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12-11-2009, 08:48 AM
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Registered User
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Location: North Kingstown, RI
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New Striper Artwork
I love working with talented artists.
Matt Dangler and I have been collaborating on the creation of artwork for the cover of my new DVD "Striper Islands". Over the last several weeks I've watched this incredible artist bring my concept to life.
Matt is considering offering this image as both high quality prints and t-shirts.
What do you think of the image?
Would you be interested in it as either a print or on the back of a quality shirt?
Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Mike
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12-11-2009, 08:57 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Nicely done, Mike... 
Brings to mind the classic cover art of Field and Stream |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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12-11-2009, 08:57 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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looks ok Mike but those lips stand out
add some glasses and it reminds me of Mr. Lippet 
I love the background |
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12-11-2009, 09:05 AM
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Location: North Kingstown, RI
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Slip,
The lips stand out because of the forced perspective and the fact that she wants to suck on your Pikie. Ohhhh, that doesn't sound good...but that's why she's cruising the surface.
The face was pretty much a true to life rendition from an actual photo of a striper up close and personal.
Mike
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12-11-2009, 09:07 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slipknot
looks ok Mike but those lips stand out...
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I dunno, Slip - her full lips....the bright eyes and ample proportions... 
Arghhhh...my pants are getting tight.... |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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12-11-2009, 09:11 AM
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Super Moderator
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Location: Middleboro MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish_Eye
Slip,
The lips stand out because of the forced perspective and the fact that she wants to suck on your Pikie. Ohhhh, that doesn't sound good...but that's why she's cruising the surface.
The face was pretty much a true to life rendition from an actual photo of a striper up close and personal.
Mike
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I figured it was based on one of your shots
can we mount a mini video camera on a pikie, and get some video of that? that would be cool.
that pick on a t-shirt would be nice |
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12-11-2009, 09:17 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Narragansett
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Angelic Jolie disguised as a striper - still looks good.
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12-11-2009, 09:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S. Jersey Shore
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Absolutely "BOOTIFULL", Go with it and yes I want a print ( artist's proof!!)
Wait, one change add a single surfcaster on the rocks in the distance!!
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 "The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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12-11-2009, 09:41 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Wow! Beautiful work! Only change I would make is put the Cuttyhunk Fishing Club in the background!  I do love the lighthouse though! Is that a real existing lighthouse Mike? |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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12-11-2009, 09:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
Is that a real existing lighthouse Mike?
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Your SB.com membership should be revoked!!!!!!!!!!! 
( http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...a%3DN%26um%3D1 )
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I think it looks pretty nice! |
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12-11-2009, 09:50 AM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
Is that a real existing lighthouse Mike?
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Let's start a thread to see how many guesses it will take Larry to name the lighthouse. If it takes more than 2, his membership to sb.com can then be revoked..... 
Ooooops, I see a hint was already posted. |
 Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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12-11-2009, 09:53 AM
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Registered User
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"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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12-11-2009, 10:06 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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I would guess Block but alas....I have not been......yet! |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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12-11-2009, 10:09 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Guess I can stay...just say Sandmans post. Hey how would I know if I have never been? Would you guys who have never been to Cutty know what Gosnold Tower looks like?
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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12-11-2009, 10:09 AM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PRBuzz
Let's start a thread to see how many guesses it will take Larry to name the lighthouse. If it takes more than 2, his membership to sb.com can then be revoked..... |
The punishment should not be to revoke membership but to suspend BigFish posting privileges for 10 days...anything longer might cause his lovely wife real pain!!!!!
Last edited by BasicPatrick; 12-11-2009 at 10:17 AM..
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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12-11-2009, 10:11 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
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Patrick would you know the Pyramids if you had never seen them??? Not everyone has been to Block Island kiddies! I love the artwork....its amazing!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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12-11-2009, 10:19 AM
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M.S.B.A.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
Patrick would you know the Pyramids if you had never seen them??? Not everyone has been to Block Island kiddies! I love the artwork....its amazing!
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Sounds Like a great reason for a Road Trip!!!!
Eveyone coming the Canal is going to Block next Summer!!!!!!!!! |
"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
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12-11-2009, 10:33 AM
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Location: Rhode Island
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Good magazine cover art also - SWS pays pretty well for a cover - I don't think they retain the rights
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12-11-2009, 11:19 AM
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Good magazine cover art also - SWS pays pretty well for a cover - I don't think they retain the rights
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Joe, I'm going to hate to muck up the image with the text overlay for the DVD cover but the picture layout goes beyond the rule of thirds to account for the space necessary for the title and limited description of the content; that's why your keen eye felt it would make a good mag cover.
Although "Striper Islands" is going to deal with Cutty, The Elizabeth chain, MV, Long Island and many tiny islands like Seal Rock, Gooseberry, Cormorant, Brenton Reef (a striper island at low tide), I originally wanted a generic island background, but the more I thought about it, the more I just knew it needed some sort of a 'grounding' landmark. We took a little artistic license and moved the lighthouse back to the edge of the cliff and presto you have a signpost for Block Island's SE corner.
For those that have fished under the shadow of the cliffs the lighthouse obviously pigeonholes the location, but for those that haven't, it serves the original purpose of appearing to be a generic lighthouse -- Is that Montauk Point? Gay Head? Beavertail? The DVD will answer those questions and many more...from an above and below water perspective...just as depicted by the cover artwork.
Check out Matt Dangler's artwork, he is one amazing artist and although he's a dedicated and obsessive surf fisherman his only marine art is this cover and an equally impressive roosterfish attacking a plug piece we also collaborated on. I'll post that as well. |
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12-11-2009, 01:32 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
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too skinny looks like a barracuda
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Domination takes full concentration..
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12-11-2009, 02:26 PM
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I like it for a t-shirt...I'd buy one
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12-11-2009, 02:34 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Libtardia
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technique- A plus..
Im with throwing timber though... only thing that strikes out at me is that the fish is a slender 'racer'.. Give that girl a gut!
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12-11-2009, 02:35 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
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Location: Hanover
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Focus on the beauty of the fish...not the size.
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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12-11-2009, 03:17 PM
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Retired Surfer
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The picture gets my vote................
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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12-11-2009, 03:20 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Mike asked for constructive criticism not accolades.
I am with Vic and Eben. I think artistically it is beautiful and would make a great T-shirt, mag cover, print, etc.
Perhaps that's what a Striper looks like swimming when you are in the water with her but I too would like to see her broader in the hips
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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12-11-2009, 03:38 PM
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It's very nice as is, probably not worth commenting on until I saw the complete layout with titles and text.
-spence
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12-11-2009, 04:24 PM
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Gone Dark
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Buzzards Bay
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nice work
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12-11-2009, 04:57 PM
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Location: North Kingstown, RI
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Perhaps I should have pointed out that she's a 21st Century striper, sure she's a thoroughbred that's lean and mean, but she's also 68" long  The next DVD will feature a big flat slob on the bottom with lobster claws hanging out of her mouth.
We really do appreciate the honest feedback and that's what we were looking for. I think once you see the finished work with text overlay you'll dig her dimensions more. |
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12-11-2009, 06:01 PM
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Too old to give a....
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I kind of like the octomom lips.  |
May fortune favor the foolish....
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12-11-2009, 06:39 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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He is definitely talented...
My critique? It does look like it's waiting for an overlay though, and that's why I wouldn't want it on a shirt. Too much empty space and straight lines, but hold your tongue Mike...I do understand why.
In my perfect world, I would like to see the water-top a bit more active, (a few white caps)...tough to make her shoulders any wider at that angle, and the girth can get lost in the color of the ocean bottom but I would extend it downward a wee bit, and yes....pull a little back on the lips, not the thickness, but the length...I'd also place a few large boulders back on shore...The coloring is pretty, and I LOVE the EYE!!
O.K....I'll shove my pencil back up my  now. |
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