Showing posts with label graphic design by tara. Show all posts
Showing posts with label graphic design by tara. Show all posts

Monday, January 10, 2011

Cover by Graphic Design by Tara

Just wanted to shared with everyone something that makes me feel really proud. I have created all of the covers in this series of books and this is the latest press release.

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Hitting the ebook venue hard, with ONE QUICK KISS

Author Phillip Thomas Duck follows up his first ebook, "Excuse Me, Miss", with an even sexier collection of short stories, ONE QUICK KISS, for only 99 cents. Amazon's new DTP technology has allowed Mr. Duck to continue to reach a wider audience.
One Quick Kiss 99 cents
One Quick Kiss  
     99 cents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release)Jan 10, 2011 – A collection of short stories about sex, love, and every emotion in between. From the light and whimsical, to the highly charged and erotic, this collection offers something for everyone who has ever been under the intoxicating spell of a relationship and desirous of…ONE QUICK KISS

On the eve of her wedding anniversary the wife in COTTON COMES TO NINA has but one wish for a present. She wishes the calendar would simply skip the date. But how does she explain this to her eager husband?

Boxing is known as the Sweet Science. A brutal sport that requires the extreme sacrifice and commitment of its combatants. Rule number one: no sex before a big fight. For the two lovers at the heart of G.O.A.T., getting beyond rule number one might be as difficult as the coming fight itself.

The wife is the last to know. Discovering that her husband has been unfaithful is surely a terrible shock for the devoted wife and mother of IN THE DARK. But an even greater shock than that is still to come.

I am my brother’s keeper. So many things come to mind with thoughts of brotherhood. Camaraderie, fellowship, looking out for the wellbeing of another. The brother in FLIMSY AND RAGGEDY wonders if lusting after his brother’s girlfriend can be added to the list.

This collection also includes an excerpt from the romantic suspense novella, EXCUSE ME MISS and its forthcoming follow-up, MODESTY.

Praise for EXCUSE ME MISS:

The unusual premise, great characters, and intriguing plot made this a fun, highly enjoyable read. I really can't wait to find out what happens next.
---The Romance Reviews---

This is a sexy suspense short fiction novella that has an interesting premise. Mr. Duck has created a strong, but vulnerable, woman who needs to face her past and get on with her future.
---Eclectic Reviews---

http://www.ExcuseMeMissPTD.blogspot.com

Thanks for reading and supporting!
T♥

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Everybody needs a bit of self promo now and then...

Hi bloggy folks! I'm back in the saddle (so to speak) and finally loving my job once again. Wanted to offer everyone one of those nifty "Grab My Button" designs for their blogs, along w/complete graphic design services.

Just $15 (usually $25, but what the heck;)!

Purchase Blog Button

Here are some previous designs I've created, all OOAK (except The Tightwad Gazette)...




Can I just go on the record here and say that Blogspot has some really f'd up glitches when you add photos! I try, lord I try....

Thanks for reading,
T♥

Thursday, December 9, 2010

I will never quit work, NEVER:*(

When I said I was not going to work, I think I was having an irrational/mid life/breakdown. Because now my kids want fast food and other cr#p that I need to be able to buy them at a moment's notice. So here are a couple of things I've done recently, plus a TON of editing for my corporate cliesnt. Some of the things I'm working on are hush hush products that haven't come out yet. But when they do you will all get the first look!

$3 Sale on Etsy...




FREE on Etsy...



Super Xmas Last Chance Digital Scrapbook Holiday Set on Etsy..



That's all for now folks! Special requests welcomed. I need to start planning/saving for my next retirement! lol

Thanks for reading,
T♥

Thursday, February 4, 2010

What's the first thing..

You are supposed to do as a Graphic Artist? And what did I neglect to do for all these years that I have sold designs in my shops? The first thing anyone would do in this situation, create a watermark! Finally today I got some free time and I made this...

http://ny-image3.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.121175955.jpg

I'd put in a pic but I guess Blogger is crashing again and can't handle it's photo issues, sigh:*(

Anyhoo, hope you enjoy my latest. I am putting up a ton of owls, chicks, etc. because they are just so darn cute!

Shout out to the fabulous,

Cupcake Cutiees

For continuing to bring me the cutest graphics ever!

T♥

What makes a Logo a GOOD Logo?

Welcome to my Thursday info. for Graphic Designers. Since I don't do regular features you can just expect sporadic PIF's, Tutorials, and general info. from both of my blogs. I do run an artist feature daily on my jewelry blog.

Jewelry by Tara Blog

So today's scoop is actually from a class I am taking called Logo Design. I have been asked to create logos a lot in the past year and I haven't had any formal training in it. I wanted to offer my online/offline clients a profession logo, presentation, and collaborative experience. So here's my first of many to come info. session on Logo Design.

What makes a good logo?

The following are 10 things that can make a logo more memorable and visually appealing.

1. Uniqueness of logo. Your logo should stand out as an individual in a sea of other logos.

2. Sophistication. The logo should not only have a professional appearance, but avoid inappropriate images, fonts, etc. It should also clearly communicate it's message without overstimulating with too much design/imagery.

3. Conceptual Design. Using parts of the actual logo to express ideas, words, numbers, as a concept. I.E. Jewelry by Tara = Jewelry♦Tara Not the best example and not my actual logo, but the concept is replacing the by w/the diamond for jewelry. Another example would be to take the name Purple velvet and I have obviously replaced the black in purple w/purple.

4. Logo Relevancy. What makes a logo most relevant is to incorporate company imagery that is easily recognizable into the design. When adding a design to a logo you must really think ahead. Will this company only be making X 10 years from now? Or should I go with a broader design to incorporate possible product changes.

5. Versatility. So important! The logo you design should be able to be incorporated into any type of advertising the company desires. Banners, stationary, etc. A flexible size and distinguishable font are very necessary to design. Some letters and images will become illegible when applied to different sizes and components.

6. Cohesiveness. Good logos should not require a frame around them, but should stand alone in their design. No to say there aren't some fantastic logos that do have this type of imagery, but they have been well incorporated into the overall effect and do not detract from the logo itself. The shapes should not appear too detached from each other either and not appear disjointed. Reducing the spaces between fonts is a good way of bringing your logo into a more cohesive position.

7. Attractiveness. This is totally subjective of course but there are some points that hold true to all design. See 1-7 and 8-10.

8. Memorability. What makes a logo memorable? Logos that are simple in their design but not in their concept. They read easily what the brand is and reinforce your product image.

9. How to make your logo endure the test of time. Don't fall for trends that make your logo appear dated, assume that your client will be using this design for the rest of the company's life.

10. Secondary characteristics of a good logo. The ability to animate your logo and using multicultural imagery. Multicultural meaning images that can be seen on the worldwide web and are easily understood by sight if not by language. I.E. Symbols such as arrows, hands, etc. and/or images like faces, or trees.

Okay, so that's my 10 for today and I'm sure there will be a lot more info. to come. I'm actually finding this reading part of my class more interesting than I thought I would. Who knew so much went into good logo design? Please do not undervalue your fellow graphic designer's work by calling banners, and premade logos LOGO DESIGN. A true logo design is unique only to that particular company. Otherwise it's just a general advertisement for your company and why have a company ad when you can have a stand out company brand? What I'm trying to point out with all this is that logo design is intense and therefore costs more. Which essentially gives you more over time.

T♥

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog! For more about my by Tara empire please visit my main blog here.

Jewelry by Tara Biz


Stop on by and sit a spell, I love to rant and rave, give away free stuff, and just have a good time!

T♥