Cover Art Entry by mikeerson
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This was my entry for the cover art contest. I put it together the last 24 hours before the contest ended. I had a completely different Idea that I was working on when I tried to download Renderosity's font and "R" logo... I lost the work I was working on for hours 3 different times... Computer problems and DFO problems. Anyway, my thoughts for the cover was:
1. It had to be colorful
2. It had to catch the eye
3. It had to represent ARTISTS from around the WORLD.
4. It had to be Marketable, so Rendo could put it on shirts, coffee mugs, hats, etc...
5. THE COMMUNITY COULD HANDLE LOOKING AT IT FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS - LOL
I wanted Rendos ART on the cover to mean something... we are a close community of artists that really feel like we're neighbors/friends and it truely doesn't feel we live on the other side of the planet far far away.
I put a female artist in there, because when thinking beauty, everyone thinks of a female - look at the pin ups on this site - who uses a male nude Pin Up??? (ok, I hear ya, BONDAGE - LOL)
I originally was going to use the statue of liberty with the pallet and paint brush, but that was unfair to artists from around the world, so I went with her pose and chose long hair for the image of young and free.
I loved the fractal images I got from Rita, the sun one showing energy/power - I thought that reprsented Rendo (this site gets so many uploads every few minutes)
The "R" was a little tricky... I know Rendo wants to use it, so I put the fractal sun behind it to show the energy is glowing within the "R" - Which is Renderostiy. I used the continents to represnt the community.... The art is so small, you can't tell the continents are actually clouds - bummer.
I wanted the community to have my vision so bad that when I had problems with my computer, I couldn't quit. I actually stayed up all night to make this so I could get it in the contest by deadline... as the night dragged on, I knew I was going to have to miss work... I called in and told them I was too exausted to make it - I DON'T DO THAT. - THAT'S HOW MUCH RENDO MEANS TO ME -
This art was uploaded into the contest with only 10 minutes to spare before deadline. I can actually say I felt 90% thrilled with what I had done. I did feel I had a good chance at winning. If I was to of chosen a different entry to win, it would of been e-brinks (because of the art, even though he was the only artist I recognized in the contest)... e-brinks art was sweet - it showed a futuristic community - unfortuneately, like my design, you lost so much with the size limitations.... but, I could of handled looking at e-brinks design for the next two year.
I did not win.
e-brink did not win.
the entry the community wanted - did not win.
the enty that did win, does not have art in it.
In two years, this contest will be upon us again. I beg all you fantastic artists out there to give it your all and give it a go... In my eyes, this contest was a failure... I have over a hundred favorite artists that I comment on ALL THE TIME... I only recognized one name (e-brink)... I know e-brink had a shot at winning... AND.... I know all my favorite artists out there too would of had a great chance at winning - I'm so disapointed my friends didn't come to this party.... I am disapointed with what renderostiy chose for the cover art.... WHERE WERE YOU GUYS/GALS???
Comments (40)
atlas7
Very nice job !! I like it ! 5+
Darkwish
Well.... Really great work for new "logo" for RoS. 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!
carlx
Cool, I like this design, Mike!!!
decie
you did fine work and it would have been in the running in my eyes. and i for one did think of entering because I used to make banners for web sites, but when i looked over the last ones i said no point cos there is lots of talent and my stuff is not needed. and if i did enter i would have felt like you hart broken so i say whats the point.
brycek
Fantastic design..well done!!
pops
You did a great job and there were so many that were awesome. I would have hated to have to judge these because of all the talent
magnus073
This is a great job you did on this Mike and it sounds like you had to work hard at it as your computer fought you some. As for the contest I'm sorry I didn't know about it until now but this should have been up near the top and as you say if Peter entered the contest he surely should have been in the running too.
eekdog
great job mr mike, i think your submission is excellent,did not notice this contest was open. hope you did well my friend, i think these are superb designs mike. steve
mickeyrony
I do not comment often. But I believe well that your logo retains heat enormously and it would be time to be a little time to change as for holds. The others are like all a little similar to the others. My opinion, but do you know me and my opinions?? Cheer and mile mercies I then to help for remainder MICKEYRONY ((5++)) Je ne commente pas vouvent . Mais je crois bien que ton logo retient énormément de chaleur et il serait peurt être un peu le temps de changer comme pour le tient . Les autres sont comme tous un peu similaire aux autres . Mon opinion ,mais tu sais moi et mes opinions ?? Bravo et mile mercis je ne puis t'aider pour le reste MICKEYRONY ((5++))
3DClassics123456
Very good work. You're a very good illustrator!
shadownet
This was my favorite entry and at the time I did not even look to see who the artist was. It just jumped out at me and said "pick me pick me" so it got my vote. I think you did a super fantastic job!
Bossie_Boots
Very nice design i dont do compotitions my art is a release and is for me i like to read the comments butim not good enough to call myself an artist what i do here is a hobby good luck with your entry hugs lou x
Miska7
Very nice job. Your logo turned out great! Well done.
J5ive
Wow Mike This looks Awesome! Man you can tell you worked long and hard on your entry. It really does show! As for the contest I looked @ it and thought about it but well thats about as far as i got!!! I also as many of us do follow e-brinks work But havent even looked at the entries yet!! But i will now! Hey Mike like i said it looks Very Proffesional Well i didnt say that B 4 But I just did and I do Think it fits rendo's style!!! sorry you were disapointed! J5ive
HADCANCER
Neato Keen One
shotgung0d
I planned to enter this contest after the last one was held. Thought it would be fun. Since then I've entered a couple of contests and regardless of how well I did, didn't do, or should have done, it left a bad taste in my mouth. In one I placed well only to see others talk crap about the judging and in another didn't place and questioned the judging myself. Much like the art charts here, masterpieces are often overlooked when uninspired "cookie cutter" doodles show well. Strange world we live in. For what it's worth I did like your's and e-brink's entries. BTW - You should get some small enjoyment out of my next upload.
Kavette
Just wondering where are you viewing the winner of this contest?
Faemike55
My excuse, as it were, was that I did not know about it. the reason is that I do not go to the front page. Great art you've created and I don't know why you didn't place
angelafair
This is GREAT! Very eye catching! Great work on this!
Tablesaw
Maybe if you check out my site...Tablesaw...you won't think my art is such a failure. Great logos mikeerson.
MagikUnicorn
HEHEE Pretty COOL :)
lyron
The right thing is that I started one but it was so complex (made with fractals) that only one part took me 23h render time so I give up. Your entry was really great and even Tablesaw is a great artist I prefer yours. Fantastic work!!
dayna2
You work is good Tablesaws is better and desevers the win straight out no sour grapes now............peace. Dayna xx
mambo
very well down *****
Conniekat8
It's cool, very colorful! It's tough designing a catchy logo!
Eldeago
Well it looks great to me!
e-brink
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...
TheAnimaGemini
Well Mike, I was a bit surprised too about the winner. Boring and not really a great idea. I like yours a lot. Colorful like art should be.
BenBischop
I'm speechless Mike, you made an Top Art work....!! I saw the contest, but have little time...:( WauW,....you are hooked on RenderO....cool....;)
Tubeman
Kinda cool. I like it.