Want a Hand with that Crayon Box?
I work with the Squidoo Design Group, so a request placed to that group may end up on my desk from there.
That also means that a request placed to that group should not be placed directly to me.
Group Artwork Request and an IMPORTANT Warning
If I have done artwork for you, please make sure that you have actually downloaded your artwork and hosted it on your own server. The Designs By Fern version will no longer be available after September 18. 2007.
If your artwork is removed and you have no local copy, please contact me to make arrangements to receive your originals.
Group Artwork: LENSMASTER SOUP
Request: MOD to LENSOUP
Group Artwork: WORLD OF THE KRITARD
Group is inactive.
Group Artwork: GEEKENFODDER
Group Artwork: WARRIOR WOMEN
DIY Approach to Logo Making
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What Happens When...
if I ask for a logo, what goes on?
If I can't come up with a mental image rapidly, I send you an email or mesage asking for some input. Once I've received your response, it's off to the drawing board...
... almost
What Happens THEN...?
You almost made it to the drawing board...
Once I get your responses, I head into the big bin of existing similar groups (if I can find any) to see what approach they have taken. This is important - I don't want to copy any other group's look and feel, so this tells me what design directions to AVOID. Once I've done that, it's off to the drawing board...
... almost
Still Not Drawing? How Come?
You should be drawing something by now, Casey.. no?
In the past few decades of working in the graphic arts, I've collected a gazillion stock art and clip art collections, most of which have never seen daylight. Those lurk behind the scenes, waiting for the right project to show up. At this point, I go through a half dozen or so catalogs and collections, gathering together a package of what I like to call inspiration elements. I may not use them in this project, but I will look at them to keep my focus.
So, with my inspiration elements at hand, it's off to th e drawing board...
... almost
(bored yet?)
WHAT?! Still not to the @#^% Drawing Board??
Confession time...
Instead, I turn to my handy dandy iMac Intel Core Duo, plug my Wacom drawing tablet
into a USB port, and get to work. Wacom Power!
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Where's My STUFF!?
If you have changes, instead of accepting the art, use that message to let me know what changes you want.
If you requested artwork from -here-, then look in the Out Box here, and find your link. Follow that link to look at the artwork and retrieve it. If you have changes, send me a message through this lens.
I keep a status report on Design Group. If you're in a panic to get something done, and I have not yet started on your artwork, send a message to Janusz through that group page.
If You're SERIOUS about Photoshop
Don't pass this up
I've been using Photoshop for years, and there is still TONS of stuff I don't know about it. Lucky for me (and now for you as well), Dennis Plucinik has done a lot of the dirty investigative work for both of us, and has produced an absolutely MANDATORY advanced photoshop tutorial collection. Go visit, bookmark, study, gasp in amazement. This is a resource you do not want to be without, as you venture into the nooks and crannies of Photoshop of any rev level. Place your Request Here!
All orders subject to time, availability, clarity, crayons
Here's how:
I would like some art for [group name] at [full group URL]
I need (select from below)
[ x ] complete set
[ x ] group header banner (see below)*
[ x ] 100x100 (good for logo work)
[ x ] 80x80 (good for module work)
[ x ] 50x50 (great for personal gifting)
[ x ] MOD of [group name from above]
[ x ] URGENT - Please prioritize - I'm in a mad hurry
See my post for an example of what gets my attention.
* for my group banners, I use 725x125 and have found that works well. The width can be up to 730 and you can make it as tall as you need. Please be reasonable and realistic - this is for free, after all. If you need large projects and suites, buttons, site designs and the like, I work on a contract, job or hourly rate. Contact me directly for quotes, proposals, prototyping and rates.
AdrienneJenkins wrote...
Thanks for the artwork for the collective Squidoo community.
Posted February 27, 2009
JaguarJulie wrote...
I must admit that I am totally amazed by all the talented designers that I come across on Squidoo. Some awesome designs! 5*****
Posted August 23, 2008
voodoomama wrote...
Very informative. I just started working with photoshop and a wacom tablet and I don't know what took me so long! Voodoo Squiddoodles
Posted April 15, 2008
Tolovus wrote...
Quite a free service you're offering here! Your advice about photoshop will be taken seriously by this baby squid... 5 stars!
Posted September 21, 2007
ShawnsBidness wrote...
What a kind service to fellow Squids. Great lens too! Thanks for all you do. 5 STARS!
Posted August 26, 2007
Karendelac wrote...
I gave you 5 stars. I enjoyed the style of your lens and look forward to future visits. All the Best, Karen at Karen's Kinkade Art Store
Posted August 05, 2007
Aika wrote...
cool lens Casey, very artistic of yours. I am also into graphic and web designing. :) More stars!
Posted August 01, 2007
awelldressedbullet wrote...
5 Stars for sure, so many great lenses, so little time! - Kathy
Posted July 29, 2007
KimGiancaterino wrote...
The Squidoo Design Group spruced up both of my groups and I'm glad to see your talents added to the mix.
Posted July 28, 2007
North_Cascade_Trading_Company wrote...
Wow.. didn't even know there was such a service. This is just awesome. 5 stars and onto my favs.
Hope to see you at my lens Bella Sara Cards.
Posted July 27, 2007
Barkely wrote...
I want one of those pens! Sounds like fun. You have some beautiful artwork here!
Posted July 26, 2007
k8company wrote...
Casey, I should be angry at you but instead I'm fawning over you and your lenses, blogs, and who knows what else? Angry because I have now spent way to much time looking at your fabulous stuff, and not enough time on my not-that-interesting-now stuff. You must stop this! :D
Posted July 20, 2007
My-Mobile-Watchdog wrote...
Great stuff! I lensrolled you and voted you 5 out of 5!
Posted July 16, 2007
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