Karrot Thread - The Return...

[Stonecutter]

Since the first time my Sister Kat tried to start a fun thread for us was derailed by non-relevant foolishness, I would encourage those who have any other agenda than fun with ZBrush to restrain yourself...For the others who do want to have fun, how about a contribution to the 'Vegetable Angst' thread... :)
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1016266442skj.jpg

[drjjwow]

lol on the carrot death... i just love it.. and a great idea to show kathy how sorry we are about her carrot being taken off...ill get right on it..

[thelonious]

how about giving the revenge agenda a rest.

[Kruzr]

Hey Stonecutter . . . :)

A very cheerful looking vege! ;)

I think I saw that fellow at the market yesterday, while doing my shopping? He was sitting there with a BUNCH of others, Hehehe. :D

Maybe I'll have to do my own rendition of some kind of a vegetable??? See'ya a little later & have a good one . . . :cool: Mark.

[Digits]

Why? That is an age old question. Could be fate, kharma or destiny. It never makes any sense, rhyme or reason. But we must go on! My suggestion would be to add your buddy to some beef, potatoes, onions, a few spices and whip you up some good finger lickin stew!

[Kathy]

Head For The Hills!

The sound was familiar. A low incessant buzzing that drove it's vibrations deep into the very SOUL of a vegetable.......

But what WAS it!!??

His therapist was able to bring forward the memory of the lose of his mother...and that sound was there TOO!

WHAT? What was that sound of death and dicing......slicing.........dicing....

IT'S THE RONCO SALAD SHOOTER!!!!!!
SLICING AND DICING IT'S VICTIMS INTO CHUNKS OF TASTEY FODER........!!!!!!!!!!

HEAD FOR THE HILLS!!!!!!!!!!!


http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1016297191wlo.jpg

[DM]

I was saddened to hear that Kathy had her carrot removed yesterday. This was followed by some good news that Stonecutter had donated his carrot to replace hers. Many live perfectly happy lives without a carrot, whilst for others, the loss of their carrot is a traumatic experience. Carrot Counsellors working for the International Carrot Donor Society help people all over the world when faced with carrot loss. If you are prepared to help, please send a carrot, or even a pound of carrots, to our Society. :D :D :D
Dave

[Digits]

hehe Kathy
You know the best part about the RONCO SALAD SHOOTER? It's only $19.95! and yes! There is more!~~~~~

Still it is less sinister than the juicer you have to admit. Then there is the Gallager solution, that IS messy.

[Kruzr]

'Morning Kat . . . :)

I'm very happy to see the 2nd release of your hilarious running carrot. But, I've got to be honest with you - that protrusion from his back side is probably the most disgusting thing I've ever seen anywhere! Heheheh :eek: Great Image even 2nd time around. :D :D :D

See'ya later & have a good one . . . :cool: Mark.

[aurick]

I think it was actually WingedOne that was to blame -- notice how his snowmen still lack carrots? I think he's secretly swiping them for use in his image. mwahahhahhahhaaaaaah

[william]

I too was saddened to hear of Kathy's carrot being removed. Now I see it posted once again in all it's glory. I will attempt an image to post in this thread. :) :D

[robotalk]

I like the new picture by Carrotcutter-- nice expression and lighting--and a very funny premise..And Kathy's running carrot is good to see again...thanks for this Vitamin A-1 thread--now I can see in the dark and HOP way higher than before so I have these rich vegatables to thank..but what of the lonely squash?--oh damn I just sat on it :D :D (that must make it a squash squash) :o

[drjjwow]

good to have it back kathy.. now i feel better..thanks for reposting it..

[Stonecutter]

I thought I would post this for anyone who might want a basic 'Karrot' tool...
Once loaded, you will have to lengthen it, then customize it to suit... ;)
Carrot.ZTL (http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_file-1016328850myf.ztl)

Here's what the tool looks like lengthened...
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1016329174ztk.jpg

[Digits]

I was a little curious about what ever happend to Beta Carrotine after he gave the farmer the slip. With a little help of some of Stonecutter's tools I found him in a little dive in New Orleans.

http://www.cyber-webs.com/zbrush/Digits/dancinsteps.gif (http://www.cyber-webs.com/zbrush/Digits/dancintop.html)

Click on the Image above for a flash animation.

[juandel]

whatever happened inside the other thread :confused: : this is fun :D love that animation, Floyd! wowzers!

- juandel

[Kathy]

That ANIMATION/story is FABULOUS! :D :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

BWAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAA! :D :D

Digits, you KILL me that is hysterical!

[Stonecutter]

Hey Floyd, the first time I came here, the animation deally was 'x'-d out, so I came back, and this time saw it! :D :D :D :D :D
That kills me man...! What grace, what moves, what a carrot!
Between Kat setting Beta free, and you tracking Beta down, well, I think this has Oscar potential!
:tu: :tu: :tu: :cool: :D :cool: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Mentat7]

LOL! That is one funny animation!

[DM]

Great animation Digits, definite potential for a feature length Carrot the Movie. :D :D :D :tu: :tu: :tu:
Dave

[Kathy]

It's the Moulin Reudebegga!

Henri ToumAtouse-Lautrec oft spent his drunken nights at the Moulin, sketching and painting the attractive carrots on stage.

A bohemian lifestyler and heir of Comte Alphonse-Charles de Toulouse, he was also a vegetarian.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1016559728lle.jpg

[drjjwow]

thanks digits i nearly fell off my chair when i saw your animation...lol i must that carrot really knows how to buggy,... now if we can just get kathys Reudebeggas to do that then we would have a hit...lol wonderful image kathy..

[Stonecutter]

Great addition Sis... :tu: :tu: :tu:
Ahhh, the sensuality of the Moulin Rouge, the rough, and celebratory ambiance of the Lido, the odour of Vinagrette in the air!
(And those skirts are really cool...!!!)

[DM]

I've had to restrain the carrots in our vegetable rack. I should explain that our carrots are free range and wander round the house normally, your latest image caused undesirable responses in them and left me no choice. :D :D :D :tu:
Dave

[robotalk]

I get sidetracked and sometimes dont comment on all my 'faves' cuz of time--I've finally seen digits animation--that is THE BEST --just fabulous !! I'm in awe !!! and Kathy's idea of carrots in the 'can can' is very fresh --and so hilarious---It's a 13 hour a day job keepin up with you genius dudes and dudesses' but well worth it :D :D :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

Great stuff, you hilarious bunch !

[Ron Harris]

crap, it's too late in the evening to be laughing this hard....roflmao....but I needed th humor to end such an exhausting day...thnx... :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Frenchy Pilou]

Ca c'est Paris ! Bravo ! Kathy :)
Les carottes sont rouges :) Alphonse :)
Frenchy Pilou
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1016620544egk.jpg
Old Grand Mother Karot with blue eyes :)
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1016624083oix.jpg

[Kathy]

magnifique carotte Frenchy Pilou!

:D :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Mentat7]

I'm grating to the music Kathy........I will be holding auditions for my new play "Carrot Cake" on Friday. If there are any aspiring young snippets that would like to tryout please come to 135 B. Bunny Drive, ACME Ohio. I will have my salad shooter...er...um...playbook ready.

[DeeVee]

Interesting, imaginative images, on this thread.

[Digits]

Them high stepping carrots of the Moulin Rouge are priceless Kathy! You said Henri ToumAtouse was a vegetarian as well? Did he also make sketches of his various dinner salads? I shall have to look up more of his work heheh

[Stonecutter]

Well, this Karrot thing is turning out to be a hell of a lot of fun, so here's the next one...This is the first project I've actually used TextureMaster on, so the learning, and the fun are going hand-in-hand.
I hope you enjoy the latest chapter in my Karrot exploration...
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1016690001iyo.jpg

Watch this space... ;)

[aurick]

Mmmm. Baby carrots. Pass the butter! ;)

Definitely looks like you're having fun, Stonecutter. How did you like using TextureMaster? You did a nice job with it.

[robotalk]

Caring Carrots careening casually to the carousel of calm camels waiting to chomp on their chartruese curly caps....

.well pictured and light hearted work-- grade A vegetables.. Carrotcutter--I mean Stonechopper ?..er..nice texture too...another salad bartender-hic- :D :D :D :tu: :tu:

[drjjwow]

shame on you matt for wanting to eat sc's baby carrot.. hes so cute and helpless..bad bad bad ..lol

[DeeVee]

I like the idea behind these small images SC. If you can become more proficient using some of the other available tools in ZBrush, I know we will all benifit in some way.

[Kathy]

:D :D

A babyboy to carry on the Carrot name!

hee hee

[Digits]

Perhaps the passing of the torch from one generation to the next? Fine job on that carrot skin and those eyes are like puppy dog eyes, very expressive.

Can't wait to hear the rest of the story!

[Stonecutter]

Thanx, Guys!! :)
Aurick, I think the execises this is turning into are teaching me more about the software than I might have learned otherwise...It has to do with the relation between a concept, and then executing it with dispatch, something I haven't ususally done. Since my basic approach has always been to model a piece, 'snapshot' it with a base color, then paint it with 2D, and 2.5D brushes, I never felt like TM was for me...Now I'm wired!!! I love this new way of working, and will be doing 'The HunchKarrot Of Notre Dame' next... :D

[DM]

A pair of cracking carrots creatively crafted. I look forward to the continuation of the carrot chronicles. :D :D :D :tu: :tu:
Dave

[Kathy]

I LOVE THE CIRCUS!!!!
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1016805192bhk.jpg

[Digits]

Simply AMAZING! Kathy! I so love the circus as well. I wonder if they are working without a net?

[aurick]

LOL. Kathy, this thread is proving to be one of the funniest out there, right alongside a few of Robotalk's creations. Your newest contribution is downright inspired.

[Stonecutter]

Wow Sis...Am I disappointed...You're turning this whole thread into a circus!!! :( ;)
That is a truly inspired poster, and your typographic selections are perfect! The framework of the performance space works so well with the type! It suggests Late-Victorian to me... :)
Fantastic contribution... :cool:
:tu: :tu: :tu: :cool: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[robotalk]

Kathy that IS HILARIOUS !!! a masterpiece of wit and superior carrot carving--creativity without a net :D :tu: :D :tu: ;) :tu: :D

[DeeVee]

Inspired work, but then it is expected !Way to go Kat :ex: :ex:

[Stonecutter]

Well, I had hoped to finish this over the weekend, but Spring weather, and a need to goof off royally took over... ;)

So here's the latest Karrot...
'The HunchKarrot Of Notre Dame'

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1017120293xbz.jpg

Next one? Who can say? :)

[Ron Harris]

Outstanding.....turned out great!!!! love the depth and also the tower itself....very stoney looking.....and that expression...Lon Chaney Sr. would have been proud of ya :tu: :tu: :tu:

[juandel]

i lovelovelove that cityscape, Stonecutter!!! superbest!

- juandel

[robotalk]

Very funny idea--and the building--gargoyle--and scenery really makes it a standout!! :D :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Kathy]

:D :tu: :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

You just raised the bar of excellence for the Karrot Thread. HAHAHA!

Fabulous background, the cityscape is a work of art unto it's own. But, Quasimoto just makes the deal.

:D :cool: :tu:

[DeeVee]

Excellent ! just Excellent! SC.

[DM]

Great architecture, Carasimodo is good too. :D :D :D :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:
Dave

[Digits]

Hopefully he will have better luck in this story. Love that skyline!

[drjjwow]

lol sc... any plans to show this to disney ..maybe they can make a third movie..lol

[Stonecutter]

Thanks guys! :)
Dr. J, it's interesting you should mention Disney...I went looking for reference photos since I wanted to do a 'Charles Laughton' hunchback, but all I could find was Disney Hunchback references, so I did a 'Disney' sky... ;)
The next one will be a 'painting' style piece, although it will have modelling as well. It will either be the 'Mona Karrot' or Botticcellis' 'Venus'...You know that one...The Karrot riding the Seashell? :D ;)

[Kathy]

While I work on my next submission for out KarrotRAMA feast........

a timely website supporting our efforts!!
http://www.angiesweb.co.uk/~muse/carrot.htm

[Stonecutter]

Beauty, Kat! :tu: :cool: :tu:
This explains the strange messages I've been getting through my bridgework!! :eek:
We are obviously on the side of light! ;)

[Stonecutter]

Well, here's another one...Have you ever wondered what Ronald Reagan might look like as a Karrot?...No?...Well, I guess you never sat in your studio watching Song Sparrows eat the seed you put out for them!

Wait...That doesn't explain Ronnie as a Karrot! :rolleyes:
Hope you enjoy this one, and 'Mona Karrot' is in the works! ;)
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1017808729yfp.jpg

[juandel]

looks like sadlooking oval-r. is looking for cigars and wondering what their real purpose might be. the future might come up with new options.

- juandel

[drjjwow]

lol sc.. dont really know what the americans would do if they had produce running the country..lol.. thanks for showing ... cant wait to see the mona karrot...

[Kathy]

HEE HEE! Jocularity GENUIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D :D :D :cool: :D :D :D

[Digits]

Bravo! The only Carrot American president that was a Co-Star to a Chimpanzee, Ronnie Rayguns :) Thanks for the Chuckle!!

[robotalk]

"Wellll Mommie" --I hear him say--
that's Ronnie a 12 karrot prez anyday
a Stonecutter 'gipper' to blow us away!
a hundred gold thumbs to put on his tray

:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Mentat7]

Well Dr. JJ we actually have had produce running our country from time to time. After Ronnie Carrot there was Bill "Cabbage" Clinton and before them there was Jimmy "Peanut" Carter and Richard "Eggplant" Nixon..........

[DM]

You have captured the Reagan mouth, this could be the new theme world leaders as vegetables. :D :tu: :tu:
Dave

[Stonecutter]

Thanx, everybody! :D
RoBo...Poetry now?? (And lovely it was...!)
Dave: Maybe you're onto something...And I'm just the guy to start a World-Leaders-As-Vegetables thread! :cool: :) :D :tu:

Lonnie: Eggplant Nixon...Right on...Whip that bad boy out!!