Buckyball (A science fiction story)

March 5, 2024

Which is worse, the template or the artwork?

art for a refrigerator Cargo Cult Template

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Brad

9 months ago

The template, for sure. The artwork at least has some redeemable aspects, like a throwback (or an attempt at such) to the 50’s-60’s sci-fi covers.

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Nathan

9 months ago

Reply to Brad

It looks like a paint-by-numbers version of one of those throwback covers.

Brad

9 months ago

Reply to Nathan

Hey, whatever works! I tried tracing, and paint-by-number – and I still can’t draw that damned turtle! I guess graphic artist is not in the cards for me…

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