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I can't decide!! What do you guys think? (PLZ READ)
I am have new Business Cards printed and I can't decide which of these two to go with.
A. Grey Toned cheaper to get printed, and features my furry face. But rats can be off putting to most people and even some furs.
or
B. Color slightly more costly to get printed, shows one of my best random pastels, everyone likes foxes (well most, especially non-furs). But it does not have my furry face on it.
So, tell me which of these cards say to you guys, "Hey! That is cool, and I REALLY must go to this artists web-sight and impel my eyes upon all the ARTZ all day longs!!!"
And do not vote if you area Fox! *Wink*
A. Grey Toned cheaper to get printed, and features my furry face. But rats can be off putting to most people and even some furs.
or
B. Color slightly more costly to get printed, shows one of my best random pastels, everyone likes foxes (well most, especially non-furs). But it does not have my furry face on it.
So, tell me which of these cards say to you guys, "Hey! That is cool, and I REALLY must go to this artists web-sight and impel my eyes upon all the ARTZ all day longs!!!"
And do not vote if you area Fox! *Wink*
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I personally like the rat more. But color catches your eye and can improve your turnout by something like 70% or so. I work at Staples in the Copy and Print Center so I of course see a lot of business cards. Not that many people have black and white business cards. However, I think it will be effective because of the picture on it of course, and it's not like you'll just be going to random people on the street and going "HEY I DRAW FURRY STUFF". These are so much more fabulous than any business card I've seen. I wish more artists would come through my store.
I guess that makes sense. I do have to say that I like the rat more, personally. But given what I've learned about how color can improve your business, I definitely recommend color. As much as I think foxes are overused, they're attractive to people, more so than rats are.
I personally like the greyscale of A, the orange of B is nice but takes away from the text. Also, how many foxes do you see around? A lot. I'd put your own unique touch in there, show you draw more than canines/vulpines and I have to say, A looks more friendly and expressive.
Go with A.
Go with A.
But showing a species that is not often represented in the fandom (or media in general) also shows the artist's skill in drawing many different subjects. If someone sees a well drawn eagle, rat or insect on a furry artist's business card, they'll assume that a canine or vulpine is going to look ten times better - it's the "I don't see a lot of X species around, they've obviously practiced and mastered drawing out of the 'canine comfort zone*' and while I can get them to draw my fox character, they can also draw my rat one! This person is talented and deserves my money!" approach.
*Not saying that canine/feline/vulpine-specific artists are a bad thing
*Not saying that canine/feline/vulpine-specific artists are a bad thing
Then don't use the fox. Plus the highlights on the fox one makes the card look all fucked up. OF, DIS, AKA, FA, HTTP. I dont exactly know what your trying to day by highlighting those. If you get the mouse printed in silver ink it would look really cool. especially on black paper.
Just jealous of that superior survivability I think ;) If this is geared toward furries in particular then you probably can't go wrong with either. A lot of people do like the colored commissions versus gray scale so that would be an argument in favor of including some color on the card, like you do with the fox. I would keep "dis" and "holcomb" the same color as the the rest of the title, though.
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I would personally go for A for obvious reasons. However, from a business perspective, it would be wiser to choose the fox as a sample of your art over the rat due to the color and the attractiveness of foxes to a larger portion of potential customers. I mean, I love rats way more than any ol' fox, but they due appeal more to more people, furry and non.
Personally, I like A. Grayscale is cleaner, cheaper, and it actually features your furry face on it! For non-furs, it's still a great example of your work, and a wonderful blend of anthropomorphic and animal traits.
If you DO go with B, I'd say leave the text in greyscale and just save the color for the fox. If you want highlighted text, I would simply highlight your name (Odis Holcomb) and your website address. Those are the key pieces of information you want to pop, and it might not make the card look so "busy".
If you DO go with B, I'd say leave the text in greyscale and just save the color for the fox. If you want highlighted text, I would simply highlight your name (Odis Holcomb) and your website address. Those are the key pieces of information you want to pop, and it might not make the card look so "busy".
While I like A more, I think B would be the better choice because it's eye-catching and appeals to a wider audience. Shame, but if you're marketing, might as well push it as far as you can. I'd distribute the color in A's text a little differently, though, or omit it altogether.
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Either will do you fine, so don't sweat it too much. Main thing is the use of orange/grey in the text -- it's a neat idea (the orange/white is especially punchy) but comes across as a bit gimmicky because it's not really clear what you're highlighting & why. For furries the most important thing is your FA username, and for business it's your URL. (Aside: no email address?)
People have already gone over the pros and cons, so I won't rehash 'em. One thing, though: particularly for business clients -- worth taking a minute to think about what would they'll be looking for. (My generic guess would be something that grabs their attention, gives them positive vibes, and shows off your technical skill, in that sequence. But I'm neither an artist nor a business-type customer -- you surely have a better picture of your market than I do.)
Either will do you fine, so don't sweat it too much. Main thing is the use of orange/grey in the text -- it's a neat idea (the orange/white is especially punchy) but comes across as a bit gimmicky because it's not really clear what you're highlighting & why. For furries the most important thing is your FA username, and for business it's your URL. (Aside: no email address?)
People have already gone over the pros and cons, so I won't rehash 'em. One thing, though: particularly for business clients -- worth taking a minute to think about what would they'll be looking for. (My generic guess would be something that grabs their attention, gives them positive vibes, and shows off your technical skill, in that sequence. But I'm neither an artist nor a business-type customer -- you surely have a better picture of your market than I do.)
I didn't take the time to read all the posts above, so forgive me if I repeat anyone. I agree with Tyrnn about the text. The text should be all white. I think the color fox makes the card pop. I'm a printer, and that is what I would present to a client. There is one maxim in the printing industry. Color sells!
They are both such striking pieces it really is hard to choose! I do like the understated elegance of the greyscale. The orange looks very good on the fox, but it seems to detract somewhat from the text. I think rats have a much higher profile among non-furries thanks to Ratatouille and I hardly ever hear disparaging remarks about Rattus being a rat from non-furries, but then he is so deliberately cute it would be mean to say anything unkind. But using colour will likely make your card more eye catching. You have a lot of people saying A and a lot of people saying B; I think the ball remains in your court, but hopefully we have given you food for thought.
I sort of go with the logic that if your character is a rat, you should put a rat on it o.o Honestly, if you were a fox, I'd recommend the other one. (Tho nobody will belove me that I am not biased xD)
You usually hand these over to people who want to get to know you or see you are the artists-allay on some con. It is not some poster advertisement for the shopping mall, but a very individual reminder and reference to you/your contact details. How much the species is 'liked' is highly irrelevant in that case imho. (despite the fact that rats a _really_ not that disliked as you imply :P)
Just as I would recommend rotarr putting a fly on her card. So yes, A.
Oh, and ofcourse: RATS ARE AWSOME!!!!1!1111oneone *runs around all goofy*
You usually hand these over to people who want to get to know you or see you are the artists-allay on some con. It is not some poster advertisement for the shopping mall, but a very individual reminder and reference to you/your contact details. How much the species is 'liked' is highly irrelevant in that case imho. (despite the fact that rats a _really_ not that disliked as you imply :P)
Just as I would recommend rotarr putting a fly on her card. So yes, A.
Oh, and ofcourse: RATS ARE AWSOME!!!!1!1111oneone *runs around all goofy*
A has the cleaner design. And it features a rat, so that's a big plus.
However, B with its color would attract more attention, and therefore business.
I would suggest B, only use a gold color for the lettering as opposed to white, as that will stand out more and complement the fox color scheme better.
Good luck with your cards!
However, B with its color would attract more attention, and therefore business.
I would suggest B, only use a gold color for the lettering as opposed to white, as that will stand out more and complement the fox color scheme better.
Good luck with your cards!
While the colour is much more visually striking, I'd say go for A. B is actually such a good picture that it looks photographic which, while being testament to your skill, actually makes it look like it's just a photo and not a piece of artwork! A is more immediately obvious as art, plus the hint of clothing in it confirms that it isn't just a bland drawing of a normal animal but an actual furry character instead - your own character to boot.
That's a toughie. "A" shows off more, since you don't see many rats, and it's a very nice greyscale, but "B" is more eyecatching because of the bright colors of the fox. I don't really like the different tones of the letters on "B", so I'd suggest sticking with only 1 color for the lettering. You could just go with "C", which would feature a raccoon, but call me bias. :P
If your focus is on non-furries, that is all people, I'd go with B. You are advertising your art work and it best shows it. You could go with both and have the rat printed on your own printer on business card stock. Not as professional but good for furry cons.
I personally like your rat drawings, your style is great and shows a lot of detail. But for a business card, you should appeal to the widest audience that you can. The purpose of the card is to give a customer your name and contact information. I would assume the business card would be placed with a display drawing and people will see your artwork first. The drawing on the card is just a reminder of what you are talented at.
I personally like your rat drawings, your style is great and shows a lot of detail. But for a business card, you should appeal to the widest audience that you can. The purpose of the card is to give a customer your name and contact information. I would assume the business card would be placed with a display drawing and people will see your artwork first. The drawing on the card is just a reminder of what you are talented at.
it's hard to decide. both are very visually appealing.
I don't think your rat is going to scare anyone away. It's cute, and more importantly, it clearly shows off your talent. If you need to go with the cheaper option, it's safe.
However, I have to admit the colors really pop on the other one. Generally speaking, I'd go with color just because it's in color. It catches your eye. On the screen, visually, the first one looks like a photo copy while the second one looks like a postcard. However, I imagine on proper card stock, they'd both look fine.
It's a hard choice, though, because sans the design perspective, the rat helps you stand out among a sea of foxes. Anyone can do foxes, but few focus on less canine animals. Perhaps it's a niche audience, though.
IN SHORT:
I'd pick up either card at a fur con, but my instinct is to go with B because it draws my eye faster. The rat won't lose customers, though, I don't think.
I don't think your rat is going to scare anyone away. It's cute, and more importantly, it clearly shows off your talent. If you need to go with the cheaper option, it's safe.
However, I have to admit the colors really pop on the other one. Generally speaking, I'd go with color just because it's in color. It catches your eye. On the screen, visually, the first one looks like a photo copy while the second one looks like a postcard. However, I imagine on proper card stock, they'd both look fine.
It's a hard choice, though, because sans the design perspective, the rat helps you stand out among a sea of foxes. Anyone can do foxes, but few focus on less canine animals. Perhaps it's a niche audience, though.
IN SHORT:
I'd pick up either card at a fur con, but my instinct is to go with B because it draws my eye faster. The rat won't lose customers, though, I don't think.
B is the reason I came to you with my commission, but A is the reason I fell in love with your art and skill. I vote A because there is no question your greyscale/graphite work is unparalleled, plus, you can always put your nice oils/acrylics/pastels up on your site (which you do!).
A shows you have the background skills in anatomy and sketching to pull off beautiful color work
- My opinion :)
A shows you have the background skills in anatomy and sketching to pull off beautiful color work
- My opinion :)
A! While I am somewhat partial to foxes, as others have mentioned, they are everywhere. The rat is amazing and does exemplify a professional look. Honestly, when I first saw your work, it was either that or a similar piece caught my eye. The thing was that if you could create such a magnificent piece, just imagine what else you can do.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Personal preference would be A.
Yes, as a fellow rat, I'm biased.
You have had lots of folks in the printing business say that color sells more, and I'm not an expert on the use of business cards (only got some myself here recently) but the times where you will be using only your business card to "sell" folks on your art might be rare. To me (and again, I might have the wrong mindset) the cards are for folks to have a physical reminder of you with your contact information. Folks will either have seen art you have shown off and grabbed a card you also have available or you will have spoken with them about your being an artist and they are interested in seeing your stuff anyway. In either case, they have been sold to look further not by the card, but by the other stuff.
In the end, and as the split votes seem to suggest, there will be good reasons for selecting either version. In the end, I'd certainly grab either (or both) cards at a convention you were at because, hey, it's your card. :)
Yes, as a fellow rat, I'm biased.
You have had lots of folks in the printing business say that color sells more, and I'm not an expert on the use of business cards (only got some myself here recently) but the times where you will be using only your business card to "sell" folks on your art might be rare. To me (and again, I might have the wrong mindset) the cards are for folks to have a physical reminder of you with your contact information. Folks will either have seen art you have shown off and grabbed a card you also have available or you will have spoken with them about your being an artist and they are interested in seeing your stuff anyway. In either case, they have been sold to look further not by the card, but by the other stuff.
In the end, and as the split votes seem to suggest, there will be good reasons for selecting either version. In the end, I'd certainly grab either (or both) cards at a convention you were at because, hey, it's your card. :)
A is a better example of your anthro style, and focuses on a unique strength of yours in graphite work. The species also stands out as very unique, and in a world of color...B&W can ironically stand out.
B for a broader, more general audience, as it does not strike me as furry. Though lose the color on the letters, it's goofy. :P
B for a broader, more general audience, as it does not strike me as furry. Though lose the color on the letters, it's goofy. :P
Naturally I love the Rat. It is you after all.
But I will say that is one of the best and handsomest foxes I've ever seen. If you want to appeal to non-furries, you would be better off with the fox just in showcasing your talent.
If you are appealing to furries, I'd go with the Rat because it is you and furries expect you to present yourself like this.
Dominus tecum
But I will say that is one of the best and handsomest foxes I've ever seen. If you want to appeal to non-furries, you would be better off with the fox just in showcasing your talent.
If you are appealing to furries, I'd go with the Rat because it is you and furries expect you to present yourself like this.
Dominus tecum
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