More Minnesota Wallpaper
So I usually do not post a wallpaper until the end of the week. I try to get the time to work on it after the work that feeds the family is done. Last week I had a few people state that they really wish I had the wallpaper done at the beginning of the week so it could be enjoyed leading up to the game.
Blue Indy quickly agreed to get his work out a little quicker and was bumped in points so he could create content. Just check a couple diaries (here) below this and you can see his work for this week, and the past weeks. He has done some great work for all of the non-rivalry games.
I felt a little pressure to produce something and after taking in the Cowboys/Redskins game (my first ever NFL game) I was struggling to get some sleep. I thought it was a great opportunity to be productive and get something done.
My original idea was to take a good looking gopher and give it a Michigan branding. I was struggling to get a truly good "burn" look into the fur without it just being poorly done. The more I thought about it I figured Michigan does not really need to brand Minnesota and then there came a better idea. It's Minnesota and really deep down in their hearts they want to be a Michigan. I think every Golden Gopher fan, when no one is looking, really shows their secretive desire to be a wolverine... so much that they have the tattoo to prove it.
The picture is far from perfect but at least it is done earlier in the week.
September 27th, 2011 at 3:12 AM ^
we're 4-0, not 3-0. Other than that I dig it.
September 27th, 2011 at 4:13 AM ^
Sorry - it's late and I'm tired. My bad.
September 27th, 2011 at 5:07 AM ^
I can't tell whether I like yours or IndyBlue's better
September 27th, 2011 at 5:54 AM ^
September 27th, 2011 at 8:58 AM ^
Both are great. Nice work!
September 27th, 2011 at 9:20 AM ^
until I read your description I was trying to figure it out. I was thinking it was a hide that was tanning and not his "coat". Maybe it is the redneck in me.
I would suggest maybe a coatrack or a hanger instead of an outdoor string.
Good work though.
September 27th, 2011 at 9:31 AM ^
September 27th, 2011 at 1:50 PM ^
This is great! I love the creative talent being displayed here! Much better than my previous MS Paint wallpapers ;)
EDIT: Just set this as my wallpaper and it looks like the left edge of the M is lacking a blue border. Minor quibble, but wanted to point it out, nonetheless.
EDIT 2: The more I look at this wallpaper, the more I like it. It has a very whimsical quality to it. It's actually reminiscent (to me, anyway) of those mouse dioramas made by Steve Carrell's character in Dinner for Schmucks.
September 27th, 2011 at 2:46 PM ^
Glad you like it. I'm not extremely creative but like to use the wallpapers as a way to wind down after a long day/week. I have looked at the block M and have a blue edge all around. I'll see if I can give it some more depth without going overboard and re-upload. Thanks for pointing it out.
Oh, I made this in MS Paint so what are you talking about?
September 27th, 2011 at 7:47 PM ^
I am making this a weekly ritual.
September 30th, 2011 at 6:00 PM ^
...they're great. Fundamentally don't know how you come up with these concepts, being an analytic myself. However, they look fantastic and I look forward to them each week.
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