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Title: Feedback on CPO (Joust)
Post by: mike boss on August 18, 2015, 07:36:39 pm

I'm working on a CPO for a project.
I've never done a CPO where I did not have a template to follow.
I'm very nervous.

I think in the end the CPO could be cut, and drilled out to the specifics of the design. However, how do I know the design feels good ?
I find this quite daunting a task to be honest.

Even lining up player 1 and player 2.

Should they be an equal distance from the middle, or should the pods be an equal distance from either side ?

Any advice and feedback is welcome.

Thank you


*** some of these pics are simply close up, detail pics/ some are the early draft ***

Title: Re: Feedback on CPO (Joust)
Post by: mike boss on August 18, 2015, 11:49:35 pm

Some revisions to the artwork.
And the marquee to go along with the CPO.

I like the version with the bevel/embossed detailing.  I later changed the grain texture (not shown) to have more black in it. Really makes the grain texture pop.
I'm quite happy with that.

I think for best results once finalized the art will need to be printed to scale and  tested for fit.

Any and all feedback welcome. Thanks

Title: Re: Feedback on CPO (Joust)
Post by: sellsellsell2000 on August 19, 2015, 04:50:20 pm

Need help on the logo?? :cheers:

Title: Re: Feedback on CPO (Joust)
Post by: mike boss on August 19, 2015, 06:30:48 pm

Quote from: sellsellsell2000 on August 19, 2015, 04:50:20 pm

Need help on the logo?? :cheers:

A Joust logo ? Meaning a knight on an ostrich, or the text based logo ?
I'm doing this for a customer who likes the Old English style font to be honest.

Title: Re: Feedback on CPO (Joust)
Post by: mike boss on August 19, 2015, 07:41:45 pm

I drew this for sideart, I used the pen tool, but set the brush to pencil.
I'm still learning to draw in Photoshop.
It was my understanding that despite the pencil looking "jagged" (for lack of a better word) up close, when printed it is actually quite smooth looking.
I certainly hope that is the case, as this is going to be printed in a rather large size.


*** I've added some shots showing the progression of the artwork ***

Title: Re: Feedback on CPO (Joust)
Post by: mike boss on August 28, 2015, 07:44:20 pm

I guess no negative feeback is a good thing ! :applaud:

Title: Re: Feedback on CPO (Joust)
Post by: sellsellsell2000 on September 01, 2015, 05:07:09 pm

Quote from: mike boss on August 28, 2015, 07:44:20 pm

I guess no negative feeback is a good thing ! :applaud:

+1 :cheers:

Title: Re: Feedback on CPO (Joust)
Post by: eds1275 on September 02, 2015, 10:50:00 am

Another alternate X-Men Universe where cyclops rides his mighty bird steed into battle!

No really though it looks good. The only thing I can say is this guy is battling likely to the death and seems pretty snmiley about it.

Title: Re: Feedback on CPO (Joust)
Post by: mike boss on September 02, 2015, 07:42:24 pm

Thanks guys appreciate it.
I'm new to drawing in Photoshop, and in general my drawing has declined a ton over the years.
I want every customer to be happy and this task was kind of intimidating.
But some great minds (and artists) here, so the feedback is massively important.

Thanks all