Icon for a guitar learning app.The metaphor was selected by the client himself.Initially, I suggested to use a chalkboard, which, I thought, would show the concept of 'learning' in a nice way.But the client thought that a pencil sketch on paper would look better.
Personally, I found the paper-sketch idea interesting and thought to give it a unique look.I am quite happy with the outcome so far.
While working on the icon, I learned something new.Instead of creating three different sections for the red part, I used a single layer with a rather complex gradient.Used the same technique for the white stripe and the blue end.
Don't forget to check the full view.Suggestions will be appreciated.
I've used the gradient method you mentioned before, but I've had trouble when I cannot rotate the gradient (in the layer styles) to the shape's slope. Yeah, you can make a layer of the gradient, but then it's harder to edit. Same with smart objects. :/ It works great if you want the lighting to show on more surface angles than it would otherwise, though, as you did. ^^
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Icon for a guitar learning app.The metaphor was selected by the client himself.Initially, I suggested to use a chalkboard, which, I thought, would show the concept of 'learning' in a nice way.But the client thought that a pencil sketch on paper would look better.
Personally, I found the paper-sketch idea interesting and thought to give it a unique look.I am quite happy with the outcome so far.
While working on the icon, I learned something new.Instead of creating three different sections for the red part, I used a single layer with a rather complex gradient.Used the same technique for the white stripe and the blue end.
Don't forget to check the full view.Suggestions will be appreciated.
Update: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7030224/Guitar-Update.jpg
almost 2 years ago
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Jeff Broderick
On a roll my friend! Just amazing!
almost 2 years ago
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Wil Nichols
Beautiful.
almost 2 years ago
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Gert Jan Lodder / Pixellod
Magnificent work, buddy!!
almost 2 years ago
This is so sex.
almost 2 years ago
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Kyle Gray
Wowzer! Great concept and execution!
almost 2 years ago
Awesome work! The colours of the pencil are great.
almost 2 years ago
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Egor Kosten
Awesome, I like it!
almost 2 years ago
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Jack Thomas
How was the sketch part created?
Did you use a wacom?
almost 2 years ago
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Daniel Waldron
Looks great for a 512, I'm interested to see how the details hold up with the smaller sizes.
almost 2 years ago
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Rafal Jankos
Great job! :)
almost 2 years ago
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Kubilay Sapayer
woaa
almost 2 years ago
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Fabio Benedetti
The pencil details are really good Asher, it looks like the sharp pencil has just drawn the shape of the guitar. This is a great touch. Big up.
almost 2 years ago
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Wil Nichols
I've used the gradient method you mentioned before, but I've had trouble when I cannot rotate the gradient (in the layer styles) to the shape's slope. Yeah, you can make a layer of the gradient, but then it's harder to edit. Same with smart objects. :/ It works great if you want the lighting to show on more surface angles than it would otherwise, though, as you did. ^^
almost 2 years ago
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Ryan Poolos
The crispness of this is excellent.
almost 2 years ago
http://prntscr.com/2f8e9 make the middle color less bright.
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almost 2 years ago
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Oasim Karmieh
that is just genius!
almost 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing the gradient tip. I'm always in favor of compacting as many layers as possible.
almost 2 years ago
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Julien Renvoye
THAT'S a hot curly page ! Nice shot man
almost 2 years ago
That page curl and line thing is what I am currently working on for my new app (Tasks). Nice work!
almost 2 years ago
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Gianluca Divisi
That's really beautiful!
almost 2 years ago
Sliiiiick!
almost 2 years ago
The perspective on those hole-punched holes is the best I've seen, great work!
almost 2 years ago
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David Im
love it
almost 2 years ago
so cool. I liked a lot the perspective you made in the paper holes.
almost 2 years ago