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Comments (5)
Man can live by amuse-bouche alone, but the chef will not be happy.
Nice, simple illustration. I like the simplicity & clean lines. I'd also like to see a romantic/"aged" version for contrast.
Posted by Terwiliger | May 9, 2013 7:05 PM
Posted on May 9, 2013 19:05
Hey T
Hors d'oeuvres for thought. An aged-looking logo always works. I've admired Art Deco's clean lines and dynamic contrasts for quite a while, now.
Thanks for the good word.
Posted by John Cox | May 9, 2013 7:58 PM
Posted on May 9, 2013 19:58
Sounds like an expensive place to eat! ;)
Posted by GarandFan | May 9, 2013 9:35 PM
Posted on May 9, 2013 21:35
Nicely done sir, you're classin' up the joint.
The thing about Art Deco style is that it 'seems' easy because of its simplicity, but one false move and it's ruined. This is perfect.
Posted by Steve M | May 10, 2013 5:17 PM
Posted on May 10, 2013 17:17
Hey Steve
Wow. (Smiling large).
I think you described what's best about a well though-out design: scrape away the unnecessary and accentuate the visual idea that resonates most. Illustration is just like that.
Saul Bass has a lot to say about letting aesthetics rule the final result. Clever is good. So is clarity. Beauty trumps all.
Aahhh....but what is beauty, though???
Posted by John Cox | May 10, 2013 5:27 PM
Posted on May 10, 2013 17:27