timberwolf Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hello everyone, Man, it’s gotten so much easier to post with the new updates. This hatchet logo was the first sketch and then computerize logo I’ve ever done and it’s been through a process. This thread was inspired by @hettinger_rl‘s thread on his bison logo (which is quite good, check it out!). The logo started out as something to fiddle with during art class when I was in grade 9. The idea was a Chicago Blackhawks alternate. I soon came to terms with this site and discovered that my logo was far off from what I needed it to be. I did a lot of sketches, most of which are lost and forgotten. I recovered one earlier this year and computerized it, and sent it out on Twitter. After receiving advice, I went for round two. This is the fourth draft of the logo I’ve completed and I think it’s time I finished this thing. Above is the sketch, and the past versions of the mark, and the current one (#4). Here are the updates in a word fashion; Draft 1>2 Rounded off back edge for more of a tomahawk look Cut off half of handle for a shadowed look Draft 2>3 Added rope/handles Added shadows on rock and handle Draft 3>4 Made rock shadowing more jagged and accurate Added feather detail and stems And here are the images…. AND some alternate colour choices for the logo… Keep in mind…this isn’t a Blackhawks concept…that was just my first thought of it. Please leave C+C! This has been a three-month, off-and-on project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 1. It looks like a Blackhawks concept! 2. The shadow on the handle is too harsh. Looks like it's two-toned. 3. I'm not even sure it's identifiable as a tomahawk. I'm not getting a blade vibe from it. Looks more like a mallet. Or a club of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 1 hour ago, rjrrzube said: 1. It looks like a Blackhawks concept! 2. The shadow on the handle is too harsh. Looks like it's two-toned. 3. I'm not even sure it's identifiable as a tomahawk. I'm not getting a blade vibe from it. Looks more like a mallet. Or a club of some sort. 1. Yeah I guess that I can go with the BHawks vibe... 2. I know what you mean, any suggestions on how to improve it? 3. I'll work on the shaping and stuff, I knew that was an issue from the start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 The shape seems off and the blade edge should be convex not concave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Alright here's an update. Thanks @hettinger_rl for those pictures. I'm still working on the back of the tomahawk, but the front I feel is a lot better. Leave C+C! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicageaux Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I feel like it's facing the wrong way. It should be going down instead of up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 @BayouJim like this? Sorry about the image quality.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicageaux Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Yes, I think that looks better. It's still missing something but I can't really put my finger but I also think once you add whatever it is that it's missing, you'll really have something that looks sharp. Good concept so far and seeing it in the Blackhawks colors make it look like a great alternate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 12 hours ago, BayouJim said: Yes, I think that looks better. It's still missing something but I can't really put my finger but I also think once you add whatever it is that it's missing, you'll really have something that looks sharp. Good concept so far and seeing it in the Blackhawks colors make it look like a great alternate! I'm thinking I should edit the feathers a bit. Now that the hatchet is on a slant.... Thanks for the comments, I'll mess around with it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Okay here's another update. I added some strings to the top and edited the circle in the middle to replicate the one in the Blackhawks logo. Not sure if I like it too much. Here's the logo and the Blackhawks one beside it for comparison (I did edit the Hawks one slightly to have more in common with my alternate).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Here's what it looks like on a uniform... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 slight bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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