The Lion Sleeps Today
I try to tell myself that I am working on artwork on a regular basis, then I wake up one morning to find out that it’s been six months since I’ve opened a file in Photoshop. I’ve been “working” on Laura’s logo for over 6 months, and I feel terrible that it has taken me so long.
I love drawing and designing, and every time I sit down at the computer or table to do some work, I love every minute that I’m lost in those projects. It really is my passion and when I’m pen-deep in a project, there is nothing that makes me feel more productive. The roadblock for me is getting my lazy ass to move itself upstairs and get to work.
When the opportunity came along to take a couple days off work, I jumped at it. Not only did a want a much-need rest, but I thought I could use the free time to get back into my true hobby (i.e. not video games).
The image above is the final logo design for Laura’s personal website Sleeping Lion Designs. She’s amazing at sewing and makes these really cool hand-made purses and bags. She told me that she wanted to start trying to sell them online, so I got to work. I really wanted to create something for her that wouldn’t just be a portal to ship her stuff, but a place where she could show her personality and style as well.
She helped a lot with the ideas and design and I’m really happy with the way it turned out. The lion itself is completely hand-drawn and was digitally painted. I really wanted to capture some of the hand-made feel that her products have in the logo. I also think the font is a nice modern addition to the lion’s arts-and-crafts aesthetic.
Website development is next on the list, so feel free to bookmark it and I’ll post an update when bags are ready to be bought.
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