+ZSandmann Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Howdy, as the coins are nearing completion and reservations are now closed I figured it was as good a time as any to start looking at Icon ideas. I know we have many talented artists and an equally large number of folks that just like to dabble with graphics so put those creative minds to work. You can post here and the one I feel best represents the concepts of fire and survival will win a Artist Edition Man vs. Cache geocoin. This will run until August 14th. Also, if this isn't your cup of tee I have a few more ideas for cointests yet to come so stay tuned! Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) How 'bout a man crouching near an unstarted campfire. Silhouette. Profile. CF30 Edited July 16, 2009 by Crowesfeat30 Quote Link to comment
+nefesh Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Logs/wood arranged in a first aid cross with smoke. Sorry I'm no artist and not that great on a computer either. Quote Link to comment
+opalsns Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) Opalsns Edited July 20, 2009 by opalsns Quote Link to comment
+nefesh Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) Opalsns look you got the logs into the geocaching symbol too! You could make the "cross part" red. Edited July 19, 2009 by nefesh Quote Link to comment
+ZSandmann Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 I like it opalsns, anyone else have something? Also, does anyone know the dimensions for the two icon sizes? Its important to know because size affects appearance. Sorry I should know but this is my first time and I can't seem to find it in the FAQs. Quote Link to comment
+Howlingmoon Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 16 x 16 and 32 x 32 ? Quote Link to comment
+opalsns Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Not Sure if sizes are exact.I think they're close. Opalsns Quote Link to comment
+Jackalgirl Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) I'm thinking along these lines: But I still have some adjusting to do... (I'm trying to capture the idea of generating a spark in the darkness. Not sure I'm there yet.) Edited to add: here's a slightly smaller spark; maybe it's more "sparky". Hmm... Edited July 20, 2009 by Jackalgirl Quote Link to comment
+opalsns Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) oops Edited July 21, 2009 by opalsns Quote Link to comment
+opalsns Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) oops Edited July 21, 2009 by opalsns Quote Link to comment
+opalsns Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) one more time!!! Edited July 21, 2009 by opalsns Quote Link to comment
+opalsns Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) This one may be too much for a small icon. Opalsns Edited July 21, 2009 by opalsns Quote Link to comment
+Sharknose Bunnies Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Little different approach to the design, but what about something like these? Both of these are 32x32 pixels. Only difference is that the first one has a round background, while the second one is square. They are simple enough to be recognizable at 16x16 as well. I have license to use both of the original images used in creating the icons, so there are no copyright worries. Edited July 21, 2009 by Sharknose Bunnies Quote Link to comment
+ZSandmann Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Very cool sharknose, it looks like he's hurtling the fire Quote Link to comment
+Sharknose Bunnies Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Very cool sharknose, it looks like he's hurtling the fire Thanks, glad you like it. I was thinking that it could represent "humankind overcoming fire as it advances". Or something like that. I'm working on a second one with more of a firestarter theme, but it needs something more to work right. I'm not quite happy with it yet. I'll mess around with it more this week. Quote Link to comment
+Sharknose Bunnies Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) I thought of something I wanted to try with this tonight... This second one just adds a bit of flame to the background. Not much different than that first, but a little less of a ball effect to the fire. Edit: Was curious to see what it looked like from the side, so I made these: The last one just removes the extra flames. Edited July 28, 2009 by Sharknose Bunnies Quote Link to comment
+ZSandmann Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Those are also very neat. It is so interesting to see how each artist interprets the theme. Keep them coming! I did get clarification on the requirements for icons. 16x16 and 32x32 pixels, GIF format, no animation (which is too bad as a flint being struck would be so cool) Quote Link to comment
+ZSandmann Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Just a little bump reminder. 10 days left for this cointest, liking what I am seeing so far. Quote Link to comment
+ZSandmann Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 On last bump. Four days to go so if anyone else wants in on this cointest hurry hurry! We will make a decision for the posted entries on the evening of the 14th and try and have results on the 15th. Quote Link to comment
+ZenRVers Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I've got lots of idea but no skills. Can't wait to see what you do for the icon. Quote Link to comment
+Clarkbowman Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Here is my idea Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Here's mine. Didn't have a lot of time due to a conference paper needing to get done. Fire with bowie knives as the "wood". Bigger version it was easier to tell they were bowie knives. Ahhh so goes small images! Quote Link to comment
+ZSandmann Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Alienheads give it a shot, you never know. Excellent submissions clark and anne. This is going to be tough, and I'm not just saying that, I really really like several of these. Quote Link to comment
+Sharknose Bunnies Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Alienheads give it a shot, you never know. Excellent submissions clark and anne. This is going to be tough, and I'm not just saying that, I really really like several of these. It's fun to see all the different types of designs! Good luck choosing. Lots to pick from! Quote Link to comment
+ZSandmann Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Alright, this cointest is closed. Thanks to everyone that submitted a design, we are currently looking over all the contributions and I will try and have our decision later this evening. Quote Link to comment
+ZSandmann Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Congratulations anne.and.elli!!! We've reviewed all the icons, sized and resized them, and thought about the elements of firestarting and survival and we have come to the decision that your icon best encompasses those elements. To everyone else, thank you for your contributions and keep an eye out for another cointest once the coins arrive. ZSandmann + Wife Quote Link to comment
+opalsns Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Congrats A+E , Great Job!!! Opalsns Quote Link to comment
+anne.and.eli Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Thank you so much!! There were some gorgeous icons here so I am totally honored that I won! (Poor Eli, he doesn't read the forums and he has no idea how much his name gets dragged along. ) I love these coins and I can't wait to get them!! I already preordered a couple (2? 3? I don't remember anymore ) Yay, thanks again!! Quote Link to comment
+Sharknose Bunnies Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Congrats, Anne and Eli! Great job! Way to go! Quote Link to comment
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