first idea. Not sure I will get another one out before the deadline. But this is what I got so far. 8x10 - created in PS.


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themishmash  Pro User  says:

whats with all the early entries?
we gots lots-o-time, peeps!

:O

@willdesign- i likes!

@hso - i like where #2 is going. the pattern brush in #1 looks oddly familiar. ;)
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Brendyn. [deleted] says:

So, I guess the minimum size isn't 1024 x 768 anymore?
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

mash- what pattern brush?
The ones I submtted are just to get you thinking. They are official entries cause I am out this round :)

This is getting good guys, can't wait for you to see paul idea. Also themishmash is right, take your time we have lots of it.
And 1024x768 is the minimum if you want to be included in the judging.
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@professr  Pro User  says:

Not to brag or anything, but my entry is coming along nicely.. I spent an hour on it last night and after a few more finishing touches, it'll be finished.


After that, I'll unveil the sweetness and allow you all to bask in my glow.


;P
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themishmash  Pro User  says:

@paul- you may want to wait till the final day to show your stuff... 'cause i dont want to hear any whining on the day i'm crowned the victor about me waiting to see everyone's stuff etc...

:P
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@chadmaag is a group moderator @chadmaag says:

I too will be holding off my entry till the final day, that way I can rip off/tweak/make better all of the other ideas posted in the contest, and make them my own.






















j/k
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samjessup says:

I'm done too but I ain't springing it until next week.
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The P is UNLEASHED  Pro User  says:

the edges are no longer parallel.
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@professr  Pro User  says:

@seanp - does that mean you're playing too? if so, sweet! if not, get back to work. :P
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bicyclenutdave says:

OK , so......I just saw Paulcarlson's art and,.............we should all just give up. I mean, I had the same idea (jk) but theres no point anymore. Paul, you win the big cookie!!
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

ah yeah. Its getting good now ya'll
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One Blank Canvas says:

I'm in too... I'll be adding mine at the deadline too... Just saw this and looking forward to seeing more.

BTW... We should do a monthly challenge!
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David Choate is a group moderator David Choate  Pro User  says:

I'm addicted to problem solving. With all the other stuff going on in my life right now for some reason I cant stop thinking about how to make a good courage/iron man design.

This is round two...


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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

dude, that's awesome. w2g.
i love the melding of the letters together, you have no inspired me to hang my head in shame ;)
Are those letters textured at all? They look like they have a grain to them.
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David Choate is a group moderator David Choate  Pro User  says:

Yeah there's a bit of texture to the letters.

And for those who don't know I am a towering 5'6" so I have a particular fondness toward the tagline.
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new.perspectives is a group moderator new.perspectives says:

Don't you guys have work to do?

JK... I'm at work. I was here yesterday too. I want to go home. I'm jealous!
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e.siceloff says:

like the look dc777, nice approach to use of the red, drawing the eyes in.
what are you guys doing work, ON SUNDAY!!. day of rest peeps

E
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pastrg  Pro User  says:

I am crammed up busy and I would humbly bow to the consesus greatness in this group anyway. Just hanging out with greatness makes you... nothing really but its fun hehe.

Some nice designs already but plenty of hot air in the room. I guess we will see who can back their play.

@chris.baker - nice direction there I like much of it.

@davidchoate - like the texture in the letters very nice touch. The whole concept is pretty cool and one I may actually use on something else. TY
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

May 2nd is around the corner, best kick the tires and light the fires if'n you wants to beat the big boys.
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chris.baker311 says:

@pastrg Thanks.
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PatrickForeDesign  Pro User  says:

you know I haven't seen anything that I love so far. I think we need to step it up people.

where is mine you ask?

oh it's comin'

it's comin' and it's goin' to be HUGE!
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PatrickForeDesign  Pro User  says:

I take that back, Chris Bakers is gud. But he's a rockstar.
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chris.baker311 says:

@patrickian.... awww shucks... I really don't like it the more and more I see it, actually.
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David Choate is a group moderator David Choate  Pro User  says:

@patrickian are you gunna bark little doggy or are you gunna bite.
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everyonesAwriter says:

@david yeah, still a fan of your first one. I keep coming back to it whenever I need a laugh in my crazy day.
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Graphics4Worship says:

Is it to late to submit an image to this contest? by the way hello all, I am new to this flicker so bare with me as I learn all of your ways and work my way into the design pecking order LOL.
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@professr  Pro User  says:

OK. it is finished.

I want to do more, and wanted to hold out to post, but the next few days are going to be super-busy.... here goes:



Link to this image in my photostream.
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HSOJEEL  Pro User  says:

Welcome @Graphics4Worship, glad to see you.
Not to late, the deadline for submission is May 2nd and as you can see there is already a healthy smack talk going on so feel free to sound off.

Also as a side note, please ask @patrickian to take his sissy talk back to his mama and prove his quality.
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@professr  Pro User  says:

@graphics4worship... welcome to the Lab! not sure if I'll "bare" with you... after all, we just met, and I don't like rushing into things.... :P

anyways, welcome to our crazy world.
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