hettinger_rl Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Now I know that Alabama had some vintage versions of Big Al, but I wanted to create one anyway. Just the sketch first and I have a question; Hat or no hat? Plus any other C&C appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithisgood Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I prefer the hat, but I don't think that's the issue at hand here (if you'll pardon a bad pun). The real issue, for me at least, is that Big Al has elephant feet and people hands, making him look like something from the Island of Dr. Moreau. That, coupled with the slightly awkward body positioning, make for a logo that falls short of its full potential. There's a lot going on near the head and chest, and then mostly empty space behind that.So a few suggestions: you could solve the man-hands, elephant feet problem by giving Al shoes - that way we wouldn't see his feet. You could also alter the logo so it's his trunk, not his "hands" rolling up his sleeves, and then give him regular elephant hands (if that even makes sense). You could also ditch the rolling up of the sleeves altogether and come up with some better pose to indicate "we's gonna get in a brawl."Hope that makes sense. And for all the criticism, I must say, even as a card-carrying Buckeye, I think this is fantastic. Keep the good stuff coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well I'm styling it after other vintage logos like the ones below; It seems like an accepted form.Although this one goes half way;I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackerFan98 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I like it. Nice logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake3roo Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 i like it just the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Colored: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawks#9 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Love it! The hands look just fine and you really brought that sketch to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalPumaOcelot Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I'm so jealous, I wish I could do that, and by the way, how do you convert from drawing to on your computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Wow, Hettinger, I love that. You have a great feel for the traditional style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUcelticsWON95 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 That looks amazing, to say the very least. I like the inspiration from the logos you provided, but I loved how you set it apart from the usual marching, sweatered mascots. Great, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ren69 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Great work there hettinger! You really know how to capture that vintage feel with these designs of yours, keep it up! https://www.behance.net/Ren1969 https://twitter.com/Ren1969_Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks for all the comments. I wasn't completely satisfied with the pose, so let me know if this is better or worse? Just more upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpygremlin Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I like the second one better. The first one almost looks like he'd fall over from leaning too far forward. This one leans forward plenty, but not too much so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake3roo Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 i love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasleyK Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I think he should still stand a little more upright. I also like the fatter feet on the 1st logo as they look more elephant-like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Fantastic. I'd buy a shirt with him on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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