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Published: 2012-04-20 19:25:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 18660; Favourites: 537; Downloads: 0
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Description Barnabas Collins in an art nouveau style, surrounded by elements from his character and the movie.

Took about 10 hours from start to finish, 100% Photoshop. I tried to use minimal colors, as I usually do t-shirt designs which requires that, so I only used 6 colors, the gradients can be half-toned. I'm pretty happy with the end results, what do you think? Please leave a comment/critique, thanks!
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Comments: 51

GrauePerle [2012-11-25 15:42:43 +0000 UTC]

Love all of it.

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FlyinEye [2012-08-29 05:27:03 +0000 UTC]

Very cool. I really like the art nouveau style. One of my 2 favorite entries.

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Sonicfanbybirth [2012-05-29 05:05:14 +0000 UTC]

it looks like a tarot card! i like it

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TheSmilingPsycho [2012-05-22 16:55:34 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome! Did you like the movie?

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LAvenus79 [2012-05-18 18:48:38 +0000 UTC]

congrats!!! this makes an excellent poster

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AnimeKoneko242 [2012-05-17 18:42:45 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on placing!

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KoontzPhotography [2012-05-14 02:49:54 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on third place. This is AMAZING! I love it

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RetardMessiah [2012-05-14 01:08:21 +0000 UTC]

really nice. i am not surprised that you are one of the winners in the contest.

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iantonia [2012-05-13 23:07:53 +0000 UTC]

Congrats!

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Cosmic--Chaos [2012-05-13 02:57:39 +0000 UTC]

While you won 3rd place in the contest, I like your entry the best.
It captures Johnny Depp's take on Barnabas \well. Not to mention the border and the background is really cool. I love Barnabas' expression, too

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twisted03 [2012-05-12 16:13:00 +0000 UTC]

Of the entries I like this one best. Great idea and lovely design.

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NeonDemise [2012-05-12 15:56:09 +0000 UTC]

congratulations! love this

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firemadge [2012-05-12 13:39:50 +0000 UTC]

No offense to the first and second place winners, they're awsome, but this should have totally ranked first!

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MariaMurphyArt [2012-05-12 00:47:39 +0000 UTC]

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL DONE!!
You must be so

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spacemonkeydr In reply to MariaMurphyArt [2012-05-12 00:52:31 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks, I am feeling just like that.

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MariaMurphyArt In reply to spacemonkeydr [2012-05-12 00:59:45 +0000 UTC]

You deserved it!

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TheRussianBurrito [2012-05-12 00:01:12 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations ^_^

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MultifacetedMage [2012-05-11 22:07:13 +0000 UTC]

enhancements would have made it look better.

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spacemonkeydr [2012-05-11 20:57:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I'm thrilled to have been picked as a winner! It was an awesome contest, and I had a ton of fun doing it, thanks everyone for the comments and support! And thank you Tim Burton, sweet!

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ShockWaveX2 [2012-05-11 20:36:49 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work!! Congrats on winning 2nd place!!!

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FluffyTigerBunny [2012-05-11 20:33:10 +0000 UTC]

Congrats!

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kozispoon [2012-05-11 19:20:46 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on the win! This definitely turned out great. I especially dig the seahorses

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artistjerrybennett [2012-05-11 18:46:41 +0000 UTC]

A hearty congratulations.

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caltsoudas [2012-05-11 17:34:37 +0000 UTC]

Congrats for being one of the winners!! Awesome.

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geekgirl8 [2012-05-06 21:56:28 +0000 UTC]

This is most definitely going to win.

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ChristineFrollophile [2012-05-06 17:34:48 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely amazing! Good luck!

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psychoticlucidity [2012-05-05 01:58:23 +0000 UTC]

Really love the art.

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madhappy77 [2012-05-03 03:38:55 +0000 UTC]

I WANT THIS AS A POSTER. SO BAD

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mytwocats [2012-05-01 20:11:32 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on making it to the semi-finals!

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JeronimusFoster [2012-05-01 15:57:45 +0000 UTC]

nice! this piece is evidence that either a.) someone woke Barnabas up somewhere between 1890-1910...or... b.) Mucha was a vampire himself...and created this somewhere earlier than the late 1700's and then went into hiding shortly there-after... but seriously....this piece is really well done...i would wear one as a tee...everyday

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Darketh90 [2012-04-30 21:34:06 +0000 UTC]

Very cool I like the idea behind this ^^

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AJBrownDesigns [2012-04-30 20:32:45 +0000 UTC]

My fav so far, it has the '70s feel to it, just like in the trailer!

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RolyatEEkrud [2012-04-29 19:06:14 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome! I knew you'd get noticed right when I saw this peice. I had a similar concept but this blows it out of the water! great job!

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chibi-cheeks [2012-04-28 22:52:15 +0000 UTC]

His expression is similar to that of Bella Lugosi.

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fairiepop [2012-04-28 19:30:45 +0000 UTC]

Congratz for being a semi finalist! I love this piece, it would indeed make an awesome tshirt Great job <3

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bilalm [2012-04-28 17:56:24 +0000 UTC]

Only 10 hours! wow. Congrats for the nomination and best of luck

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FrauleinVampyria [2012-04-28 16:21:22 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh I love it ! I appreciate Art Nouveau, so mixing it with Burton... this is pure awesomeness !

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sales7 [2012-04-28 11:00:39 +0000 UTC]

This should get way more favorites. I could totally see this on a T-shirt.

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FadlyRomdhani [2012-04-28 07:11:12 +0000 UTC]

well done!

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ShadeOPale [2012-04-28 04:29:56 +0000 UTC]

Ah, recalling Alphonse Mucha, here; love the intricate nameplate below the figure. This could easily fit upon a Parisian wall as an advert for the film. I love how you have incorporated symbols of the undead in the "halo" around Barnabas. Of course, Angelique must look down on all of this. The seahorses are a fine touch, as are the cobwebs. The color palette, while minimal, evokes mystery and suspense. Barnabas, himself, is rendered with a clarity of detail in the clothing, hands, and face. Well done, and good luck to you!

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Dajku [2012-04-28 00:21:45 +0000 UTC]

Ah,the classic 40's-50's movie design.
Love it. Congratulations~!

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YaYaOo [2012-04-27 23:17:34 +0000 UTC]

great piece! congratulation!

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YaYaOo [2012-04-27 23:17:29 +0000 UTC]

great piece! congratulation!

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euclase [2012-04-27 23:05:30 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations!

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spacemonkeydr [2012-04-27 22:53:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks everyone for the support, I'm glad to have even made it this far!

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Rock-A-Fire [2012-04-27 22:16:36 +0000 UTC]

Of all the finalist, I personally like this one the best

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WolflingShadow [2012-04-27 22:15:40 +0000 UTC]

Hey, congrats on being a finalist in the contest! I love all of your noveau designs. In fact, I wore my shirt with your Sarah (Labyrinth) design just yesterday. ^_^

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AnaxErik4ever [2012-04-27 21:32:29 +0000 UTC]

Art nouveau style, for the "nouveau" Barnabas. I love the little details in the windows around his head that symbolize his new life, and also Angelique above his head.

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acornoakphoto [2012-04-21 15:24:22 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! I love the style!

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SaintAlbans [2012-04-21 04:43:43 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work here! One of my faves! You really handles the Art Nouveau elements well! Impressive.

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