Every so often I get asked to make a logo which makes me happy that I paid attention in my design classes. A struggle I have with a lot of my students is that they think that as an illustrator they don't need to know design (or how to use a computer for that matter). Some of them often find out too late that it is essential. Even if you're not designing a logo per se, there is still a good amount design that goes into each illustration.
I recently finished this one below for His-n-Herbs and I've added some others that I have done over the years. I don't usually show these off.
Every year I get asked to design the logo for the Relay for Life in Medford, NJ. It is a 24 hour walk-a-thon that usually takes place at a local high school track. The logo has to be created keeping in mind that it will be used for a one color silkscreen for t-shirts, mugs, etc.
The logo for my church's youth group of which my wife and I help lead.
A hooded sweatshirt design. Typing Hebrew is not fun, since you have to do it backwards. Coming up with a method to make the design look weathered was also a challenge.
This one was done for Helping Hand, a concierge business. This design was for the 2 sided business card.
In connection with the Relay for Life stuff, this one was done for an after-treatment support group which was started by a good friend, Susan Jones, who has since gone home to be with the Lord.
And finally this was created for Lighthouse Tabernacle, a local church. I used the colors from their stained glass windows to construct the lighthouse.
1 comment:
These are cool to see, thanks for posting. I'm surprised to hear your students don't appreciate (or have an interest in) graphic design. Illustrators eventually do some design OR at least WORK with designers!
The new logo (His & Herbs) has a great feel – the colors and design clearly convey peace and health. That should serve the client well.
Love the concierge logo - the snake is a brilliant twist!
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