First Post

[JoshLoring]

So, I wanted to try something new with these fabulous new fonts I purchased.
This is just a little project that won't be used for anything much. I'd like to get some traditional sign maker critique because to be honest... I have never done one like this before.

 

[Joe Diaz]

Looks good. I would mess with the small black lettering though.

 

[gnatt66]

what's the font used in "studio"? i wanna see all the characters..ill bet the numbers are dead sexy...

 

[DGDesigns]

I've been playing with that font for years. That's a tough font to work with because the legibility is difficult, but your choice of colors really makes it pop. Nice effect with the wood grain in grey and not too loud. Now I am being picky here knowing you did a real nice job, but see if the domain is more distinct by using a little space between the "o" and "w". The sound of the letter "o" finishes with the sound of the letter "w". On my first look it was reading "studiow raps". Again, it's nit-picking.

 

[DGDesigns]

My guess is he's using the font Conclave from Letterheadfonts.com...and Yes the numbers are sweet. I saw one artist using them on a dirt modified race car; would have never thought it could work, but it looked great.

 

[gnatt66]

oh i gotta get it..thanks! sooo sexay

 

[JoshLoring]

Yup Conclave and Unlovable =)
I love that site. Awesome fonts.

Thanks Guys, Ill play with that DG - Great advice and you know your fonts.

 

[HeavyHitter]

Cool design. I like it.....

 

[GraceGraphics]

like it , maybe not the blk font on the top and bottom but looks great!.

 

[DO Grafx]

Nice work.

 

[Craig Sjoquist]

Likes the start of the design and layout .. I did say START
1st ..seen studio what did that say ohh ok ... .. stretch studio past that cool looking frame more ... using space between letters with tall letters will really help ..
hint when kerning letters .. try for equal visual space between all letters in word or line of copy..in this case like space the T gives

2nd was the 2 lines of copy in black on that cool looking frame ..top one and the bottom one would flow alot better ..if followed the same curve as ..studio.. bottom one can go under the decor of wrap

but thinks ya got a great start .. look at the thumb nail ... look at your ..flow .. does it balance ..??? you created a great looking image follow through.. that only comes with trail & error

 

[JoshLoring]

Thanks Guys.

-As far as the spacing, it's kerned identically. I think people might be confused by the perspective on the 3D Blocking maybe?
I attached the individual layer below for a better look. Letters are evenly spaced.

 

[DGDesigns]

Your style resembles a lot of the old school tattoo artists...nice flow, contrast and balance. Just curious, do you hang around ink shops for "artistic inspiration"? Would love to see this as a dimensional sign or on the side of a panel van.

 

[JoshLoring]

Your style resembles a lot of the old school tattoo artists...nice flow, contrast and balance. Just curious, do you hang around ink shops for "artistic inspiration"? Would love to see this as a dimensional sign or on the side of a panel van.

Haha. Not really. Actually, my tattoo artist always says I should tattoo but other then that I've never created a design like this. I just had a random idea and let it flow.

 

[PMG]

Nice work brother...if i may as what program did you work that design in....

 

[JoshLoring]

Nice work brother...if i may as what program did you work that design in....

IllustratorCS4 - then to PhotoshopCS4 as smart objects for infinite scaling. Detail work in PS.


- all others next time I'm on the comp I will revise with reccomended ideas.

 

[Tiki]

Maybe also try opening up the insides just a little more so it reads a little better more yellow less red
Using a darker looking panel background will make it stand out a little more

 

[JoshLoring]

Update from everyone's recommendations with a twist. =)

 

[DOGraphics]

Update from everyone's recommendations with a twist. =)

Did you change it to a white box w/ a red X ?

 

[JoshLoring]

Hmm. I switched it to a internal link.
Ill try attaching again.