I like the shape of the second image, top row. There's a lot to work with there.
No, purchasing, owning or displaying the art, or appreciating other cultures isn't the issue from what I understand. And I don't think that it's a case of being scared and staying in your own lane either.Intention matters. Someone using and enjoying First Nation stylized art in their home because they like it is way different than a company profiting from the same art/imagery (eg. sports franchises).
I hope we have not arrived to the point where only Native people can own and enjoy First Nation art in their homes...
Broadly speaking I am in favor of everyone enjoying all cultures rather than everyone being scared and having to stay in their own lane culturally.
That is the problem with the narrative pushed in the media regarding "cultural appropriation". It is actually counter productive to people getting along and appreciating other cultures.
Just my 2c.
I was going to suggest the same thing. Wins all around.The simple solution is to have a First Nations artist do you a design. Then there is nothing to worry about and it'll be original and cool!
Yoshi is a fairly simple little character. I'm wondering how far you could stylize him before it's no longer recognizable as Yoshi?
I like the shape of the second image, top row. There's a lot to work with there.
TBH Mike,
I have native blood flowing in my veins. I am Cree. I take no offense to your logo, and as a matter of fact, that logo is YOU. Every time I see that logo I think of you. You have every right in my mind to use that logo. Your home base is on the West Coast.
You know me Mike, I was in the military, it would take a lot to offend me. Some people need to pop the bubble wrap world they live in, and get over it.
The simple solution is to have a First Nations artist do you a design. Then there is nothing to worry about and it'll be original and cool!
So, kinda thought we would toy with making those first spikes into quasi maple leafs, as a nod to my home country.
Right now though, I think the design is kind of in limbo between being manga/cutest/yoshi styling and monster/godzilla styling. I think I’d maybe like to go more the monster look, but not sure how to achieve that.
Mike
I've gone that route before. I also know a lot of artists, which I have hired for design work as well. This time I wanted to approach it a different way, hoping to get as many eyeballs on it as possible, rather than just myself and a single (or small team) of designers.I would hire a graphic designer and then just tell them the theme you want and let them do the heavy lifting. Your job is just to decide on a theme and overall style. Do you want a cartoony look or a dark/gothic styling?
Once I started dabbling with inlay art I knew I was way over my head and searched for a designers help asap.
Been watching with interest, but not much to contribute... When it comes to original artwork I'm all thumbs.
I get most of my inspiration from people doing the ordering and I just put the ideas together.
Taking a stab at it, I would come up with something like this....
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Been watching with interest, but not much to contribute... When it comes to original artwork I'm all thumbs.
I get most of my inspiration from people doing the ordering and I just put the ideas together.
Taking a stab at it, I would come up with something like this....
Is that a laser beam coming out of a marshmallow on a stick?
Anyway, maybe add a bigger snout to the curled up Godzilla. The dorsal spines already look kinda like maple leaves.
I wasn’t tagged by Mike when he tagged all the other so-called “designers” so I’m now in a big huff
For serious. If you came up with something. I promise that I would have something made of it...... I'm not sure what, or how many, but I would definitely follow through.I wasn’t tagged by Mike when he tagged all the other so-called “designers” so I’m now in a big huff
Yeah, it is difficult, especially if I end up using it for a poker chip design, which then becomes very very small. That said, I kind of like the idea that someone might not initially see the Yoshi game character design, and just think of it as it's own stand alone kind of monster design. Then, when they find out more, they can see the nod to it. It's kind of the goal that I am going for , to be honest.i love the concept but feel like the below design is throwing to many elements in. Itd be difficult for anyone to tell what it is meant to be without explanation
Thanks. I absolutely love the designs of some of your chips as well.Either way cant wait to see what you come up with.
I can’t stay mad at you forever Mike!For serious. If you came up with something. I promise that I would have something made of it...... I'm not sure what, or how many, but I would definitely follow through.
Mike
PS, I love the fact that my location says Canada, but shows a US flag, and I'm posting from France.
I can’t stay mad at you forever Mike!
Here you go...
Can you tell that I have no idea what a Yoshi is?
Careful not to go showing off with your exclusive artwork. You’ll make all the other PCFers jealousHa!! That is awesome. I promise that I will be getting something made of that. When I do, I'm gonna need your address to ship you a sample.
btw, Yoshi is a character from Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. franchise. It's a video game thing from the 90's.
Mike
Too late for you to take the art away. I already have it saved to my desktop!Careful not to go showing off with your exclusive artwork. You’ll make all the other PCFers jealous
I was too busy playing Goldeneye on the Nintendo to give Mario a chance.
Need razor-sharp teeth. Works even if they're grinning.So, kinda thought we would toy with making those first spikes into quasi maple leafs, as a nod to my home country.
Right now though, I think the design is kind of in limbo between being manga/cutest/yoshi styling and monster/godzilla styling. I think I’d maybe like to go more the monster look, but not sure how to achieve that.
Mike