T Emblem/Badge Logos in Photoshop
Artists of the Day
Note how the artists combine many approaches, photography, illustrations, text, textures, splats, limited color palettes, color emphasis, etc.
dX-Emblem Logo Tutorial
One of the easiest and most fun uses of PS is in its ability to create cool 3D text + image effects, perfect for emblem logos! This tutorial will take your abilities to use Layer Styles to the next level and will help with your next weekly project #7.
Create your own sports themed logo but use a name of one of your childhood sports teams and the colors of your choice.
Expert Tip: Loading Brushes into Photoshops Brush Pallette
Further Study: Abstracts in graphic design example 1, example 2, example 3
Production Background: The 8 Minute Guide to Image Resolution
H Grunge
Artists of the Day
we cover some basic comic style and painterly style next week.
dX-Grunge Style
This gritty style reflects the wear & tear of time on the streets and exposure to the elements. Be careful with it's use as it is trendy but still is a good look to have in your "toolbox". Use the link here, and use your own image (yourself, you and a friend or two)
Further Study: History of the Grunge style and here for more examples.
Expert Tip: Good resource for grunge brushes and textures Brusheezy
and Smashing Mag and Adobe
Study Guide for Quiz 10 - Ch 19 & 20
These were short chapters with very little covered so just read them and understand the little that they did cover.