Omg, congrats on the new brand! For some reason, I thought you would be establishing an animation studio, but I guess my definition of "studio" is presently limited. But patterns as design for stuff? That's cool and unexpected, but also makes sense.
Haha, would like to see your "gremlin" behaviour xD
PLUS, I love the mascot and logo you posted. It's cute. Just a thought, but, aybe it's because red is something that I found to be emphasized on your platforms, idk, but I think a bit more red on your logo (or even just the font color) would really make it you. Idk if it's just me, but that's what I observed hehe. But I do love it already!
Taking the opportunity to answer one of your "question of the month", given previous experiences, I find myself gravitating on flower designs, given that it's spring (or was spring since it's June already). Another reason for this was how I found myself to be more appreciative towards flowers, especially when my mom took a long time picturing every one of them, when we were in a garden, haha!
Another thing, I also like the color combos of white, yellow, and blue. I may not be knowledgeable in color theory, and I personally suck in color theory, but these three colors have been stuck with me recently, especially with my sudden liking of clouds and the sky.
That's that for now. I'd like to congratulate on your brand again, and I support! Looking forward for it's growth!
Thanks KC! Your comment on the red was super helpful, it caused me to make that change in the logo and brand colors!
And thank you for sharing the motifs you’ve been into! Florals are universally loved it seems. And that color palette in relation to clouds and sky motifs is an interesting thought! I might have to do some experimenting — I hope you play with that idea in your own art as well!
I won’t guarantee you’ll ever see my gremlin ways about the apartment…but I also won’t say you never will 😆
First off, congratulations on the epiphany! Makes a lot of sense and something I never thought of.
Sticking with square space because of historical data? Considered any other options? I use Wix for work but I am not sure the immediate $$ difference. I used square space in the ALT days and I didn’t like it at all. I also didn’t belong there and had no idea what I was doing. 🙃 Maybe changed since that was a decade ago 😱 but yeah. Might be worth researching.
I find my tastes have shifted as I’ve gotten older, and what I spend money on, I think that’s for the best. I appreciate looking at art most of all, but I’m at that stage where something I really resonate with will bring me to tears (looking at you, Jed Henry). If it’s not something to stick on the wall, I definitely appreciate the subtle and humorous. I’ve invested in Calamity Ware, clothing from Em & Sprout, a scarf from Cyberoptix, and a significant number of enamel pins that are either reflective of my gaming/anime fandoms, tea habit, cat lady status, or anything else that jumps out at me.
I’ve found I’m also more curious about what I can use for home accents, like wallpaper, pillow cases, throw blankets, etc. I want to personalize while also being practical. I still lean heavily into the whole minimalist thing, and I find that one or two “luxury” items that are going to last me forever, and tug at my heart and soul, make it to the front of the brain.
Hey Sarah! Honestly, I’m using Squarespace because it’s been advertised so much by artists and YouTubers I follow. So far I’m liking it a lot though!
And thank you so much for explaining your perspective on buying goods! I totally agree, the ALT life and moving countries have changed my relationship with stuff. At this point I’d consider myself an essentialist, though my parents think I’ve become a minimalist…slight nuance haha. I like the idea of home accents and the luxury purchase! You’ve given me some great things to consider, as always 🥰
I've never thought of it that way, but having a distinct separation between name and brand, especially if they are every to be separated, is super important. I love the logo you designed; the duck is very cute and the outline brings me back to the days of rainbow colored pencils. The little peak at the Eldritch/Angels design is super cool too! It reminds me of a Nazar amulet, but, you know... red.
Yes! It’s quite the mindset change from when I first created the handle “streaac.” Back then (over 10 years ago?!) I thought I may as well try something “semi-professional” and use my name. But here we are. It’s only been a month since I created the new brand, but honestly, I’m liking the mental shift. In a way, it’s weakened the toxic notion that my value = the quality of my art because the name is not my name.
I love the idea of rainbow colored pencils! I’m still trying to flesh out Star Gremlin Studio’s brand mission, but this sentiment of childhood nostalgia might be something worth exploring more.
Honestly…Season 9 of Overwatch 2 pushed me to explore the eldritch route for this design 😂 It was amazing to get Moira’s mythic skin. AND Lifeweaver’s “Harbinger” skin…it was a shop skin but I knew I had to have it after seeing the season trailer 🥲
Omg, congrats on the new brand! For some reason, I thought you would be establishing an animation studio, but I guess my definition of "studio" is presently limited. But patterns as design for stuff? That's cool and unexpected, but also makes sense.
Haha, would like to see your "gremlin" behaviour xD
PLUS, I love the mascot and logo you posted. It's cute. Just a thought, but, aybe it's because red is something that I found to be emphasized on your platforms, idk, but I think a bit more red on your logo (or even just the font color) would really make it you. Idk if it's just me, but that's what I observed hehe. But I do love it already!
Taking the opportunity to answer one of your "question of the month", given previous experiences, I find myself gravitating on flower designs, given that it's spring (or was spring since it's June already). Another reason for this was how I found myself to be more appreciative towards flowers, especially when my mom took a long time picturing every one of them, when we were in a garden, haha!
Another thing, I also like the color combos of white, yellow, and blue. I may not be knowledgeable in color theory, and I personally suck in color theory, but these three colors have been stuck with me recently, especially with my sudden liking of clouds and the sky.
That's that for now. I'd like to congratulate on your brand again, and I support! Looking forward for it's growth!
God Bless, Ate Strea! <3
Thanks KC! Your comment on the red was super helpful, it caused me to make that change in the logo and brand colors!
And thank you for sharing the motifs you’ve been into! Florals are universally loved it seems. And that color palette in relation to clouds and sky motifs is an interesting thought! I might have to do some experimenting — I hope you play with that idea in your own art as well!
I won’t guarantee you’ll ever see my gremlin ways about the apartment…but I also won’t say you never will 😆
First off, congratulations on the epiphany! Makes a lot of sense and something I never thought of.
Sticking with square space because of historical data? Considered any other options? I use Wix for work but I am not sure the immediate $$ difference. I used square space in the ALT days and I didn’t like it at all. I also didn’t belong there and had no idea what I was doing. 🙃 Maybe changed since that was a decade ago 😱 but yeah. Might be worth researching.
I find my tastes have shifted as I’ve gotten older, and what I spend money on, I think that’s for the best. I appreciate looking at art most of all, but I’m at that stage where something I really resonate with will bring me to tears (looking at you, Jed Henry). If it’s not something to stick on the wall, I definitely appreciate the subtle and humorous. I’ve invested in Calamity Ware, clothing from Em & Sprout, a scarf from Cyberoptix, and a significant number of enamel pins that are either reflective of my gaming/anime fandoms, tea habit, cat lady status, or anything else that jumps out at me.
I’ve found I’m also more curious about what I can use for home accents, like wallpaper, pillow cases, throw blankets, etc. I want to personalize while also being practical. I still lean heavily into the whole minimalist thing, and I find that one or two “luxury” items that are going to last me forever, and tug at my heart and soul, make it to the front of the brain.
Hey Sarah! Honestly, I’m using Squarespace because it’s been advertised so much by artists and YouTubers I follow. So far I’m liking it a lot though!
And thank you so much for explaining your perspective on buying goods! I totally agree, the ALT life and moving countries have changed my relationship with stuff. At this point I’d consider myself an essentialist, though my parents think I’ve become a minimalist…slight nuance haha. I like the idea of home accents and the luxury purchase! You’ve given me some great things to consider, as always 🥰
I've never thought of it that way, but having a distinct separation between name and brand, especially if they are every to be separated, is super important. I love the logo you designed; the duck is very cute and the outline brings me back to the days of rainbow colored pencils. The little peak at the Eldritch/Angels design is super cool too! It reminds me of a Nazar amulet, but, you know... red.
Yes! It’s quite the mindset change from when I first created the handle “streaac.” Back then (over 10 years ago?!) I thought I may as well try something “semi-professional” and use my name. But here we are. It’s only been a month since I created the new brand, but honestly, I’m liking the mental shift. In a way, it’s weakened the toxic notion that my value = the quality of my art because the name is not my name.
I love the idea of rainbow colored pencils! I’m still trying to flesh out Star Gremlin Studio’s brand mission, but this sentiment of childhood nostalgia might be something worth exploring more.
Honestly…Season 9 of Overwatch 2 pushed me to explore the eldritch route for this design 😂 It was amazing to get Moira’s mythic skin. AND Lifeweaver’s “Harbinger” skin…it was a shop skin but I knew I had to have it after seeing the season trailer 🥲