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A humble collection of unrefined works of graphic designer Evan Schlesinger

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Belegarth Logo Redesign Exercise

Time To Completion: 1hr

Programs Used: Illustraitor, Photoshop

Description:

For this project, I decided to approach the Belegarth Medieval Combat Society, who’s logo is in dire need of a remodel. I decided to create a set of logos heavily inspired by Sports League logos. My approach was also inspired by the fact that many people who fight in Belegarth take it as seriously as any other National level sports league. I had fun working on this project, and I hope I’m given the opportunity to work on their logo in the future. 

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“Mistress of the North Sea”

Time to Completion:  ~1h 15min

Programs used: Toolpaint Sai. 

Description: 

Working on some more speed painting techniques. Had fun listening to music and coming up with this character concept. Originally I had a more Ariel theme for the mermaid, though I had this idea in my head of a submarine crewman on an arctic expedition viewing her outside the viewpoint. 

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“ELEMENT 1986″

Programs Used: Photoshop, Illustraitor (CS6)

Time to completion: 45min

Description: Working on new techniques combining Vectors and Photoshop, as well as working more with specific color palettes. Had fun working on this while blasting Sailorwave albums on youtube. 

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“Live Stream Doodle Collection”

Had fun relaxing to some chill music while doodling away for a couple of hours, might do it again sometime. 

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Sketchbook Dump A small collection from an older sketchbook I found.

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“Murder Burger”

Time to completion:  30min

Programs used: Adobe Illustraitor

Description:

Goofing around in illustraitor. Was inspired by a story a friend had told me of their experiences while working in fast food. 

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Time to completion: 1hr

Programs used: Adobe Illustrator

Description:

Mostly just goofing around in illustrator before my flight back to Portland. Had a great trip, but I can’t wait to be back home. 

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Made a goofy little poster for an old font that I made back in college. 

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“Cocktail hour” 2018

digital photography + Photomanipulation

Duration: 20-30 min

Programs Used: Photoshop CS6

Location: Radiator Whiskey - Seattle, Wa

Description:  This project was more of a experiment on my photo editing techniques using some of pictures of my wonderful girlfriend on our recent trip to Seattle. Working more on my channel selection and coloring skills to create a more eye catching photograph. Did some minor cleaning up on the background, but mostly color grading and levels adjustments. 

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Working out some new faux-color techniques in photoshop, I really like how my fills in the greys with green (especially on my shirt). I’ll see how this turns out, but for now, I have a nice new profile picture for my linked in. 

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“Backgrounds for Sakuracon”

My current work in progress project for the 21st anniversary of Sakura Con. I was brought in to be their Souvenir Guide Coordinator, and here’s a couple of misc. Backgrounds I have been working on. My inspiration for both would be the color schemes for late 90s anime (Yu Yu hakusho, Sailor Moon, etc), Adult Swim Bumps, and the theme of springtime. The theme for most have been focusing on Nostalgia, since for most of the people going to these events, these colors beckon back to their introduction to anime and japanese culture. For many of us that would be high school and middle school respectively.  

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“WIP Festival Coin”

Current work in progress for a local Larp event. This year the theme is “The Fey Queen has Returned” 

Programs used: Hand-drawn illustration, Adobe Illustrator + Photoshop

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“Luscious Vintage” Tshirt Design

Programs Used: Adobe Illustraitor

Time to Completion: 30 MIN

Notes: Created design as an experiment to help out client with logo design and brand creation. Client is interested in Vintage and Contemporary Clothing resale and design, and was looking for a new design to be printed on plain vintage tshirts. Inspired by Retro-Hawaiian Patterns revisited in a contemporary style. 

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“Boffing at Alberta Park”

Programs used: Adobe Photoshop

Time to completion: 1hr

A quick throw together poster since two different boffing groups are now meeting at the same park on weekends. Did some composite work on the face in the armor, as well as gradient mapping the two helmets. 

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“Once Upon a Time”

Programs used: Adobe Illustraitor

Font: Glacial Indifference Bold

Time to Completion, 20 min

A quick little picture that I had in my head for a while, Might do some touch-ups later, but I like it so far. 

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Quick design made for 2017 September siege event.

Programs used: Adobe Illustrator

Time to completion: 20 - 30 min.