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LKK · 2010-09-04, 12:53

Version 1

Comments?

PreSage · 2010-09-04, 13:32

I was thinking of throwing this sig in but, since I made it a while back...feel kind of guilty that I'm not making something new for the SOTM. But I just don't have time to make anything new right now. Oh well, I'd just like some feedback, if it's okay. The image is a bit blurry, so if anything I may have to sharpen it. EDIT: on second thought...I don't know if the sig is even Halloween-related enough for this SOTM??

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Originally Posted by LKK

Version 1

Comments?

I like it, LKK. Colours and text go really well together. But maybe try to have the girl and the text blend into the background a bit more?

Urei · 2010-09-04, 14:21

First try at the theme. Been long since I took part in this contenst. Be gentle

@ LKK
As PreSage said, the character stands out very much and does not blend well with the rest of the picture

Suomi · 2010-09-04, 16:11

v3 of bloody rose

v4 of bloody rose

V2 of Huntress

v3 of huntress

Cyz · 2010-09-04, 21:19

My try:

^ I thought I should try getting away from pumpkins and bats

. Just because it's Halloween doesn't mean it had to be something scary right?

Hmm, epic fail?

Suomi · 2010-09-04, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyz

My try:

^ I thought I should try getting away from pumpkins and bats

. Just because it's Halloween doesn't mean it had to be something scary right?

Hmm, epic fail?

I love the sig. I just don't know about how halloweeny it is.
NOT an epic fail by any means.

Cyz · 2010-09-04, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Sworn to Believe

I love the sig. I just don't know about how halloweeny it is.
NOT an epic fail by any means.

Ahaha, I know there were some people that even though it doesn't have halloween effects in it still look and feel like a halloween sig. I thought I could do the same but....I guess I should try a different approach.

Hooves · 2010-09-04, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyz

My try:

^ I thought I should try getting away from pumpkins and bats

. Just because it's Halloween doesn't mean it had to be something scary right?

Hmm, epic fail?

Defiantly not a fail!! I especially love that quote in the signature! It seems very Halloweenish

ganbaru · 2010-09-04, 23:30

LKK ,could use some blending
Cyz it's nice but I think than we should ask Solace if it fit the theme

Daniel E. · 2010-09-05, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreSage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sworn to Believe

v3 of bloody rose

v4 of bloody rose

V2 of Huntress

v3 of huntress

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyz

My try:

^ I thought I should try getting away from pumpkins and bats

. Just because it's Halloween doesn't mean it had to be something scary right?

Hmm, epic fail?

Sorry guys, but I am not feeling the Halloween in any of these sigs.

They all feel more like Dark or Gothic in theme IMHO.

Cyz · 2010-09-05, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel E.

Sorry guys, but I am not feeling the Halloween in any of these sigs.

They all feel more like Dark or Gothic in theme IMHO.

Oh well, worth a shot. Back to the drawing board again.

abet17 · 2010-09-05, 02:43

........
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my 1st draft ^_^

ganbaru · 2010-09-05, 08:00

abet17 it look like you writed holloween insted of halloween.

Namiey · 2010-09-05, 09:36

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Originally Posted by ganbaru

abet17 it look like you writed holloween insted of halloween.

well, i think it's because ichigo is in his hollow form..

my third draft: C&c plz..

Larthak · 2010-09-05, 11:26

Argh...tried to be original and draw a pumpkin by myself instead of relying on a render. Failed so horribly. T_T

I'm starting to hate this theme!

ganbaru · 2010-09-05, 11:39

Namiey I would suggest to show a little much more of her hat, not everyone would recognize Marisa ...

This will be my Final Entry

**Solace** · 2010-09-05, 16:43

I'm seeing a lot of entries that are generic "monster" signatures and not really associated with Halloween at all.

Halloween is celebrated/observed in two ways. The first is the modern commercial route which makes the holiday about costumes, candy, and spooky decorations like graveyards, pumpkins, skeletons, etc. Over the last century many famous monsters from literature have come to be associated with it as well - Frankenstein, Vampires, Werewolves, Ghouls, and many other unnatural creatures.

The second, and original view of Halloween was its pagan roots. Modern Halloween developed many of its traditions from the Celtic holiday Samhain, which celebrated the end of summer, the beginning of more dark days than light, and the return of the spirits (both good and bad).

You can read a decent summary of the history of Halloween here.

For this contest, I am trying to be as open as possible. However, I want to see some effort that ties your signature to Halloween. Simply having a generic monster or some text is not going to work. Make your entry feel like it is part of the Holiday. Please put some thought into this, and take your time. Entries aren't due for another three weeks. If you have to ask me if the something fits the theme because you aren't sure, please do so. I'm more than happy to offer input.

milan kyuubi · 2010-09-05, 16:59

Well I'll ask you Solace

Is this version of my sig considered as a halloween sig?

**Solace** · 2010-09-05, 17:33

It fits the theme. If I could offer some critique, the entry feels a little barren. I'm not sure which program you use, but maybe mess with the text a bit to have it go with the curve of the background more. And maybe blend the girl into the signature more, at the moment she feels kind of pasted in.

Hooves · 2010-09-05, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganbaru

Namiey I would suggest to show a little much more of her hat, not everyone would recognize Marisa ...

This will be my Final Entry

The final product for this signature is brilliant ganbaru

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2010-09-04, 12:53	Link #41
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	Version 1 Comments? __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

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Urei Star Designer Graphic Designer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Europe Age: 38	First try at the theme. Been long since I took part in this contenst. Be gentle @ LKK As PreSage said, the character stands out very much and does not blend well with the rest of the picture __________________ AD 2314 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 ~A wakening of the Trailblazer~

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Suomi Kaiba Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: David Tennant's bedroom in the TARDIS	v3 of bloody rose v4 of bloody rose V2 of Huntress v3 of huntress __________________

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ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	LKK ,could use some blending Cyz it's nice but I think than we should ask Solace if it fit the theme __________________

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abet17 jUsT be uR sELf Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 37	........ ........ my 1st draft ^_^ __________________

2010-09-05, 08:00	Link #53
ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	abet17 it look like you writed holloween insted of halloween. __________________

2010-09-05, 11:26	Link #55
Larthak ♪ ~ ♫ Artist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Europe Age: 35	Argh...tried to be original and draw a pumpkin by myself instead of relying on a render. Failed so horribly. T_T I'm starting to hate this theme! __________________

2010-09-05, 11:39	Link #56
ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	Namiey I would suggest to show a little much more of her hat, not everyone would recognize Marisa ... This will be my Final Entry __________________

2010-09-05, 16:43	Link #57
Solace (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006	I'm seeing a lot of entries that are generic "monster" signatures and not really associated with Halloween at all. Halloween is celebrated/observed in two ways. The first is the modern commercial route which makes the holiday about costumes, candy, and spooky decorations like graveyards, pumpkins, skeletons, etc. Over the last century many famous monsters from literature have come to be associated with it as well - Frankenstein, Vampires, Werewolves, Ghouls, and many other unnatural creatures. The second, and original view of Halloween was its pagan roots. Modern Halloween developed many of its traditions from the Celtic holiday Samhain, which celebrated the end of summer, the beginning of more dark days than light, and the return of the spirits (both good and bad). You can read a decent summary of the history of Halloween here. For this contest, I am trying to be as open as possible. However, I want to see some effort that ties your signature to Halloween. Simply having a generic monster or some text is not going to work. Make your entry feel like it is part of the Holiday. Please put some thought into this, and take your time. Entries aren't due for another three weeks. If you have to ask me if the something fits the theme because you aren't sure, please do so. I'm more than happy to offer input. __________________

2010-09-05, 16:59	Link #58
milan kyuubi Call me MK! :) Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The top of the world. Age: 34	Well I'll ask you Solace Is this version of my sig considered as a halloween sig? __________________ My Twitter account! *Thanks to* Godlike1889 *for the sig*!

2010-09-05, 17:33	Link #59
Solace (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006	It fits the theme. If I could offer some critique, the entry feels a little barren. I'm not sure which program you use, but maybe mess with the text a bit to have it go with the curve of the background more. And maybe blend the girl into the signature more, at the moment she feels kind of pasted in. __________________