Adrian-VTA
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Sept 4, 2016 19:54:07 GMT -8
Thanks to whoever made this.
Looks great.
That style of Art Deco design is my favourite. It looks confident and optimistic!
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Tyrone Jenkins
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Post by Tyrone Jenkins on Sept 4, 2016 20:11:29 GMT -8
I agree. I am a fan of art Deco / predepression era style / design / lifestyle. I also like the post war / jet age styling before America started to go downhill fast. One of these days I will finally get my CT half dollar.  The Bridgeport / PT Barnum is cheaper. Both are on my next list.  |
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Post by cobrajet25 on Sept 5, 2016 0:21:34 GMT -8
I dig the new banner as well.
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Post by tritto on Sept 5, 2016 0:38:03 GMT -8
I visit almost exclusively via Tapatalk so wasn't aware of the new banner. Very cool.
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Post by iwaddell on Sept 5, 2016 1:16:45 GMT -8
Agree with all the above. Great new banner.
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Post by feca67 on Sept 5, 2016 1:21:17 GMT -8
Is the banner a special edition, or ... ? I'm not really seeing the connection to Japanese watches? I don't want to be negative about the work that has been done, it's great, but I should confess that I don't care for Art Deco much, especially when it makes me think of the totalitarian regimes of the past. Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts movement get my vote instead, though they're probably just as un-Japanese?
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Post by meanoldmanning on Sept 5, 2016 5:31:49 GMT -8
Huh, just noticed this. Has a vibe reminiscent of murals produced by WPA artists in the US during the Great Depression
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Post by HiBeat on Sept 5, 2016 6:22:09 GMT -8
Yeah this is a nice. My thanks to its creator !
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2016 7:55:11 GMT -8
Is the banner a special edition, or ... ? I'm not really seeing the connection to Japanese watches? I don't want to be negative about the work that has been done, it's great, but I should confess that I don't care for Art Deco much, especially when it makes me think of the totalitarian regimes of the past. Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts movement get my vote instead, though they're probably just as un-Japanese? I'm pretty sure it is to commemorate Labour Day. Note the tools, factory and workers in the tableau. The banner often has a non-Japanese look to it. |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Sept 5, 2016 9:05:55 GMT -8
It's a special Labor Day banner, submitted by tegger.
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Post by feca67 on Sept 5, 2016 10:22:50 GMT -8
Is the banner a special edition, or ... ? I'm not really seeing the connection to Japanese watches? I don't want to be negative about the work that has been done, it's great, but I should confess that I don't care for Art Deco much, especially when it makes me think of the totalitarian regimes of the past. Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts movement get my vote instead, though they're probably just as un-Japanese? I'm pretty sure it is to commemorate Labour Day. Note the tools, factory and workers in the tableau. The banner often has a non-Japanese look to it. Ah, I stand corrected, we don't have that in the UK, cheers Pete. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2016 13:40:35 GMT -8
I'm pretty sure it is to commemorate Labour Day. Note the tools, factory and workers in the tableau. The banner often has a non-Japanese look to it. Ah, I stand corrected, we don't have that in the UK, cheers Pete. With all the Labour governments you've had, I thought for sure you would have a Labour Day  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2016 13:42:15 GMT -8
I agree. I am a fan of art Deco / predepression era style / design / lifestyle. I also like the post war / jet age styling before America started to go downhill fast. One of these days I will finally get my CT half dollar. The Bridgeport / PT Barnum is cheaper. Both are on my next list. Why does the tree have boobies, arms, a face in the crotch and the head of the Cheetos Cheeta  |
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Post by Tyrone Jenkins on Sept 5, 2016 14:48:42 GMT -8
Why does the tree have boobies, arms, a face in the crotch and the head of the Cheetos Cheeta I think you should stay away from bright shiny objects Peter.  First you see human embryo's in Lady Liberty's hair and now you are see monsters in trees  |
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Post by Tegger on Sept 5, 2016 15:15:08 GMT -8
Thanks all for the compliments.
The banner is indeed meant to commemorate Labor Day. No, it does not have a watch-y or Japanese-y look, but it does have a holiday-y look, which was the intent.
I was trying for a gritty, industrial, 1930s look, just...because. While playing around with ideas, the Art Deco/Streamline Moderne motif seemed interesting graphically, and seemed to be a good fit with the spirit of the event. There is zero political message from me in the banner, I just think the style looks cool.
Time permitting, I was going to submit a Halloween-themed idea next; this one would have a watch within its elements.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Sept 5, 2016 15:47:18 GMT -8
I always appreciate your submissions, thank you!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2016 8:00:07 GMT -8
Why does the tree have boobies, arms, a face in the crotch and the head of the Cheetos Cheeta I think you should stay away from bright shiny objects Peter. First you see human embryo's in Lady Liberty's hair and now you are see monsters in trees It's all there to see. Open your mind...open your miiind...open your miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiind(all typed with the voice of Kuato in mind) |
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Post by ohsown on Sept 6, 2016 12:29:22 GMT -8
I think you should stay away from bright shiny objects Peter. First you see human embryo's in Lady Liberty's hair and now you are see monsters in trees It's all there to see. Open your mind...open your miiind...open your miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiind(all typed with the voice of Kuato in mind) Analise that! Bring on the Rorschach tests, we've got a ringer. |
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Tyrone Jenkins
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Post by Tyrone Jenkins on Sept 6, 2016 17:31:20 GMT -8
It's all there to see. Open your mind...open your miiind...open your miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiind(all typed with the voice of Kuato in mind) Analise that! Bring on the Rorschach tests, we've got a ringer. |
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