Fun with Envelope Distortions in Illustrator

How did I not ever learn to use the envelope distortion tool? It might be my new favorite. Don't worry mom, this isn't an actual outfit that I own ;) [laugh]

Have a great day!
~Christy

UCP of Texas logo

A good friend and former roommate of mine called me a few weeks ago to see if I would be interested in doing some freelance for the organization she works for, United Cerebral Palsy of Texas. UCP's main event is going to be held this August and is called the "Life Without Limits," Run, Walk and Roll. Up until now, UCP has not had a consistent logo for this event. They wanted something that would work well for both a T-shirt, as well as letterhead, etc.
So of course I took on the project! Here are some of my initial concepts...




I came up with one more concept, which was the most liked. I am still waiting to hear the final verdict, but here are the three versions of this concept that UCP is deciding on:



Maybe they will use one of the last two for the T-shirt and the first one for their letterhead? I should find out soon! Font may change as well.

End Art:
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~Christy

Round 1 for RIDE

So, here's the scenario:

It's Thanksgiving. At the beach. The turkey and stuffing have been engulfed by sources of mass destruction (aka our stomachs.)[Insert food coma here]

My ears perk up when I hear my Uncle talk about how he needs an abstract design for RIDE Extreme Sports. [Hmm I can design abstractly....]

Dialogue happens. (shortened from the actual conversation):
Uncle: "I just want an abstract motorcycle. Can you do that?"
Me: "Ummm letmethinkabout..YES."
Uncle: "I'll pay you."
Me: "Sweet."

So, here are my initial designs:

Feedback would be awesome!

Have a great day!
~Christy

Photoshop Fun

Call me crazy. Just trying to get a different angle!

(The process - First used pen tool to cut out the shape, aka me. Then, created several layers and used the shear tool to create the curved "me's." After that, used some lens flares, added a pink brush stroke to the background, put intense drop shadows behind all of the figures and used the "curves" tool to add contrast after flattening the image.)

Voila! INSTANT 80's!




My attempt at making the Columns 3D:
(Used lens correction, the pen tool, drop shadows (of course) and a fun brush))

Have a great day!
~Christy

A Wintry Mizzou

While in Columbia this past weekend I snapped a few of the columns in the snow. Isn't Mizzou just gorgeous? (Please say in the raspy voice of a British woman.)

Have a Great Day!
~Christy