off theme...how would it pop up?... where is the crease?

needs a tab of some sort if it was going to pop up

I think if the entire thing was made from the source image... it would be more impressive!?!...

what about cloning out the ducks in the background and the white shiny thing in the shade on the water??

There are a few focal problems regarding the trees... also some blending withe the source... also i think there should be a shadow somewhere for the tortoises head. (it's not a turtle people!!)... I do really like the concept though!!!! GL!!... (and also, though its a fantasy scene and you want to keep the sky... i think you should atleast add a slight hint of that colour overall!)

excellent concept... gl

Illustrator has 3d functionality... but you haven't used it... you have illustrated your entry from what I can make out from your sbs... So it's not really within the guidelines... sorry... maybe go back and use the 3d tools if you insist on using illustrator???

I only have a few minor quips... (1)the vice looks too shiny; maybe dull the colour of the body down as, as it is now it reminds me of a brand new babies toy... (2) the thread on the vice is not realistic enough, it wouldn't screw... (3) a comment about the sparks... if you are going to put them in... you'll need to have it plugged in!!.. :P otherwise a good entry...