retrograde Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hi all. Here is my very first piece done in Designer from back in August I think. It was done with the initial free beta before the app store version came out. I wanted to test drive the app after stumbling across it and checking out all of the features and also seeing Jonathan Ball's initial work. It looked pretty promising. So with a sketch I had kicking around of a concept that didn't get beyond the sketch, I dove right in. This idea was one of several I had for a local brewery's new brew called "Full Kilt" a high octane Scottish Ale. I got hooked almost immediately and found the workflow new but not entirely foreign. Things made sense. I immediately made the piece my avatar. :) It's all vector, no pixel persona in this one... StudioDorgs, sincetimebegan, paolo.limoncelli and 7 others 10 Quote http://www.kevincreative.com https://www.behance.net/kevincreative https://dribbble.com/kevincreative https://www.instagram.com/kevincreative/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MattP Posted January 6, 2015 Staff Share Posted January 6, 2015 Haha! So that's what your avatar is! :) That looks awesome, Kevin! A truly brilliant first work as well - top marks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrograde Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Cheers Matt. I had to pass the finished piece by the client, hence just getting around to posting now. Yeah, it felt pretty comfortable from the outset. Quote http://www.kevincreative.com https://www.behance.net/kevincreative https://dribbble.com/kevincreative https://www.instagram.com/kevincreative/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniemcbride Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Well, nice job! Lets open a 6 pack and celebrate! I know its a sad excuse to open a pint or 2 lol. Anyway really nice work man so cool to see it more than just an avatar. Quote LEARN AFFINITY DESIGNER TODAY. Follow me on twitter:@mixmediasalad or WATCH my FREE Youtube Channel Content Also check out my Affinity Designer Essential course on Lynda.com or Affinity Designer UX tools course and get a 30-day FREE!! trial to Lynda.com entire LIbrary by clicking this link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrograde Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks Ronnie, that sounds like a plan! Whoa you're either staying up really late or getting up really early? ;) Quote http://www.kevincreative.com https://www.behance.net/kevincreative https://dribbble.com/kevincreative https://www.instagram.com/kevincreative/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniemcbride Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yah, you are right I need to go get some sleep. Insomnia.... Quote LEARN AFFINITY DESIGNER TODAY. Follow me on twitter:@mixmediasalad or WATCH my FREE Youtube Channel Content Also check out my Affinity Designer Essential course on Lynda.com or Affinity Designer UX tools course and get a 30-day FREE!! trial to Lynda.com entire LIbrary by clicking this link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanzz Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Great vector work ! impressed ! Quote May the fun be with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejits Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I do like some high octane Scottish Ale! Love the use of shapes and gradients to create this wee guy, great work! Love the wee Tam O'Shanter on his noggin! George Quote eejits: a curious collection o' creatures - www.eejits-online.co.uk SUPPORT eejits on PATREON. Exclusive Content & Rewards available! www.patreon.com/eejits Get some awesome unique eejits merchandise at https://www.eejits-online.co.uk/shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakerlund Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Wonderful, i like the use of noise as well. I'd love to have a few of those beers :P peter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrograde Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks everyone! It's funny, in the 3d world "noise" is your enemy. In 2d it adds interest and tactile texture... ;) I like it here although it's sometimes a fine balance of how much is too much. It is nice to have the choice though. Bottoms up! leGordeau 1 Quote http://www.kevincreative.com https://www.behance.net/kevincreative https://dribbble.com/kevincreative https://www.instagram.com/kevincreative/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakerlund Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yes you're right, in 3D noise is unwanted but in 2D it can really be your friend. It's like early digital cameras and everyone used noise removal pug-ins and stuff to get cleaner images. And when the cameras started getting really good we also started adding back noise in post to get some life back into the image so they didn't feel so digital and clean. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrograde Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 The grass is always greener... and other similar cliches :D Quote http://www.kevincreative.com https://www.behance.net/kevincreative https://dribbble.com/kevincreative https://www.instagram.com/kevincreative/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yeah! Well done and cheers all round! Thirsty work being that talented. Does this mean that the client approves? They should. We do! I hope to see this from the inside of a beer tent one day...now where I did I leave my beer goggles? peter Ps I don't know what to do first: Pin it or drink it, hic! :D Quote MacBook pro, 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256 MB, OS X 10.11.6 http://www.pinterest.com/peter2111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denironaut Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Fantastic. sounds like its your round... Quote http://earnshaw.photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrograde Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Haha, you guys are seriously making me thirsty... :rolleyes: MattP 1 Quote http://www.kevincreative.com https://www.behance.net/kevincreative https://dribbble.com/kevincreative https://www.instagram.com/kevincreative/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricke76 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I say bravo, as long as it lasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Van Cleve Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Very cool! I wondered about your avatar. Heh. I'd prefer a nice Scotch, but an ale will do. Quote Journey forth my friend, by body if needs be... MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013), 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, OS X 10.14 beta || USB Keyboard, Wireless Trackpad, Wacom Intous 3 Tablet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnyb Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Excellent!! Quote 2021 16” Macbook Pro w/ M1 Max 10c cpu /24c gpu, 32 GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Sonoma 14.4.1 2018 11" iPad Pro w/ A12X cpu/gpu, 256 GB, iPadOS 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrograde Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks guys... I have as yet to try the actual brew...! Quote http://www.kevincreative.com https://www.behance.net/kevincreative https://dribbble.com/kevincreative https://www.instagram.com/kevincreative/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniemcbride Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Ain't that something, we get to design the brand and not once do we get to taste the product! #Designerproblems lol Quote LEARN AFFINITY DESIGNER TODAY. Follow me on twitter:@mixmediasalad or WATCH my FREE Youtube Channel Content Also check out my Affinity Designer Essential course on Lynda.com or Affinity Designer UX tools course and get a 30-day FREE!! trial to Lynda.com entire LIbrary by clicking this link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I do like some high octane Scottish Ale! Love the use of shapes and gradients to create this wee guy, great work! Love the wee Tam O'Shanter on his noggin! George and here's the proof, geddit? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/498703358712328987/ Quote MacBook pro, 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256 MB, OS X 10.11.6 http://www.pinterest.com/peter2111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks guys... I have as yet to try the actual brew...! Well, what are you waiting for? Quote MacBook pro, 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256 MB, OS X 10.11.6 http://www.pinterest.com/peter2111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrograde Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 I think I'm waiting for them to brew it... actually. :D It's a classic cart before the horse scenario I think... Quote http://www.kevincreative.com https://www.behance.net/kevincreative https://dribbble.com/kevincreative https://www.instagram.com/kevincreative/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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