[DeeperRed]

Dystopia, how did you get all this work (apart from being talented). I do freelance but its very mundane stuff like menus etc how did you get the promotinal side of things ?

[Dystopia]

@Blitz - Totally know what you mean and agree. The 3d was created using different techniques for all 3 because of the resources I was using, resulting in what you see. I couldn't spend too long on it either because of a low commissioning price. It's not greatly noticeable or off putting when the untrained eye reads, so it's OK.

@DeeperRed - I piss about on Photoshop until it looks good. I have done from the age of 12-14, i'm now 22. I have always done it and always will. Obviously for things other than event art, other programs are required.

Just build a folio and send it to people. Once you do a couple for people, they'll thank you, someone will see the credit and ask you to do it for them if they like it, it becomes a nice circle. Don't be afraid to ask people if you can do work for their event your doing as well, this brings a lower pay rate though so be careful, don't seem like you need it that much, do it as more of a recommendation that they would benefit from your services.

[DeeperRed]

QUOTE (Dystopia @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 23:08)

@DeeperRed - I piss about on Photoshop until it looks good. I have done from the age of 12-14, i'm now 22. I have always done it and always will. Obviously for things other than event art, other programs are required. Just build a folio and send it to people. Once you do a couple for people, they'll thank you, someone will see the credit and ask you to do it for them if they like it, it becomes a nice circle. Don't be afraid to ask people if you can do work for their event your doing as well, this brings a lower pay rate though so be careful, don't seem like you need it that much, do it as more of a recommendation that they would benefit from your services.

Thats exactly my technique man. Yeah I am defiantly just going to have to put myself out there. Thanks for the info man, much appreciated.

[Dystopia]

It's no problem. Whatever your mates are using as a social networking tool, set yourself up on there with a page with your work. They'll help you spread it around and you can build a nice following for friends of friends to see.

[Whiskey]

Can't wait till our little collab is done man.

Blitz: Aww, I love you! <3

A little something I done to calm the nerves for a big day tomorrow.

[Dystopia]

Send me PSD <3

So good man, seriously.

[ElMafias]

So i got asked to make a logo for a newly out store in my community!
Feedback is allowed!!:)
EDIT: Is it better? DeeperRed?
EDIT2: Click for full size


This post has been edited by ElMafias on Thursday, Aug 16 2012, 16:09

[DeeperRed]

Looking good Mafias. Id just play with the hat a bit more to make it look like its sitting on the L better.

@Whiskey, stunning as always.

[Mockage]

My god Dystopia you are talented as f*ck! You have to share more, your work is too good to be encased from this forums.

As for Whiskey what the can I say, fantastic work as usual.

I haven't had a lot of free time for Photoshop work and all so I might whip up something and see if I still got something in me. All this art you guys are posting are making me feel left out.

[SmC12]

QUOTE (ElMafias @ Wednesday, Aug 15 2012, 21:45)

So i got asked to make a logo for a newly out store in my community! Feedback is allowed!!:)

I think it looks really good. I like the font and the design you used. However I think it would look better if, like DeeperRed mentioned, the hat looked more like it was actually sitting on the letters. Looking at it now the hat is in front of the text, but with some masks you should be able to make it look as if the letters are actually going inside the hat. This will give it a more realistic and 3D perspective.

Just a suggestion. To any normal person it is perfectly acceptable though.

[ElMafias]

Well, thanks for your feedback people, and SmC12, i dont know how to ass masks but hey i edited the first post..i talked wih the owner and thats the final! Thx guys!

[Dystopia]

@ElMafias - Logo looks awesome, one thing I want to see is the L go into the hat rather than underneath the dark shade, it would add depth so much more. Just select the shape of the L and hit delete on the hat layer. Duplicate the hat layer before doing so and keep the original just in case you mess up. If the shadow messes up when you delete make a new layer and merge it with the hat layer, that way it wont get in the way. I'm sure you know all of this already but just incase you dont... Try out the L going into the hat.

@Mockage - Ok man why not. Here's something I posted yesterday to keep clientel and followers up to date with what I've been doing.

http://espycreative.co.uk/design-update-julyaugust-12/

[Inky]

So I've been working on my cv/resume:



I feel I need some help with the text on the right. What could make it better and should I add or remove anything? I was thinking of adding the objective but I've heard that since it'll be on my standard resume it isn't necessary. Also any other tips on how I could improve this piece are welcomed as well.

(and the link on there needs to be updated with more work, I've just been lazy)

[blitz]

Sweet Jesus Inky, did you make that all from scratch?

[Inky]

Most of it, yes. I used 5 stock images mostly for the background and the brick wall texture. The rest was done in Illustrator for the base of the buildings, then Photoshop for the details and InDesign for some of the text.

[blitz]

QUOTE (Inky @ Thursday, Aug 16 2012, 16:09)

Most of it, yes. I used 5 stock images mostly for the background and the brick wall texture. The rest was done in Illustrator for the base of the buildings, then Photoshop for the details and InDesign for some of the text.

Then you're talented as f*ck. I'd hire you, if that's something...

[ElMafias]

Alright, i figured it out! Thanks Dystopia! CLICK FOR FULL
EDIT: Here is the link just in case you want to see it in a white background


This post has been edited by ElMafias on Thursday, Aug 16 2012, 22:07

[Dystopia]

QUOTE (ElMafias @ Thursday, Aug 16 2012, 22:04)

Alright, i figured it out! Thanks Dystopia! CLICK FOR FULL EDIT: Here is the link just in case you want to see it in a white background

Good man.

@Inky - Sick, real good man. Where is the stock from, seems CG-ish.

[Narcis_speed6]

QUOTE (ElMafias @ Thursday, Aug 16 2012, 22:04)

Alright, i figured it out!

You should consider recreating the resource in future.

[DeeperRed]

Inky, that CV is looking slick as f*ck. Love the CG, cartoon style.

To continue the trend, here is a blast at my new cv after scraping the old one.



It folds in half at the middle horizontal and holds a DVD with a video CV which is watchable here


Would really love some feedback as I am sending this to quite an important person.