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DawnFrost β€” Lotn Opening

Published: 2011-07-09 07:38:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 8254; Favourites: 322; Downloads: 0
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Description A quick landscape painting of a concept I had for an opening scene to the comic. Still working out the bugs to the beginning and how I'm going to convey some key aspects with out actually showing them ... which as it sounds is a bit daunting/troublesome. BUT I think I'm nearly there.

I've also been trying out a new layout style that -while I don't want to give too much away- will feel more like watching a movie then reading comic.

Anyway, I know this picture isn't much but I hope you enjoy
and as always helpful critiques are much loved and appreciated.

Logo designed by: =akeli
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Comments: 38

shsl-norway [2012-03-08 18:22:49 +0000 UTC]

Sooooooo cool!
Now i start to read the comic!
i know that it must be good Β΄cause itΒ΄s from you!

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NevermoreTheWanderer [2012-01-20 22:06:43 +0000 UTC]

"We all have our demons" <---- nice touch

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michaelabow12 [2011-12-01 20:06:24 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful.

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hummingbird005 [2011-09-14 09:40:39 +0000 UTC]

i love the atmosphere of this painting and can't wait to see the comic

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Falcolf [2011-07-21 01:31:05 +0000 UTC]

Love the art styling yay for backgrounds which are gorgeous and movie-ish. At first glance I thought this was a more detailed piece, but then I realized it was more painterly, which is love.

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whisperpntr [2011-07-19 09:13:30 +0000 UTC]

I love the overall color and lighting.
And the background completely sets the mood.

Though I want to comment about my concerns for the font.

For graphic novel covers one doesn't need to be as fussy. They tend to change from story to story, cover to cover and can afford to look thin and calligraphic to match the mood.

However, if you are producing something that is firm, and that will be reproduced again and again, then one should look back to sources like twilight, lion king, and harry potter. And shrink the font to a thumbnail and then make the contrast so it is black and white to see if the sillouhette test passes or fails.

If you do a search for comic logos you will see most of them are bolder to increase visibility and have a certain character and personality especially if they are calligraphic. There is a very important reason for this. This logo will be placed EVERYWHERE in different colors, styles and designs.
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Something like the lion king which is simpler but more cohesive, balanced and works all throughout also does the same.
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They are not as fancy, and might look garrish to the unaware, but shrink them to 20% size and make them black and white. Chances are you can still see them clearly and their logos are absolutely memorable and one of a kind.

In your concept, the logo needs to be rasterized, especially on the "L" and the threads between the letters aren't fully vectorized, giving the viewer the sensation it is rushed or unfinished. Also the color doesn't contrast well enough with the background, just sorta blending in especially on the c and the "we all have our demons". That said, I think the problem is less with the colors and more with how lighter skinnier fonts need to be developed more. Calligraphic fonts ultimately poses a problem for visibility in general when in the future you market and merchandise your comic.

I intend on getting my logo professionally done too so I don't want to sound too critical. But these are the problems I've seen and personally faced and it is something all professional artists who get their comic developed will inevitably need to solve though may struggle on. (example: spider man's logos. some are garish, others hard to see and some are good but not "good" enough to replace all others)

I adore your work as usual and truly enjoy your comic. but if you want to read more on this go here.
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From what I've heard most often if you have to choose between elegance or visibility in title design, you would sacrifice the former without sacrificing character and mood. It's not as pretty but it gets the point across. (the calligraphy in the beauty and the beast was made thicker and less fancy but the contrast with the "BEAST" font made it an excellent title without losing visibility)
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Salem-Shadow [2011-07-11 00:29:45 +0000 UTC]

woot!

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EvaJanus [2011-07-10 23:46:27 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh this is very nice!

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imke14 [2011-07-10 13:46:41 +0000 UTC]

verrrry niiize!

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DEAFHPN [2011-07-10 07:45:39 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh you could use this for the form too or for like another skin Great work love this

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Irukapooka [2011-07-10 02:12:03 +0000 UTC]

I can't wait. I'm so excited for this.

Do you have an approximate time at which you think you will start uploading your comic again?

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TheWolf16 [2011-07-09 22:00:18 +0000 UTC]

this looks fantastic keep up the exellent work

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Lordfell [2011-07-09 21:03:58 +0000 UTC]

Oh great, I was thinking of doing a logo similiar to this for my up-coming comic as well (forest with the moon in the background). I hope people won't think I'm copying you.

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DawnFrost In reply to Lordfell [2011-07-09 21:32:42 +0000 UTC]

its a common enough opening I doubt anyone would accuses you of such. I actually based this off of the opening shot of a few disney movies

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Lordfell In reply to DawnFrost [2011-07-09 23:00:45 +0000 UTC]

Disney is awesome!

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CheshFire [2011-07-09 18:49:06 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE the use of text and the style of the text. It really makes this picture sing.

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LilLadyXtraordinaire [2011-07-09 18:18:49 +0000 UTC]

its great !

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KeitiWolf [2011-07-09 17:38:02 +0000 UTC]

i think "we all have our demons" should be centered under the title c:
the way its positioned in the corner makes it look like something that isnt very important. at first i thought it was just a copyright mark, so i didnt even bother looking right away.
in the middle, it will instantly grab attention the way it needs to.
i also really like the fonts you used. the title looks so..how would i say..magical, interesting, gives me a feeling of wonder and anticipation. i also love the color of it, it goes very well with the background, and gives off a very nice atmosphere to the picture.
the font of the demons makes it seem very mysterious, almost ghost-like, like someone is whispering it to me. unlike in someone else's comment, i think you should keep that font so it stays as its own if you do decide to move it.
the background is also very lovely. i LOVE the colors you used, and i love how the branches/leaves are placed about, especially that one branch on the right upper side.

i definitely like the style your going with, it is most certainly more movie-like, which i think is a very interesting and original direction to go with. c:

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DawnFrost In reply to KeitiWolf [2011-07-09 21:31:02 +0000 UTC]

I went and moved it and I think your right, it is much better suited underneath the title rather than in the corner. I think I was too preoccupied by trying to keep it in the shadows before.

As for the fonts I really have to thank akeli for the logo fonts and working with them -and me until they really looked just right.

The font for the "We all have ..." is actually 2 fonts combined.
LaPointe's Road
and
Jellyka Castle's Queen

both were found on www.Dafont.com

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KeitiWolf In reply to DawnFrost [2011-07-09 22:24:47 +0000 UTC]

it looks a lot better c:
and i know what you mean; sometimes i get too carried away with one thing, i dont consider or see another thing.

Akeli is a really great artist. its always nice to see two great artists come together to make something amazing!

ive never heard of combining fonts. D: i still have much to learn it seems.
and thanks for the link dear.<3

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BlackWolf08 [2011-07-09 17:27:29 +0000 UTC]

it's really pretty

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The-Skykian-Archives [2011-07-09 15:53:12 +0000 UTC]

Ooooo this is nice <3

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SiofraTural [2011-07-09 15:42:00 +0000 UTC]

Ooooo! This makes me giddy! :3

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Lyrak [2011-07-09 15:29:40 +0000 UTC]

Is it weird to say this looks like a movie title screen?

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DawnFrost In reply to Lyrak [2011-07-09 21:18:33 +0000 UTC]

thats actually what I was going for so nope not at all

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ImDoomed [2011-07-09 14:31:45 +0000 UTC]

absolutely beautiful

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quiroz2 [2011-07-09 14:17:25 +0000 UTC]

Now that looks cool. Nicely done!

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Stargazer69 [2011-07-09 12:55:50 +0000 UTC]

that looks so pretty! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

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InuHalfDemon [2011-07-09 12:52:15 +0000 UTC]

Very beautifully done! And can't wait to see what you come up with! I struggle at trying to find a good way to portray my comic ideas in the panels without giving a lot away all at once. It'll be fun to see what new style you chose!

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acreXin [2011-07-09 12:15:29 +0000 UTC]

very nice

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NoxKey [2011-07-09 09:28:33 +0000 UTC]

Wow amazing, it's really cool!

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Pathea [2011-07-09 08:41:13 +0000 UTC]

Oh it's very beautiful !
If I may, I think the sentence "We all have our Demons" should be under "Legacy of the Night". With the same typeface. Because here, in the corner, and with this typeface, that's... strange. I don't know how to say that. But I think under the title is the best place for your little sentence
(I'm sorry if my english is bad, I'm french =/)

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CentiumCuspis In reply to Pathea [2011-07-09 10:38:46 +0000 UTC]

But then "we all have our demons" would seem like a chapter name than a comment on the cover. unless that is what the author wants his/her call. sorry frost i don't know your gender.

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Pathea In reply to CentiumCuspis [2011-07-09 10:57:43 +0000 UTC]

Okay. But I think this sentence is not well placed. Or, perhaps, it is the typeface that is very different from the title.

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BurchBranch [2011-07-09 08:41:11 +0000 UTC]

ooo very pretty

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DemonfromAbove1 [2011-07-09 08:17:02 +0000 UTC]

looks great! btw, i love ur comic!!

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MinniHowl [2011-07-09 07:43:10 +0000 UTC]

Looks reall good! Mysterioouuuseee :3
I like all the different shades ad stuff

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WolfFoxDogHybrid1213 [2011-07-09 07:39:10 +0000 UTC]

it looks pretty good!

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