Welcome to 2020. It's a new year, the holidays are over and it's time to get back to biz. It's winter here in Phoenix, AZ and it's so nice. We're getting a little frost on the windshield of the car and some cooler temps in the day. I know it's not winter like some of our northern and higher elevation friends experience, but it's a welcome break from our long hot summer.
I've been pretty busy, but still working on some artwork here and there. One project I recently completed was requested by a friend of mine. She's been getting out of her comfort zone, trying to construct a project/gift for her girlfriend: a make up table complete with lighted mirror. She asked if I could design and illustrate a logo for this desk, to specifically customize this unique project and help with a solution to carry it out.
My friend wanted to show/reflect her partner's talent and love of singing, and customize it with her initials; LA. LA (Los Angeles), is also where she's from. The basic idea was there, so I got out the sketch book and pencil and drew up some ideas. When I got to where my friend, Janessa wanted to go with this, I completed a tight sketch to work off of.
I took the sketch into Photoshop on my computer and using the power of layers, I started plotting points and creating paths. For the most part, it's assembled with dark layers on bottom, working toward the lighter ones on top. I created two designs. One with a star and one without.
When finished she decided she wanted the mic w/cord on the desk top and the star version as a small decal for the lighted mirror frame. The next step - search the internet for a company who can print the decals. We found Stickersstickers.com and had them print for us. They did a great job at a reasonable price. The next step was to apply the decals. So I got together with Janessa and we applied them to the prepped desk. Janessa used a product called Modgepodge to cover and seal the decals to prevent peeling and damage. (she told me later that the Modgepodge worked great).
When finished - the desk looked wonderful and is a piece to be treasured for many years to come. I'm happy that I was able to assist in helping this project become an amazing gift.
Well, gotta go. I hope you all are doing well and that your projects are coming along nicely.
Peace,
Tom
Tom Kreienbrink
on-line portfolio: www.behance.net/tk-art
on-line gift shop: https://www.zazzle.com/store/kbrink_design
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