RaVNzCRoFT's Signature/Avatar and General Graphics Shop! *Read 1st Post*

[RaVNzCRoFT]

Hey, everybody. As you can tell, I'm very new to the forum. Some of you might have seen me lurking around the graphics section in the last few days, and I'm just starting to establish myself as a member here. I've been checking out the art section and I've noticed that a large majority of users here use GIMP. That's perfectly understandable; I can tell you firsthand that Photoshop costs a bloody fortune. However, having used Photoshop for the last several years now and really gotten to know its full capabilities, I can honestly say that I wouldn't sell it for a dime cheaper myself. It's really good to see so many beginners interested in joining the graphics design community. Although GIMP seems like a fine designing program, there are some things that, unfortunately, it just can't do. And that's why I've opened this Photoshop graphics shop.

A little bit about me:

I've had Photoshop for a couple years now. I spent a lot of time just learning what the tools do and what all the individual layer effects and filters can be used for. A little bit later, I moved into signature design for forums and things of that nature. Now, a few years after that, I work professionally, creating templates, logos, concept designs, and other formal works of art. I can honestly say that I haven't made a serious signature in two years or more, but I made one today and I think it turned out all right. :)

I'm sad to say that I am very busy in my work and other activities that take time, so I'm not going to be accepting specific signature requests at this moment. This means I do not have the time to make special backgrounds from filters, defaults, stocks, et cetera. I am, however, offering a variety of different brushed backgrounds that I can easily open up in P-Shop and start using. On the other hand, and as the title of this thread might suggest, "General Graphics" means I will be designing custom logos and things of the sort if they are requested. I will be custom-making these designs because I feel they will be in less demand than signatures, and because using a uniform logo design can, after all, be considered copyright infringement/self-plagiarism. ;)


tl;dr: Lots of experience and you can count on me to deliver nothing but the best of quality.


Signatures

• I will show a few completed signatures below so you can see the sorts of results I am capable of achieving.

• The images below are the stock backgrounds from which you can choose for your signature request. The colors I have added to them are not permanent; they are just there so you're not looking at a bunch of ugly, desaturated backgrounds.

BG 1:


BG 2:


BG 3:



BG 4:



Perhaps more to come soon.

To begin, refer to your background of preference by its labeled number. If you would like a picture, or "render," as the focal point of your signature, please provide a link to a picture you would like to use. Pictures should be as large as possible to ensure high quality in the outcome. If you do not want a render, just request the color(s) you want the signature to be.

The signature will then be made to match the color(s) of that render. Do not bother asking for a specific font or anything like that. Believe me, I know what looks good and what doesn't, and I'll do my best for you. Also provide a name that you wish to be on the signature, if you want one.


Avatars

I will also do my best in making you an avatar, if you choose. I can make one as long as it is within reason. If you wish for me to make you one of my special orb avatars, just request one and I can make it for you.


General Graphics

If you are seeking some sort of a logo, splash page, or thing like that, just ask and I'll see what I can do. Please note, however, that these take longer to do than signatures and that I might deny a request depending on its complexity. I'm just one guy. *shrug*



Please understand that I have a lot of work to do and I'm already being swarmed with graphics requests. I'll try my best to get everything done as soon as possible, but eventually I have to pack it up for the night. You have priority over someone who posted after you, but fulfilling everyone's request takes time. Please be patient, and I appreciate it greatly.

Please be as specific as possible when requesting graphics. I am a human being, which means I do not like to keep redo-ing designs a million times because you cannot competently post what you want. If you want "an avatar," please don't expect me to guess which color you want. I find it a little harsh to just skip over requests that are vague, but come on. I choose to do this, so please don't make it difficult for me, okay? Thanks for your consideration.

I think that's about it. I look forward to serving you and if you have any questions regarding anything in this post, please do not hesitate to ask.

Cheers,
--RaVNzCRoFT

[XX_Blivion]

Hey do you think i could get one of those orb avatars? maybe black and red with and X for the letter and have it say Blivion on the front.. thanks in advance

[RaVNzCRoFT]

Originally Posted by XX_Blivion

Hey do you think i could get one of those orb avatars? maybe black and red with and X for the letter and have it say Blivion on the front.. thanks in advance

Here you go.

[Smeagle]

You have some extremely good signatures there.
I wish you luck in your ventures.

[XX_Blivion]

Thanks man its great.. keep up the good work could you make another one exactly the same except the front saying Dragon?

[Lord Duckington]

okay ravn, i have a request for you!
so stoj and cannon both made me a sig with the same render.
here are the outcomes

stoj's


and cannons


i would really like it if you could mix the two?

i really like the green and the render from stoj's and i like the lettering and rain effect from cannons. thanks if you do this!!1

also i would like one of your orb avatars, im not particualr about it, be creative!

thanks again!

[RaVNzCRoFT]

Mix as in physically combine them, or create a new one that combines aspects of both? It'll be difficult to physically combine them without a PSD, and since both were made in GIMP, I don't think it's very plausible.

In the meantime, here are the avatars for you and XX_Blivion. Tell me if you want yours changed, Lord Duckington.

[A SouthPark Kid]

Sorry But Boydy and CANNONs Sig shop is way way better they are better formatted.

[RaVNzCRoFT]

Originally Posted by I am a SouthPark Kid

Sorry But Boydy and CANNONs Sig shop is way way better they are better formatted.

Thank you for contributing nothing at all to my thread.

Formatting means nothing. You request, I deliver. Badda bing.

I'd also like to point out that "rain" signatures are the staple of amateur designing. They can be made in 30 seconds and the result is not tasteful.

[Smeagle]

Actually, I believe that ravn works much harder than them.
All they do is put a plain BG and render and put a little rain on it.
But ravn actually works on them and does them well.