"Rendered Drawings from my Top 3 logos"




Taking my "initial logo" one step further, I have taken the feedback from my classmates and have further developed three of my original designs. The top three (letters A,B & C) are taken from my original concept drawing from #8 and #9 (on my previous post). I really like how the letters are bold and defined, with the letter "J" slightly leaning on the "K.


Continuing on from my #12 design, I have attempted to play with stretching and condensing the letters with its "butterfly effect" from
letters D-J. So far, this style is my favorite and I could really see using this design with my photography business.


And finally, carrying over from my #15 original logo, I have once again tried to play with shading techniques and stretching and pulling the letters apart and together (from letters K-O). I think that letters "M" and "N" have a cool effect to them and I also really like this play on my initials.

Jen's "free-hand sketches" for the Logo design

     This blog post is a composition of my latest renderings for my Logo design.  I am using my initials, "JK" to come up with a design that is true to my character.  I've composed 15 different looks from using a "loose, casual, free-style" to a more "drastic, bold, definitive-edged look."  So far, I am leaning towards the styles from numbers 1, 12,  9, 14 and 15.   I also noticed (without intention!) that I am still incorporating some of the techniques from our last Vector Drawing styling tools - dotted lines, bold vs. soft contouring and shading elements.  Cool!

Logo Inspirations from the Internet

Here is our new class assignment:  to research different types of logos that give meaning to their name.   The above iconic logos are now infamous with their respective companies.  From the design of the script to a symbolized object, all of these logos have a direct link with their company name.  The "swish" logo for Nike is a perfect example of this.  It portrays movement and activity, which is what Nike represents with its athletic apparel.  

  

 In researching different font styles to incorporate our own initials ("JK" for me), I also choose to find different styles of font.  I have chosen a variety of styles from "flowy" to bold, blocked and highlighted formats for my initials.   I am very excited for this new project!

Vector Drawing - Phase 3 (With the addition of Stylized Elements)

Phase 3 - Vector Drawing

     In this latest post, I am showing the differences between the basic outlining drawing on the left to the tweaked drawing on the right by using styling elemental tools.  I've incorporated heavy stroke weighted lines and have added depth with full contrast "filled" contouring.  Stroke color also played a role in this drawing, along with dashed lines and arrow-led line formations.  Typeset lettering and numbers have also added a touch of dimension to the latest rendering and I'm really proud of how much the details add to the drawing.  
     I found out that I've really enjoyed working with the pen tool the most.  It was fairly easy to manipulate and with adding different stroke settings to the lines, they were my favorite tools to incorporate.  However, I still struggle with making smoother edges with the line by using the techniques from the Bezier practice drawing.      

Vector Drawing Post - Phase 2

Updated Project - Phase 2

Here is the new version of the Vector Drawing Project that I've been working on.  I have finished the outlining of the main components, including the other side of the portable T.V. and have also included the antenna.  Smaller details have also been added, minus the script of numbers and letters.  That will be taught in class on Monday.  

Jen's Vector Drawing Post - Phase 1

     Today I am blogging about a new class project called the Vector Drawing.  I am supposed to trace or outline an image that I've chosen by using different applications on the Adobe Illustrator program.  By using the "Pen Tool", the "Scissors" and keyboard shortcuts, I am attempting to outline in red this portable T.V..   I am hoping to use the reflection application to mirror the other side of this rectangular shape and to continue with outlining the antenna.   At first appearances, this task may sound very easy.  However, I can attest, that to a novice computer person this is INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT!  (SOS!)

"Graffiti Art- Inspired By Design"

Bold, ironic and larger-than-life...  This is what originally caught my attention from the talented French artist Julien Malland, otherwise known as "Seth Globepainter."  This is one of his newer renderings (according to Christopher Jobson, from August 4, 2015) on a street in Montreal.  Being a runner myself and a mother of three children that also love to run, this particular style of mural was of interest to me - combining the mix of children, art and running.  I also loved the contradictory play on the raw bricks vs. the painted bricks to give this dimension.   

This work of art on the streets of Paris, entitled "Paint the Rainbow" was again posted by Christopher Jobson on May 30, 2013.  This totally reminded me of my daughter Ava doing sidewalk chalk paintings on our driveway.  I'm amazed at how Globepainter was able to make it look like the child is actually "picking up" the building to paint underneath.  

I could not find a title for this next image, but I would personally call it "Void From the Ladder."

This reminds me of the classic children's book "Harold and his Purple Crayon."  Again, I discovered this faceless image from Jobson's post from May 30, 2013 and really liked at how dimensional this image is.  The bottoms of his sneakers look as if they are extended from the building.

And lastly, this nameless work of art found in an alley in China (again found from Jobson's post from 2013) is depicted amongst urban life.  It is a rare portrayal of Globepainter showing a face to this local person of interest.  I am particularly drawn to his work showing the contradictions between rubble and colorless zones, and then to be able to transform that section of the world with life, color and vibrancy. 

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