Author Topic: Biker Build off is here Aug 18th the deadline for completion. (Read 14983 times)

Roach Carver · « **Reply #75 on:** August 16, 2006, 07:48:56 PM »

dont like it(the pic) also isn't it just plain dangerous to ride on a bomb. is this the message we want to send to the youth of today.

crp_iii · « **Reply #76 on:** August 16, 2006, 08:14:04 PM »

She looks stoned....., there are other talented artists out there - short notice makes it a #$%* though

ChrisR · « **Reply #77 on:** August 17, 2006, 05:15:33 AM »

Hi - think you are right not to go with the graphic. It seems a little bit fussy to read well on that small scale. Something simpler would probably suit better. Maybe just the lettering on its own might work? I'm looking forward to seeing the bike complete.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #78 on:** August 17, 2006, 06:35:08 AM »

I agree with ya Tom, as to NOT use that graphic.
It just looked hokey, and not something I would want on my tank.
As CHRISR said, maybe just the "home wrecker" wording done in a "old school" style ?
Just an idea.

Maybe some pinstriping on the TOP TRIPLE TREE ?

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #79 on:** August 17, 2006, 07:11:51 AM »

Man! What a piece of crap! It looks as if they just took the vector art and just pasted it up! In your first posting, it was obvious what you wanted! They just didn't know how to do it! The bomb looked like it was colored with a crayon! I wouldn't pay 'em either...I'm sure they water marked it so you couldn't use it until it was aproved (and Payed for), we do that too, but in your case it was inapropriate...you don't have time! With many of our clients, there is no "late"...if we don't have it ready for them in plenty of time, they don't need it! Keerapp! You have two days to finish the bike! Were they going to take that two days to "Develop the concept"?!!!

ElCheapo · « **Reply #80 on:** August 17, 2006, 07:30:19 AM »

Now they are asking for the $75 for the artist. I say If he was better he would get paid. This is not like kindergarten and make the not so good kid feel like he won. Not everyone wins. I am going to do the lettering on the side of the tank in old glory stomper font. Check it out. The silver gradient parts will be "turned silver leaf"'.

Jeff · « **Reply #81 on:** August 17, 2006, 07:36:03 AM »

Tom,
You may be interested to know that in Illustrator CS2 there is a live trace function that will convert raster images to vector art. I'm a graphic designer by trade, so if you need any help, let me know.

Jeff

ElCheapo · « **Reply #82 on:** August 17, 2006, 07:41:14 AM »

Quote from: Jeff on August 17, 2006, 07:36:03 AM

Tom,
You may be interested to know that in Illustrator CS2 there is a live trace function that will convert raster images to vector art. I'm a graphic designer by trade, so if you need any help, let me know.

Jeff

SWEET.

Jugghead · « **Reply #83 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:39:02 AM »

glad you were able to just say "no thanks" to the image.
a good pinup would really make the bike, but a bad one (like the one submitted) would only bring the rest of a good bike down.
On a side note, can't say I love the homewrecker font or graphic, but i am sure you have a plan as to how to make it pop.
if it turns out anywhere near as good as the rest of the bike, well. kudos to you!
keep it up and quit reading our dumb posts! your assignment is due tomorrow!
good luck!

dusterdude · « **Reply #84 on:** August 17, 2006, 01:47:02 PM »

Quote from: Jeff on August 16, 2006, 07:43:44 PM

I'll send ya a PM.

And... I agree about the artwork. WWII girls were.... "softer". More voluptuous (sp?). Marilyn Monroe, not Pam Anderson.

Jeff

cmon guys....bettie page...jeez

cafehonda · « **Reply #85 on:** August 17, 2006, 06:33:26 PM »

Good thing you didn't buy that grapic. I think the artist was going for some sort of faded vintage look, but that's not the biggest problem. The right leg is out of proportion and in an impossible position. It's not just bad, it's wrong. Looks like a doodle I did in 10th grade. It would be beneath the quality of the rest of the bike. Besides, who doesn't like leafed graphics.

firecracker · « **Reply #86 on:** August 17, 2006, 07:20:27 PM »

With that graphic, you'd need to change the name of the bike to "Rode Hard and Put Up Wet".

Agree completely about the graphic. I work in Photoshop and Illustrator every day and that is just plain amateurish. Every artist has their strengths. This guy (or gal) is just not the vintage kind. Should have had a tattoo artist draw something up, then scan and convert it.

Here's the fastest example I could find. Show them this to explain why their graphic is too harsh/ unacceptable.

Kyle :-)

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #87 on:** August 17, 2006, 07:56:44 PM »

Well Tommy lad, it's the 18th Aug here in the UK, will it be done on time ?

Put yer best foot forward, get yer finger out and get her finished, we are all waiting

Good luck, Sam.

prsman23@hotmail.c · « **Reply #88 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:27:05 PM »

Firecracker, that pinup girl is actually from an X-files episode called "Never Again", season 4 check it out you'll see what I mean

ElCheapo · « **Reply #89 on:** August 18, 2006, 12:41:48 AM »

We are sure that we will be done on time. Here is some pics of the project as we near completion.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #90 on:** August 18, 2006, 12:42:28 AM »

one more

Jeff · « **Reply #91 on:** August 18, 2006, 06:05:58 AM »

I freakin love those wheels.

Jeff

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #92 on:** August 18, 2006, 08:30:52 AM »

Lookin Tight

Rushoid · « **Reply #93 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:08:46 AM »

Killer. The wheels look amazing.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #94 on:** August 18, 2006, 07:06:39 PM »

Less than 2 hours to go

ElCheapo · « **Reply #95 on:** August 18, 2006, 07:48:13 PM »

STILL WORKING LATE!

IT's not over until the fat lady sings.

Seeing that the show is at 3:00 pm I still have just a bit of time in the am at about 4:00

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #96 on:** August 18, 2006, 08:00:56 PM »

Go Tommy go, I leave work in 3 hours and I want to see the final pics before I go home to bed.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #97 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:00:13 PM »

Times up Tommy, Where is it?

DJ_AX · « **Reply #98 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:12:49 PM »

Must be out ridin' it

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #99 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:33:45 PM »

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