CUSTOMIZABLE MYSPACE LAYOUTS & ILLUSTRATION

Ok, usually I avoid directly promoting companies in this section of my blog, but I found a really great site that simply must be talked about and if you have a myspace page, you really need to use this site to create the best possible presence.

http://www.myspacelayoutsupport.com/myspace-layouts/



Here is a high light of the capabilities of this site. And remember the interface is 100% customizable:

1. You can use their awesome graphics... or if you are like me you can upload an even better graphics of your own.
2. Through a simple easy to use User Interface you can change everything from color scheme to exactly which fields you want or don't.
3. Once you are finished - remember this is all free - you can click a button and presto! All the code is there waiting to be copied and pasted into your profile for the perfect layout!
   

HOTEL CHAIN - LOGO ILLUSTRATION

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HOTEL CHAIN - LOGO ILLUSTRATION

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I was contracted to create this logo illustration for All Sunny Hotels. A high end hotel chain that specialized in exotic locations in the Caribbean.

I was also contracted to create a whole line of illustrations around this logo as corporate collateral. Please click on this link to explore the additional products.

Free Advanced Photoshop Tutorials

I am always looking for great tutorials to help me expand my Illustration Skills. The link below will allow you to access over 60 highly useful advanced Photoshop Tutorials.



60 ADVANCED ADBOBE PHOTOSHOP TUTORIALS

MPIRE MUSIC GROUP - ILLUSTRATION

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The MPIRE MUSIC GROUP commissioned me to create this vector illustration of their name. Using a silhouette of the New York City skyline and the Empire State Building the inspiration behind the name becomes apparent.

Click on the following link to view the illustration in action and the other applications of the theme: www.myspace.com/mpiremusic

CUSTOM SWIRLS CURLS AND TWIRLS

A very popular design feature of modern Illustrations is the swirl. Creating them by brute force is not only a tedious method but will also yield a very inconsistent and rough finished product. Here is an example of the possibilities for the Swirls, Curls and Twirls:

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Obviously the above example is complex but the tutorial below will demystify the creative process and give you insight into the techniques necessary for creating Illustrations such as the Loyalty Card Illustration that I was contracted to create for Natura New York II.

Creating Custom Swirls, Curls and Twirls

PIZZA EXPRESS - MEMBER CARD ILLUSTRATION

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I was commissioned to create this illustration for Pizza Express. The client wanted their Reward Card to illustrate the feeling of an old time train ticket. I modeled the textures, block print effect and muted tones after actual 1800's steam engine tickets. The clients corporate color was lime green. And the train is the clients logo.

HOPE CHURCH - SEARCHING FOR HOPE ILLUSTRATION

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I was commissioned to create this illustration for the Hope Church campaign - "Searching for Hope?" We took a photo of a gentleman, a magnifying glass and a thumb print and created the illusion of the Magnifying Glass enlarging his eye. Although simple, the impact is precise and the double meaning delivers a powerful message.

You can see this artwork together with additional creations that I was commissioned to produce for Hope Church here: www.enteravalon.com/hope/hopearchive.html

AVALON "ONE FREE K.I.S.S." ILLUSTRATION

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This illustration was created for the AVALON - FREE KISS Campaign. Below is an excerpt from the campaign which was designed to shock you into wanting to know more. We modified the negative original statement of Keep It Simple Stupid to Keep It Stupid Simple:

GOT YOUR ATTENTION??!!

AVALON is a full service advertising and promotions agency. We create marketing and promotional services that, as the saying goes... Keep It Stupid Simple. From Flyers & Brochures to Press Kits & Websites... We draw attention by Keeping it Simple. AVALON - personalized service at most any budget.

For your free "Keep It Stupid Simple" consultation Please contact Susan Fish at 945.237.3083 or toll free 800.470.8905!

For more information please go to enterAVALON.com

HOPE CHURCH - SEMINAR ILLUSTRATION

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I was commissioned to create this illustration for Hope Church. I created a scene from the story of Jesus and his sermon on the mount. Three layers of silhouettes gives the illusion of a crowd while a soft gradient allows each layer to stand out from the one behind it. The Sermon on the mount is a well known story so the statement "He said what?!" is intended to make you question what you might hold as truth.

You can see this artwork together with additional creations that I was commissioned to produce for Hope Church here: www.enteravalon.com/hope/hopearchive.html

JA RULE MYSPACE ILLUSTRATION

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I was commissioned to create this illustration for the banner on Ja Rule's MySpace. It was created from two photos that were taken to promote his new album, The Mirror, due in stores soon.

You can see this artwork together with additional creations that I was commissioned to produce on his site: MySpace.com/jarule/

GEORGETOWN BAY - ILLUSTRATION

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This is the entrance illustration that I was commissioned to create for the Georgetown Bay Construction Project. The sign stands about 10 feet high.

The illustration was constructed of multiple photos collaged to appear as one inviting scene. The goal to entice visitors to a relaxing vision of a future home site.

To see additional illustrations designed for the same client, go to: www.visitgeorgetownbay.com

Header Illustration for Hellfire Horror Magazine

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This is the matching header illustration that I was commissioned to create for Hellfire Horror Magazines online presence. Sister site to Hellfire Metal Magazine. The rest of the site is still under construction but you can access it here: www.hellfirehorror.com

The techniques employed include, creating vector cutouts of verious horror elements and collageing them to give a feeling of a scene straight out of a horror flick.

Header Illustration for Hellfire Metal Magazine

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This is the header illustration that I was commissioned to create for Hellfire Magazines online presence. The rest of the site is still under construction but you can access it here: http://www.hellfiremetal.com/

The techniques employed include, creating vector cutouts of verious actual performers and collageing them to give a feeling of a live performance.

Its about time!

Hello blog world. After 12 years of being a professional independent illustrator and graphic designer I finally have a blog online to share my experience, tips, tricks, links and overall insight into the industry!

Please check back soon! I will be posting all month on the topic of Internet Resources for the Independent Illustrator. Try saying that 6 times fast!

Cheers!

Jon Fish

www.enteravalon.com