neo_prankster Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Look at the shading on this one.Thanks. I'll use this as reference for the next updated sketch. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Bump.Color Concept:C&C Welcome. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkatron101 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Too much like the Ducks, and Perry the Platypus, like you mentioned before.I think if you want to incorporate a teal/blue color perhaps make it with some sort of backdrop to signify water, and use a color scheme that helps further identify it as a platypus (like tans or browns). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9erssteve Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Bump.Color Concept:C&C Welcome.Download Inkscape and work in vectors. That's the best advice I can give you at this point. I'm not saying this to be a "logo snob" or look down on other software packages I'm saying it because working in a raster package (anything pixel based) is not doing your work justice! You clearly have talent and to get the best out of that talent you should be working with vectors because it will improve your presentation no end, and will leave you with files that will actually be useable, unlike what you have right now.This concept has improved in leaps and bounds since the first version, and could probably be pushed a little further with regards the extremeness of the curve to excentuate the movement even further, but seriously consider working in vector graphics rather than raster you owe it to yourself.9erssteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkatron101 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Agreed.Looking at your last hand-drawn sketch to this render you can see that it's not translating as well. It may be better for you to produce a well hand-drawn concept, ink it, scan it, then vectorize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Here's a different approach: The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9erssteve Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Here's a different approach:NO. Simple as that I'm afraid. You've killed all the movement you had in the second version by hiding the curve in the body. The curve and movement was what made the second version 1000 times better than the first and by placing the Platypus in the oval you've killed that.Sorry to be harsh but imo you want to be making the curve MORE extreme not hiding it.9erssteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelayedPenalty Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Here's a different approach:NO. Simple as that I'm afraid. You've killed all the movement you had in the second version by hiding the curve in the body. The curve and movement was what made the second version 1000 times better than the first and by placing the Platypus in the oval you've killed that.Sorry to be harsh but imo you want to be making the curve MORE extreme not hiding it.9erssteveI agree with steve, this is a step backwards. You were headed in the right direction with the previous attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Here's a different approach:The colours are the only improvement. On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkatron101 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 The dynamic shape that you made in your sketch is what makes the logo. Don't sacrifice that in order to incorporate another color. I think you could either use a backdrop that doesn't compromise the shape (having the logo extend beyond the backdrop), or perhaps just use a blue/teal outer stroke.With that said, I would worry about trying to incorporate a backdrop last. With the right tools (using layers), that step is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red&Blue Crew Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 i like that im not the only man alive using ms paint lol Nobody ... I mean nobody ... circles the wagons like The Buffalo Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Another update:C&C Welcome. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohob Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I think you are better off working on the ones from posts #25 & #42. Those were the best so far. They had the most motion. NHL 2016 by Bowen Hobbs * BOHOB's MLB Redesign Project * MiLB Re-Brands * NCAA Football Concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 IMO the best, but the front left flipper (?) is black. It that supposed to be the shadow? It would look better grey. Nobody cares about your humungous-big signature. PotD: 29/1/12   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 IMO the best, but the front left flipper (?) is black. It that supposed to be the shadow? It would look better grey.It's supposed to be the shadow. On the latest one, you can see I used teal for the eye because I wasn't sure where else to use it on the logo. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesfan16 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Here's another sketch:Awesome sketch man. I agree with the others. This is where you need to work from. The diving platypus is the way to go IMO. Keep at this though because you've got mad drawing skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Bump.Here's an abstract platypus stylized as a letter P.C&C is appreciated. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJC Logos Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I say stick with this last one and post #42, standadize the coloring, and you have a set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregmond Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Your concept in post #57 looks like the Miami Dolphin. Thanks to Gobbi for the awesome buttons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSauer21 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You should use this sketch. It is really good.I thought that I would help you by adding your newest color scheme to your sketch. You can use this, or edit this if you want. My Website/Portfolio: jsa-designs.devianart.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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