Bale! Euros
The design (BTS)
Background: I loved the color scheme of the Wales kit and I wanted to make a design around that, something that could also promote the Euros coming up this summer.
Contrast: There is natural contrast between the red and the green as complimentary colors, but the added white elements provide a bit more contrast.
Alignment: I wanted to put the logo and number in the corners to allow maximum room for Bale to take up the design. The Name bubble is a little unconventional, but the alignment of it is roughly eye level with Bale and placed in a spot that looks as if he is the one saying it.
Proximity: Bale is the main feature in this design and takes up most of the canvas. He is placed on the left third and his eyes on the top third.
Repetition: A lot of the repetition comes from uniforms colors being repeated through the design. The green and red background is split and features small pops of yellow paint splatter.
Color Scheme: Green, red and yellow — all pulled from the uniform.
Font Choice: I wanted a playful, exciting font to match the colors and the screaming coming from the word bubble.
Photoshop: The main tools I used are listed below.
Texture layering
Paint bucket
Type tool
Subject select, quick selection and layer masking
Levels adjustment layer
Adobe Camera Raw
Brightness and contrast adjustment layer
Pen tool
Stroke and effects
Custom paint brush tool
Photo Credits: The Guardian.
Font credits: Bababoom BB, Regular.