First signature in about a month, excluding requests. Me and my brother Ako brainstormed several ideas and a haunted theme came up, which was my favourite, so I made this based around that. The second version has text inspired by old horror movies that were hilariously not scary, mainly 'the Crypt' and the like. Please tell me which you prefer, and try to take note of all the small details scattered around the sig.
Also, I'm sure alot of you would like to know if any images were used, I used one character render, on the left of the sig and a picture of a haunted house. The original (below) was of very poor quality and didn't fit my ideas or into the sig resolution how I wanted it to, so I had to rebuild and redesign about 90% of it. So, it was pretty much just used for inspiration, as you can see once you look, it looks very different to the house in the sig.
Wow Tred.. I can't stop staring at it.. I prefer v1.. The banner is too distracting imo.. I really like how you did your name.. The only thing that's bugging me is the aura around the guy in the background.. The right side of the sig (Where the house meets with the trees) could be done better..
Maybe try removing the blue clouds above the tombstone..
But still.. Awesome work.. :lol:
09-14-2005, 10:24 AM
Tredici
Thanks for your warm response guys, and Lumix, thanks for your critique, what exactly is it that's bugging you about the 'aura', do you mean the guy in red standing by the doors? Cheers again, Tred.
09-14-2005, 12:55 PM
imported_starcraft
all i can say is amazing !
09-14-2005, 12:57 PM
Lumix
Maybe it's just me but the lines around the aura is bugging me.. Yea it's the guy standing by the doors.. :)
09-14-2005, 01:08 PM
Tredici
Thanks alot Starcraft, and Lumix, please don't think I'm annoyed at you for mentioning it, haha, it's those kind of comments that help us to get better! I'll make another version just for you! With weaker green mist on the right side, and I'll either get rid of the lines by the guy, or change them in some way. Much appreciated lads, Tredici.
09-14-2005, 01:34 PM
Tredici
Ok Lumi, this ones based on your critique, hope it's an improvement, please let me know. Cheers, Tred.
It looks good, and you can tell alot of work into it like most of your sigs. But it just doesn't appeal to me. The overall image lacks focus and it's tough to really look at it. A signature isn't exactly the best place to display a portrait, mostly the style you do.
I think you should really focus your talent on larger pieces and expand out of the small canvas sizes.
09-15-2005, 06:28 AM
Bram
that ownz very cool & orginal!
09-15-2005, 07:47 AM
Wiseson
with the changes it looks much better imo, excellent work. :)
09-15-2005, 11:41 AM
Tredici
Much appreciated Bram and Backlash :).
Thanks alot for that Zeek, I really do understand what you're saying. But strangely, I believe what you have commented on is a positive quality of a sig. I love spending more than just a second or two staring at sigs. I try to capture a general focal point, in this case, the zombie on the left, and then have several sub-focal points to hold attention of the viewer, e.g. my name on the tombstone, the windows, the fist breaking through the soil, the bats, the haunted butler at the entrance and the ghost which can only be seen once light pierces it. This way, people continue to stare at the sig, just trying to make sure they've seen and noticed everything about it.
Admittedly, I have brought this style to a larger canvas, but don't believe it's all quite ready for public viewing. Thanks for the interest guys. Tredici.
