You can set the sort order of messages? Just click on the link in the date column. Your preferences will be remembered, so you don't have to do it again when you return.
Good point Darryl, and as this project doesn't directly affect me, I'm only offering my honest opinion. Just as you have kindly done for me in the past.
I've learned that if one must explain, then "it" might not be doing the intended job. Perhaps the two of us who responded are only doing so out of ignorance, or perhaps as an artist its sometimes hard to see through different eyes. Whatever the case, clarity is a good idea, and seeking additional feedback may not be a bad move. Again, I think everything else turned out extremely well. This was my only suggestion as something that didn't quite stand out right to me. I don't think it's bad by any means, I just think it interrupts the flow and might be a little confusing to some.
p.s. By natural, I meant the illustrated picture. Yes, it's not a photograph, but it represents elements of nature: tree, bushes, sky, house, stars, moon, grass, etc. All elements of earthly nature, and even though it's a little cartoony, it's done in the sense of "realism". But as you say, this isn't an issue since you are using a different method towards a different goal. I just wanted to clarify my point as to not cause confusion.
----- Original Message ---- From: Darryl Sloan <darrylsloan@...> To: friendsofanne@... Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 1:51:32 PM Subject: Re: [friendsofanne] The Finished Cover
Julie,
I'm not hurt. I was more concerned that Will was going to simply ask me to remove the glow because two people didn't get where I was coming from. I kind of reacted, because it was pretty tricky to get it to look just like that. If you look carefully at the glow, you'll see it grows slightly denser towards the edges, then there's a subtle mistiness beyond that. There was more to producing this effect that a simple click-outer- glow-select- range.
James,
'Fraid I can't accept your stance on this one. The logo was designed to represent Anne Droyd, so I went with the idea of metal aglow with a sort of electrical forcefield. There's nothing "natural" intended about any of it. It's not suppose to be subtle. It's supposed to represent an android girl who stands out with dynamic superhuman qualities. I think the problem is we're all referring to it as an "outer glow," whereas that isn't really
what it's supposed to be.
Go to the Friends of Anne web site, and there you will see the cover art complete with Anne Droyd logo, story title and author name. Better still, go to...
I like it. It looks like a scene from a horror movie. Will must have had the cover artist get to work around halloween last year! It's got a nice spooky theme...
Looks good Will. the only thing I'd suggest is to tone down a little on the "Outter Glow" of the "Anne Droyd" text. Just a touch less opacity, as it looks a...
It looks amazing Will! I agree with James here in regard that outer glow round the title, but perhaps, copy in hand, the effect won't appear quite so vibrant....
... Grr! The fierce blue-tinged glow is deliberate. The title was supposed to make you think electrically-charged metal. :-) I think you're objecting becuase...
HA! I know what you are saying Darryl, but to me an "outer glow" should follow the same natural principles as a Drop Shadow. The robotic style on the font is...
Hi Darryl, No offence intended. Visuals are a touchy thing for many. I did consider that the effect was meant to represent metal, and am glad to have it...
Julie, I'm not hurt. I was more concerned that Will was going to simply ask me to remove the glow because two people didn't get where I was coming from. I kind...
Good point Darryl, and as this project doesn't directly affect me, I'm only offering my honest opinion. Just as you have kindly done for me in the past. Â ...
Realism doesn't come into it. How often do you see text hanging in mid-air like that, let alone take the time to remark how light is hitting it? I think the...
...  I beg to differ, and again, for my final attempt at clarification on this point: I was talking about the illustration's appearance of nature... How...