Why not make the liquid inside the syringe red (like blood). I think the tie in to Christ's blood would be cool. I like Fabio's "more grundgy" suggestion, rather than a more sterile look. Make the background dirty, but keep the hand sterile. Then you have a great contrast between the purity of the "drug/cure" and the impuirty of the "user".
Also how about moving the horizontal line of the cross up on the needle instead of down?
Hey, I like it. The idea is great and giving a modern tone to Christianity is definitely what is needed in this world. Although, I think you should move the hand to the lower left and have the needle sticking up towards the top-right. The (almost) upside-down cross that's there now is actually a satanic symbol. Although, most people wouldn't know that when looking at it.
And I agree with Fabio on adding more of a grunge look. Definitely looks good.
- JoshuaTree
(Oops, I didn't realize that some of this was already said.)
I agree with the rest of the gang that the hand should be flipped 180°. In this position is looks like the fellow has overdosed and is laying dead off-camera. In addition, the upsidedown crucifix is somewhat sacrilegious.
As for the message, I think "Do Jesus" says what it means to be Christian a little better. To "try" Christ means more, "give it a shot, if you don't like it, meh, throw Him back." The hand looks a bit priveleged, a soft, young hand. Maybe that's your angle...
However, your fundamental (if I may) message is clear: Christ as alternative to life of destitute drug dealing.
Great suggestions above. Only one thing that I would try. Why not have a different simple sans font in the bottom right corner. I feel the rough font is too much everywhere.
I do agree about the orientation of the syringe. I was actually feeling that this gives more "push" to the action. I wasn't aware of the negative reaction that it would give. Adding grunge effect too sounds a great idea! So is the "Do Jesus" thingy.
I was thinking the same thing over dinner tonight. A simple sans lends more credibility to the URL. That / is hideous.
Looking at it again, I'm thinking Christ Addicts should have it's own logo-type. This will also help to break you from the grunge font motif running rampant here and bring more focus to the identity of the group.
Submitted by MonkeyHitman on Fri, 2008-11-14 13:47.
YOU DEMONS !!!!!! HOW COULD YOU DARE COMPARE OUR LORD TO SOME DRUG UPSIDE DOWN CROSS LIKE ADVERTISMENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL BURN IN HELL FOR THIS..... MARK MY WORDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool!
I like it!
Personally I would make it look a bit grungier, especially the hand. Or more sterile, like a nice blue/greenish cross-processed photo, colors like this one http://static.flickr.com/15/19709352_e1235ae540.jpg?v=0
You could also try to make the tip of the needle/cross more like one of those hollow hypodermic needles (the one they use for piercings :-)
Great idea Kratu (although I can imagine people may be offended by it) :-)
What about flipping the hand
What about flipping the hand so it is aiming up? A more positive slant (cross up, not down), but also it seems upside down.
Hmmm
Why not make the liquid inside the syringe red (like blood). I think the tie in to Christ's blood would be cool. I like Fabio's "more grundgy" suggestion, rather than a more sterile look. Make the background dirty, but keep the hand sterile. Then you have a great contrast between the purity of the "drug/cure" and the impuirty of the "user".
Also how about moving the horizontal line of the cross up on the needle instead of down?
Looks great. But...
Hey, I like it. The idea is great and giving a modern tone to Christianity is definitely what is needed in this world. Although, I think you should move the hand to the lower left and have the needle sticking up towards the top-right. The (almost) upside-down cross that's there now is actually a satanic symbol. Although, most people wouldn't know that when looking at it.
And I agree with Fabio on adding more of a grunge look. Definitely looks good.
- JoshuaTree
(Oops, I didn't realize that some of this was already said.)
Good start!
I agree with the rest of the gang that the hand should be flipped 180°. In this position is looks like the fellow has overdosed and is laying dead off-camera. In addition, the upsidedown crucifix is somewhat sacrilegious.
As for the message, I think "Do Jesus" says what it means to be Christian a little better. To "try" Christ means more, "give it a shot, if you don't like it, meh, throw Him back." The hand looks a bit priveleged, a soft, young hand. Maybe that's your angle...
However, your fundamental (if I may) message is clear: Christ as alternative to life of destitute drug dealing.
nice concept
Great suggestions above. Only one thing that I would try. Why not have a different simple sans font in the bottom right corner. I feel the rough font is too much everywhere.
Thanks!
I do agree about the orientation of the syringe. I was actually feeling that this gives more "push" to the action. I wasn't aware of the negative reaction that it would give. Adding grunge effect too sounds a great idea! So is the "Do Jesus" thingy.
Man, this critique was really fruitful! Thanks!
Right on, Ivan!
I was thinking the same thing over dinner tonight. A simple sans lends more credibility to the URL. That / is hideous.
Looking at it again, I'm thinking Christ Addicts should have it's own logo-type. This will also help to break you from the grunge font motif running rampant here and bring more focus to the identity of the group.
Good work, good luck, God bless.
Nice idea
You mean a little contest on CB? ;-)
edit: sorry, couldn't resist! ;-P
http://static.flickr.com/31/39501440_5a1e2a15a6_o.jpg
Hmmmm...
Cool men! nice to know this thingy was on your mind a bit later on. Well, currently doing some final touch ups to the illustration. It's coming Up!
Fabio, contest is a good idea ... it would prod me a bit further :)
this is blasphemy!!!
YOU DEMONS !!!!!! HOW COULD YOU DARE COMPARE OUR LORD TO SOME DRUG UPSIDE DOWN CROSS LIKE ADVERTISMENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL BURN IN HELL FOR THIS..... MARK MY WORDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!