The Reed Center

I apologize for not posting anything for a long time. I have been busy with the 365 project as well as working on a logo. Today I am posting about the logo for The Reeds Center. There are 3 partners (psychologists) that created their own therapy company (center) in New York City. The concept behind the logo is that these 3 psychologists are coming together to help people grow.  The situation was that they already had a logo created on a "create a logo site," however they didn't like the type face nor the color of the logo. I had to retrace the logo, as well as fix color, typeface and placement. I am not yet finished with the project, but here is what they gave me and what I have given them up-to-this-date.

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365 project

My husband gave me a very good idea to start what is called a "365 Project" which is to create something once a day all year long. I guess this is also considered a New Years' resolution to draw every day. This year I plan on doing a sketch everyday and here are 2 examples from yesterday and today. They are just rough ideas and actually I really enjoy it because it doesn't take too long, nor do I have to make a long commitment to finish a project. Plus, I get to start new ideas and can take from there in to a final project if I choose. Another example is my husband is going to make a mug/cup everyday and the point is to explore new shapes and designs. I encourage anyone to do this project whether you are a photographer, writer, scientist, or whatever you enjoy doing, do something creative once a day this entire year (it's not too late to start).

Lady of the Wind

You know I have done other elements dancers so far like fire and ice and now I have decided to illustrate the wind as a dancer. I was inspired by a dancer with a flowy piece of cloth she was dancing with and it reminded me of the wind.  I have gotten a bit further on this project, but I don't want to show it unfinished, so here is my sketch. 

Vinyl Wall Quotes

I have been applying for Graphic Design jobs here in Salt Lake and one was a wall vinyl company that did quotes for home and office. Unfortunately, I did not get this job, because I have not had enough experience with typography. Honestly, this annoyed me because I have had quite a bit of experience in design. In my opinion wall vinyl quotes are not that difficult to make. Therefore, I created 2 samples to display. I would like to know your opinion on the typeface choice and if you'd buy one of theses. I am going to print these out on vinyl and hopefully someone will have an empty wall to display it. (Let me know if you would want to sample this or a custom quote).

Ghost Opera

Here is another Kamelot concert inspired illustration. There was another female vocalist that sang the opera vocals in the song called the Ghost Opera. So the song is based on a dark theme and if you watch the official video you can see. So I want to get across the solemnity and the sadness of the song. My illustration is in its last stage of corrections, so any advice or comments would be wonderful!

Massage Therapy type face

All right. We are getting down to the wire with this logo. I am showing the woman who owns the company what the type faces looks like with the logo and I put which one I used under her company name. I would love any feedback or advice! Have a Happy Halloween! 

Massage logo

I have been so busy lately working my part time job and then catching a second wind in the evening to work on my art. I am still working on the massage logo and I came up with 3 versions and she chose "c". I went back and smoothed it out some more and showed it again. The next round she wanted heat rocks on the back of the figure and I was a little unsure about it, because I was told it looked like a reptile. Thankfully, she chose "a". Now all I have to do is send it in a package! This has been a very cool experience and I am so happy I am doing a trade for 3 very much needed massages.