ren69 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Good to see this back up & running! https://www.behance.net/Ren1969 https://twitter.com/Ren1969_Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Good to see this back up & running!Thanks ren, and again, I got a lot of inspiration from your exceptional vintage logos threads.There's a fair bit of vintage stuff coming up in the next few instalments. *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Into the "Modern Era"The Eagles and Canooks used their original logos and colours right up into the late 50's- early 60's,at which time they both made some major changes.The Eagles...were representing the U.S.of A. in major international tournaments, and had become "America's Team" in the Wild League.They decided to reflect this new identity in a change of colours and logos.The Eagles went Red White and Blue, and they utilized the stars and stripes.Formal-style crests were popular in the day and the team's new "official" logo was created in that style...(on light)...(on dark) *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 The Flying Canooks...also underwent a change in style (at about the same time).They added black to their red and white palette, and proudly represent Canada in those colours today.They kept the traditional script font but transformed the leaf into a jet-ish geometric shape.(The Beaverbrook Air Base is a large part of the community's identity and commercial jet travel was becoming the next big thing at that time).The Eagles had beaten the Beevs to the punch with the use of wings in their crest, so the Canooks decided to suggest the feeling of flight, with "upward and outward" shapes.The new crest contains most of the elements used in today's Flying Canook look...(on light)(on dark) *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 The full team crests were used on the team sweaters for a few years before both teams went to a simpler, minimal logo.However the crests are still used for certain applications, such as on these binders that are designed to hold your collection of Wild League books... *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 The "Mascot Logos"At the time of the logo changes, "mascot logos" were a popular trend for U.S. colleges.These logos were basically cartoons that were created mainly for marketing and merchandising purposes. Few of these logos actually appeared on a uniform.(You can see a ton of these designs in ren69's UPDATING VINTAGE LOGOS).Later, these rendered creatures would come to life as elaborate mascot costumes and eventually, almost every sports team would have a "mascot".The Eagles"The American Eagles, Did all the things, That could only be done With a good set of wings!"The Eagles wanted to emphasize the unique ability that only they (in the Wild League) possessed...They could fly!The American Eagle in flight just seemed like a natural pose, and as luck would have it, years later,the best hockey player EVER (editorial comment) would strike a similar pose after one of the most famous goals ever...The "Eagle" can be used in many applications and has become essential in reminding us of the American Eagles' role as "America's Team"... *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 The Flying Canooks..."On wings of steel, The Canooks took flight, Beneath millions of stars, And the Great Northern Lights!"The Flying Canooks emphasized a different kind of flying with their mascot logo...flying across the ice!I borrowed from the Ontario Beavers' "Beev" character, and made a few changes...I gave the character a sense of speed and "horizontal flow", by using the skate laces as motion lines....And, as like its American cousin, a number of versions exist including an all-Canadian design... *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackerFan98 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Both are just great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quackcom Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Amazing, what a beautiful body of work you have here.I especially love the sketches and the character outlines for the sweater designs, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Houston Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Probably one of the best concept series I've seen here in quite some time. It has so many layers to it and considering how polished everything looks, you deserve all the credit you've gotten. Any publisher or youth hockey group should really consider you for making their product. Outstanding job all around. "And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaha32 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 This all great stuff, Sparky. I especially like the little sparkle in the eye of the soaring eagle, and the aggressive, hunched over position of the beaver. The only thing that I can see that I'm not too fond of is the italicized "American Eagle" font. To me, italicized words don't look that great on an arched path but, man, these animals are so life like, yet clean. It's nice to see. DesignsByHahn.com Behance Dribbble Instragram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkatron101 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 These are super fun and really well rendered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Red Sox! Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 The Flying Canooks..."On wings of steel, The Canooks took flight, Beneath millions of stars, And the Great Northern Lights!"The Flying Canooks emphasized a different kind of flying with their mascot logo...flying across the ice!I borrowed from the Ontario Beavers' "Beev" character, and made a few changes...I gave the character a sense of speed and "horizontal flow", by using the skate laces as motion lines....And, as like its American cousin, a number of versions exist including an all-Canadian design...Beautiful. Amazing. Flawless. Art. “Never argue with an idiot! They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.” ––George Carlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darkpiranha Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I can't stop smiling as I go through this series. I'd applaud you for your imagination, but at this point I'm pretty sure this is a real thing and you discovered it in a magical chest in your parents' attic, and all you're really doing is transcribing things and scanning them and cleaning them up. The layers of authenticity revealed with each new post are truly stunning.While it goes without saying that we're looking forward to purchasing the actual children's books that this will be the basis of, I'm sure I'm not alone in expressing a rabid desire for all of your sketches and work to be collected in a beautiful coffee-table book. The Bobby Orr eagle is maybe my favorite thing of all the stuff you've done, and that includes one of my top five favorite logos of all time, real or concept, your Halifax Highlanders.Keep it coming, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Both are just great!Appreciate that PF!That's good G. Thank you.Amazing, what a beautiful body of work you have here.I especially love the sketches and the character outlines for the sweater designs, well done.Thank you Quack. I probably have a hundred pages of rough sketches. It's been a work in progress for a while now.These are super fun and really well rendered.Thanks Funk. Really enjoying your current NBA series.The Flying Canooks...Beautiful. Amazing. Flawless. Art.Much appreciated Go Red Sox!...(even though you guys stole our manager ) *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Probably one of the best concept series I've seen here in quite some time. It has so many layers to it and considering how polished everything looks, you deserve all the credit you've gotten. Any publisher or youth hockey group should really consider you for making their product. Outstanding job all around. Thanks so much Alex. I do this for a hobby and a situation like you mentioned would be a dream job.This all great stuff, Sparky. I especially like the little sparkle in the eye of the soaring eagle, and the aggressive, hunched over position of the beaver. The only thing that I can see that I'm not too fond of is the italicized "American Eagle" font. To me, italicized words don't look that great on an arched path but, man, these animals are so life like, yet clean. It's nice to see.Your right jaha. The arced italicized lettering kinda muddles it. I have some more images done with the current style that I have to use, but before the thread's done I'll use your suggestion. Thanks for the input.I can't stop smiling as I go through this series. I'd applaud you for your imagination, but at this point I'm pretty sure this is a real thing and you discovered it in a magical chest in your parents' attic, and all you're really doing is transcribing things and scanning them and cleaning them up. The layers of authenticity revealed with each new post are truly stunning.While it goes without saying that we're looking forward to purchasing the actual children's books that this will be the basis of, I'm sure I'm not alone in expressing a rabid desire for all of your sketches and work to be collected in a beautiful coffee-table book. The Bobby Orr eagle is maybe my favorite thing of all the stuff you've done, and that includes one of my top five favorite logos of all time, real or concept, your Halifax Highlanders.Keep it coming, dude.darkp...good to hear from you. That was beautifully written. Thank you. *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 "Mascot Logos" cont'dThe Mascot Logos "packages" for both teams feature other character versions, including head shots (no, not those kind of head shots)...(still with the arced, italicized letters jaha )......and for the Canooks... *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 The mascot logos provide a lot of potential for Tees and other merchandise... *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner8ball Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Those are beautiful. I'd buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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