William Brand Posted October 4, 2007 Author Posted October 4, 2007 In the words of Long Tom... "We seem to have created pirate flag tinkertoys".
Silkie McDonough Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 I have revised the old one. much better
Abrams Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Looks great, Silkie! What was the old one? I've got the heart of a pirate, just not the garb...
Ransom Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 In the words of Long Tom..."We seem to have created pirate flag tinkertoys". Uhh...I don't get it? ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
LongTom Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 In the words of Long Tom..."We seem to have created pirate flag tinkertoys". Uhh...I don't get it? Okay, maybe not Tinkertoys. Colorforms, then. (anybody remember those?) Meaning creative cut and paste work with existing art. A skull from here, a sword from there... Mix'n'match. Plug'n'play. Paint by numbers. That sort of thing. For what it's worth, I don't much mind the reuse of the skull I drew, particularly as I consider that one a first draft. (Blast it, why does my skull look better on your flag than it did on my own? ) Others may feel differently. Folks may want to consider executing their own rendition of the final version, once the general layout has been established with the available "template" material, as it were.
Silkie McDonough Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 Looks great, Silkie! What was the old one? Well there was then now the one posted above.
Black Syren Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 Im going to have to re-design mine.....it's time for a new one. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/Dara286/trident01-11.png If you got a dream chase it, cause a dream won't chase you back...(Cody Johnson Till you Can't)
Ransom Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 In the words of Long Tom..."We seem to have created pirate flag tinkertoys". Uhh...I don't get it? Okay, maybe not Tinkertoys. Colorforms, then. (anybody remember those?) Meaning creative cut and paste work with existing art. A skull from here, a sword from there... Mix'n'match. Plug'n'play. Paint by numbers. That sort of thing. For what it's worth, I don't much mind the reuse of the skull I drew, particularly as I consider that one a first draft. (Blast it, why does my skull look better on your flag than it did on my own? ) Others may feel differently. Folks may want to consider executing their own rendition of the final version, once the general layout has been established with the available "template" material, as it were. Ohhhhh **Lightbulb goes on*** Yeah, I know Colorforms. Got it. I'm having to redo my flag as well, since I've dropped the "False" from my name. There are just too many ways that "F" can be interpreted! For now, I guess it can stand for "Fierce." One of the things I like about the different flags is the different ways they are put together, whether by computer or free hand and scanned. It makes a nice mix, and each style has its own character. Very kewl. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
oderlesseye Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 Mine is custom made.. Drawn freehand. No cut and paste.. Each to their taste... Thar be lots of magnificient work through out this thread... I piticularly like this. It is very elegant and even classy..Be cool ifen it becomes a real flag.. Eye was not sure ifen Long Tom was referin to me but I think not. http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand."
Silkie McDonough Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 Thanks Orderless. I hope to make a fabric one some day ...may have to embroder it with all that detail though!
Ransom Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 Mine is also hand drawn and scanned. I like the fact that is has a bit of a rougher look, rather than the more sophisticated computer cut and paste designs. However, there are some awesome computer-done designs, Silkies at the top of my list. The one William did for Thomas Neede's signature was just...words fail, it was so great. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Silkie McDonough Posted October 6, 2007 Posted October 6, 2007 I don't have a scanner or a digital camera so the only to share it on the internet is to produce it in a graphics program. Besides, it helps keep my CG skills up since I'm not working in the field any longer.
oderlesseye Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) Eye am considering this.. eye came up with this in Photo shop. The concept was from a Bandanna. Edited March 24, 2010 by oderlesseye http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand."
Silkie McDonough Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 A flying spade, interesting. Cool design. Do the symbols have any meaning?
oderlesseye Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) To call a spade a spade means to call things as they are, without Pretentions. Red Spade..No Quarter will be given. The wings...the warning is fleeting , given once before you die. The Skull and cross bones means eminant death. As Pirate flags were ment to instill fear in thier prey...if this flag flew on my ship it would say forthrightly without repeat that you will die Edited March 24, 2010 by oderlesseye http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand."
Silkie McDonough Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 I'm not much of a pirate ...more of a designer.
casketchris Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 ok so i seen people were asking about meaning... well when i designed this after reading up on pirate flags and symbolism i decided to go with a winged hour glass (swift time) and the bone (well thats death) so "Swift time to your death" Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist
Perkeo Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Here be me colors. Skeletons represent death. The hour glass is time running out. I have death toasting death. Translation: Time is running out I've come to kill your alcohol! Help Pyrate Minicity grow, click a link below! Pyrate Population Pyrate Transportation Pyrate Industry http://pyrate.myminicity.com/sec
William Brand Posted December 30, 2007 Author Posted December 30, 2007 I did an aged version of my corsair flag and I thought I would resurrect this thread with it. Once again...there are some great flags on this thread. My compliments.
Captain Midnight Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 I did an aged version of my corsair flag and I thought I would resurrect this thread with it. Once again...there are some great flags on this thread. My compliments. Beautiful flag, William! You always do such wonderful work! "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945)
Captain Midnight Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 This is not my flag, I have already posted a pic of that earlier in this thread, but this is the new sign and logo for my shop and business. If ever any of you mates find yourselves in my vicinity, look me up and stop in for a visit and we'll have a pint or two under it on me! "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945)
Nathaniel Cross Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 This be me first flag. It be done with paint. Lets me knows whats yer thinkin. Colors of the Sea Nymph "Let's drink a Damn to the Halter, lads, and them that lives to wear it"--Bartholomew Roberts "You are a devilish conscience rascal, I am a free prince, and I have as much authority to make war on the whole world, as he who has a hundred sail of ships at sea, and an army of 100,000 men in the field; and this my conscience tells me: but there is no arguing with such snivelling puppies, who allow superiors to kick them about deck at pleasure."--Sam Bellamy
Nathaniel Cross Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 Its still pretty rough. Colors of the Sea Nymph "Let's drink a Damn to the Halter, lads, and them that lives to wear it"--Bartholomew Roberts "You are a devilish conscience rascal, I am a free prince, and I have as much authority to make war on the whole world, as he who has a hundred sail of ships at sea, and an army of 100,000 men in the field; and this my conscience tells me: but there is no arguing with such snivelling puppies, who allow superiors to kick them about deck at pleasure."--Sam Bellamy
Captain Midnight Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 I like it, mate. Good job! "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945)
CrazyCholeBlack Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Very nice sign Captain Midnight. I'm assuming this is the computerized version & you'll have a live one as well? "If part of the goods be plundered by a pirate the proprietor or shipmaster is not entitled to any contribution." An introduction to merchandize, Robert Hamilton, 1777Slightly Obsessed, an 18th Century reenacting blog
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