I appreciate the time put in to create the L-USA logo, but I'm stepping
in line with Susan and putting my vote in for something a little, uh,
less...
I was very taken with Adrian's design for the Dartmoor L-USA series. It
said "stamp" right away to me... can we steal that idea & modify it for
our needs? I would be happy to spend a little time on it if need be.
A little patting of my own back.... I just completed and installed a 16'
long mural in the local childrens' library. I painted a dragon reading
one of a pile of books. Near the back of the dragon, along with some
titles of my favorite childhood books is one that reads "Letterboxes of
Dartmoor."
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[L-USA] Re: logo
From: Thom Cheney (tcgrafx@imagina.com) |
Date: 1999-03-08 08:31:56 UTC-08:00
[L-USA] Re: logo
From: Linda Aplin (linda@auc.com) |
Date: 1999-03-08 11:39:01 UTC-08:00
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Maybe it too much, but you know the postcards you see of individual states--block letters with topical images inside the letters and a drawing of the state in the background. Sort of campy, lots of fun.
Could a graphic like this work for our logo? Its so, so USA, and so much fun. (Maybe just the letters without the map in the background?)
Linda
Thom Cheney wrote:
>I appreciate the time put in to create the L-USA logo, but I'm stepping
>in line with Susan and putting my vote in for something a little, uh,
>less...
>
>I was very taken with Adrian's design for the Dartmoor L-USA series. It
>said "stamp" right away to me... can we steal that idea & modify it for
>our needs? I would be happy to spend a little time on it if need be.
>
>A little patting of my own back.... I just completed and installed a 16'
>long mural in the local childrens' library. I painted a dragon reading
>one of a pile of books. Near the back of the dragon, along with some
>titles of my favorite childhood books is one that reads "Letterboxes of
>Dartmoor."
>-- >Thom Cheney
>tcgrafx... among other things
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Maybe it too much, but you know the postcards you see of individual states--block letters with topical images inside the letters and a drawing of the state in the background. Sort of campy, lots of fun.
Could a graphic like this work for our logo? Its so, so USA, and so much fun. (Maybe just the letters without the map in the background?)
Linda
Thom Cheney wrote:
>I appreciate the time put in to create the L-USA logo, but I'm stepping
>in line with Susan and putting my vote in for something a little, uh,
>less...
>
>I was very taken with Adrian's design for the Dartmoor L-USA series. It
>said "stamp" right away to me... can we steal that idea & modify it for
>our needs? I would be happy to spend a little time on it if need be.
>
>A little patting of my own back.... I just completed and installed a 16'
>long mural in the local childrens' library. I painted a dragon reading
>one of a pile of books. Near the back of the dragon, along with some
>titles of my favorite childhood books is one that reads "Letterboxes of
>Dartmoor."
>-- >Thom Cheney
>tcgrafx... among other things
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[L-USA] Re: logo
From: Daniel Servatius (elf@pclink.com) |
Date: 1999-03-08 21:05:39 UTC-06:00
Linda Aplin wrote:
> Maybe it too much, but you know the postcards you see of
> individual states--block letters with topical images inside the > letters and a drawing of the state in the background. Sort of
> campy, lots of fun.
I'm trying to picture this.
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> Maybe it too much, but you know the postcards you see of
> individual states--block letters with topical images inside the > letters and a drawing of the state in the background. Sort of
> campy, lots of fun.
I'm trying to picture this.
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[L-USA] Re: logo
From: (Letterboxr@aol.com) |
Date: 1999-03-09 01:22:29 UTC-05:00
In a message dated 3/8/99 8:26:59 AM Pacific Standard Time,
tcgrafx@imagina.com writes:
> I appreciate the time put in to create the L-USA logo, but I'm stepping
> in line with Susan and putting my vote in for something a little, uh,
> less...
I anticipated that this feeling would arise. That was what I had in mind when
I did the embossed version... trying to tone it down a bit. I would be very
excited about throwing some other people's ideas on the table. This always
seems to result in something good.
Dan writes:
> Linda Aplin wrote:
> > Maybe it too much, but you know the postcards you see of
> > individual states--block letters with topical images inside the >
> letters and a drawing of the state in the background. Sort of
> > campy, lots of fun.
>
> I'm trying to picture this.
> Dan
Dan,
I think I know what Linda is talking about. Bruce Springsteen did something
similar on his first album cover...
http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/BruceSpringsteen/bs_disco15.html
Here's another example...
http://www.kcstar.com/almanac/scrapbook/historic/post01.htm
Anybody care to tackle this or any other logo ideas??
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tcgrafx@imagina.com writes:
> I appreciate the time put in to create the L-USA logo, but I'm stepping
> in line with Susan and putting my vote in for something a little, uh,
> less...
I anticipated that this feeling would arise. That was what I had in mind when
I did the embossed version... trying to tone it down a bit. I would be very
excited about throwing some other people's ideas on the table. This always
seems to result in something good.
Dan writes:
> Linda Aplin wrote:
> > Maybe it too much, but you know the postcards you see of
> > individual states--block letters with topical images inside the >
> letters and a drawing of the state in the background. Sort of
> > campy, lots of fun.
>
> I'm trying to picture this.
> Dan
Dan,
I think I know what Linda is talking about. Bruce Springsteen did something
similar on his first album cover...
http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/BruceSpringsteen/bs_disco15.html
Here's another example...
http://www.kcstar.com/almanac/scrapbook/historic/post01.htm
Anybody care to tackle this or any other logo ideas??
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[L-USA] Re: logo
From: (jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com) |
Date: 1999-03-09 13:02:26 UTC
Mitch writes:
>
> Dan,
> I think I know what Linda is talking about. Bruce Springsteen did something
> similar on his first album cover...
> http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/BruceSpringsteen/bs_disco15.html
>
> Here's another example...
> http://www.kcstar.com/almanac/scrapbook/historic/post01.htm
>
> Anybody care to tackle this or any other logo ideas??
> -- Der Mad Stamper
>
Put my vote down for something like this too. I wouldn't know how to pull it off, but I like the look. And having been born and raised abroad (Belgium), I can attest to the fact it's very "American"-looking, without being overly patriotic.
I'd love to see somebody give it a shot.
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> Dan,
> I think I know what Linda is talking about. Bruce Springsteen did something
> similar on his first album cover...
> http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/BruceSpringsteen/bs_disco15.html
>
> Here's another example...
> http://www.kcstar.com/almanac/scrapbook/historic/post01.htm
>
> Anybody care to tackle this or any other logo ideas??
> -- Der Mad Stamper
>
Put my vote down for something like this too. I wouldn't know how to pull it off, but I like the look. And having been born and raised abroad (Belgium), I can attest to the fact it's very "American"-looking, without being overly patriotic.
I'd love to see somebody give it a shot.
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[L-USA] Re: logo
From: (HoofBeads@aol.com) |
Date: 1999-03-09 08:17:00 UTC-05:00
In a message dated 3/9/99 6:03:49 AM, jdewolf@mail.icrsurvey.com writes:
>> Anybody care to tackle this or any other logo ideas??
I gladly offer my artistic services in this endeavor.
Within a week or so, my schedule will be free...
for a little while anyway.
I have experience in digital illustration and
design.
Michelle
http://www.gigagraphica.com/michelle
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[L-USA] Re: logo
From: Bonita McLaughlin (bonitasusan@hotmail.com) |
Date: 1999-03-09 06:24:21 UTC-08:00
Hi everybody. I've been away from my E-mail for a few days, so sorry
for the delay in responding to this topic. I hate to be negative but I
don't like this logo. Looks kinda right-wing or nationalistic.
Since letterboxing takes us outdoors, what about an image--something
very simple, like a line drawing--of a notable American outdoor scene?
Can you get something like that from a clip art source? With the words
Letterboxing USA over it in a smaller, simpler font?
Or how about the good old Statue of Liberty? Just a thought.
Bonnie
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for the delay in responding to this topic. I hate to be negative but I
don't like this logo. Looks kinda right-wing or nationalistic.
Since letterboxing takes us outdoors, what about an image--something
very simple, like a line drawing--of a notable American outdoor scene?
Can you get something like that from a clip art source? With the words
Letterboxing USA over it in a smaller, simpler font?
Or how about the good old Statue of Liberty? Just a thought.
Bonnie
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[L-USA] Re: logo
From: Charles Marchant-White (charles@bcasol.co.uk) |
Date: 1999-03-09 14:35:17 UTC
Would Mount Rushmoor be a suitable topic?
Regards
Charles
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Date: 09 March 1999 14:26
Subject: [L-USA] Re: logo
>Hi everybody. I've been away from my E-mail for a few days, so sorry
>for the delay in responding to this topic. I hate to be negative but I
>don't like this logo. Looks kinda right-wing or nationalistic.
>
>Since letterboxing takes us outdoors, what about an image--something
>very simple, like a line drawing--of a notable American outdoor scene?
>Can you get something like that from a clip art source? With the words
>Letterboxing USA over it in a smaller, simpler font?
>
>Or how about the good old Statue of Liberty? Just a thought.
>
>Bonnie
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Date: 09 March 1999 14:26
Subject: [L-USA] Re: logo
>Hi everybody. I've been away from my E-mail for a few days, so sorry
>for the delay in responding to this topic. I hate to be negative but I
>don't like this logo. Looks kinda right-wing or nationalistic.
>
>Since letterboxing takes us outdoors, what about an image--something
>very simple, like a line drawing--of a notable American outdoor scene?
>Can you get something like that from a clip art source? With the words
>Letterboxing USA over it in a smaller, simpler font?
>
>Or how about the good old Statue of Liberty? Just a thought.
>
>Bonnie
>
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[L-USA] Re: logo
From: Linda Aplin (linda@auc.com) |
Date: 1999-03-09 09:31:01 UTC-08:00
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Yes! Der Mad Stamper's samples are exactly what I was thinking about. Thanks for the visual aid!
Linda
Letterboxr wrote:
>In a message dated 3/8/99 8:26:59 AM Pacific Standard Time,
>tcgrafx@imagina.com writes:
>
>> I appreciate the time put in to create the L-USA logo, but I'm stepping
>> in line with Susan and putting my vote in for something a little, uh,
>> less...
>
>I anticipated that this feeling would arise. That was what I had in mind when
>I did the embossed version... trying to tone it down a bit. I would be very
>excited about throwing some other people's ideas on the table. This always
>seems to result in something good.
>
>Dan writes:
>> Linda Aplin wrote:
>> > Maybe it too much, but you know the postcards you see of
>> > individual states--block letters with topical images inside the > >> letters and a drawing of the state in the background. Sort of
>> > campy, lots of fun.
>> >> I'm trying to picture this.
>> Dan
>
>Dan,
>I think I know what Linda is talking about. Bruce Springsteen did something
>similar on his first album cover...
>http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/BruceSpringsteen/bs_disco15.html
>
>Here's another example...
>http://www.kcstar.com/almanac/scrapbook/historic/post01.htm
>
>Anybody care to tackle this or any other logo ideas??
> -- Der Mad Stamper
>
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Yes! Der Mad Stamper's samples are exactly what I was thinking about. Thanks for the visual aid!
Linda
Letterboxr wrote:
>In a message dated 3/8/99 8:26:59 AM Pacific Standard Time,
>tcgrafx@imagina.com writes:
>
>> I appreciate the time put in to create the L-USA logo, but I'm stepping
>> in line with Susan and putting my vote in for something a little, uh,
>> less...
>
>I anticipated that this feeling would arise. That was what I had in mind when
>I did the embossed version... trying to tone it down a bit. I would be very
>excited about throwing some other people's ideas on the table. This always
>seems to result in something good.
>
>Dan writes:
>> Linda Aplin wrote:
>> > Maybe it too much, but you know the postcards you see of
>> > individual states--block letters with topical images inside the > >> letters and a drawing of the state in the background. Sort of
>> > campy, lots of fun.
>> >> I'm trying to picture this.
>> Dan
>
>Dan,
>I think I know what Linda is talking about. Bruce Springsteen did something
>similar on his first album cover...
>http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/BruceSpringsteen/bs_disco15.html
>
>Here's another example...
>http://www.kcstar.com/almanac/scrapbook/historic/post01.htm
>
>Anybody care to tackle this or any other logo ideas??
> -- Der Mad Stamper
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