Along with designing a new banner, I've also decided it's time to split my shop in two, one for the crochet and fiber arts pieces, and another for the mixed media paintings. I'll keep the title "Bobbi's Art: Art as Life and Life as Art" for the blog and my mixed-media store. The fiber arts shop will most likely be my name, with a tag line that says something about fiber arts and crochet. This has really put some kinks in my brain. How do I come up with an image that says it all? Do I even want that? Now I'm as changeable as the wind, but my main artistic focus right now is on the fiber arts. I just barely have any desire to paint; that has become a now and then thing for me. That being, I think I should focus on the thread part of things.
I would love to hear your thoughts on these ideas I've been playing with. They are all very rough sketches; I will keep playing with fonts, colors, positioning, photos, etc. As I look around the internet, I'm most drawn to simple, clean designs. I know I like a lot of white space; I'm not sure I want as much white space as the first three examples. I do like all the visual texture in the last two, but the text gets lost. That's another thing I discovered: I really like the look of smaller, more simple and casual text, in plain black or grey. OK, those are my thoughts. Now tell me what you think. What are you drawn to? Also, I changed the blog font. What do you think of it?
I really like #4 as well. As long as the picture is big enough, the text is nice and clear! (It was bigger in my feed reader for some reason, and there was a big difference in how easy it was to read.) I agree, the texture makes it feel very warm and inviting. (HA- my captcha below is knited)
ReplyDeleteI like the first banner since you can see the image and read the wording...but the photos of the last two are compelling as well. I can understand it gets crazy when you try to sort out branding...I tend to change things now and again as well. I think it's just important to pick something... more than anything, I think people just start to associate a certain logo, look or photo to you...so it reminds them immediately!
ReplyDeleteI like the colors in #4, but I like the styling in #5. I would just change the text to stand out a little more, otherwise, it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteThe white space does look clean, but can look generic - which your work is not - and it doesn't seem like you want it too generic.
ReplyDeleteI think if you used a flat background (instead of a doily pattern) and then included your crochet project, thread, thimble, crochet hook, etc. along the edges, you could use the simple font (which is great, in my opinion) but it wouldn't get so lost. I like your ideas so far, but in the ones with photos, I feel like I'm straining to read what your "tag line" is...
Thanks!
Thanks for the input. If it doesn't rain again today (!) I'm going to retake some shots and try them out on you again tomorrow:)
ReplyDeleteCreative people tend to like change, and yet we are advised to "decide and stick with it". *sigh*
ReplyDeleteYour work is so filled with rich colors and texture...be sure to highlight that in whatever you decide.
xo
I really like the last one (#5?). It's the perfect type of imagery.
ReplyDeleteOh, I leave for a little bit and look what happens!
ReplyDeleteChange.
ugh.
So far, I like the last one best except I can't read the writing real well....
But then I am old and blind, so what do I know?!?