How to find a good logo / web graphics artist?

NBaller · 10-12-2009, 12:31 AM

Hi,

I am creating a website and am trying to find a web graphics artist for my websites. The catch is, I'd like the artist to use Gimp and teach me how they make the graphics (through a written or video tutorial). This way, I can become competent at creating my own graphics while getting the expert to create my initial graphics.

Do you have any idea where I may be able to find someone like this? I tried elance, but I haven't been impressed by the quality of the bids.

mikeyman120 · 10-12-2009, 12:40 AM

I don't know if you'll find someone who create graphics to teach you online also unless they have a course. But you can do a search online for gimp video tutorials on google and you should find them. I have seen at least one gimp video tutorial out there. As far as finding someone to do the graphics for you you can go to the warriors for hire section and find someone. The guy who did my graphics is Semmy and here is his link:

New Page 1

He did the Twitter graphics from the site below in my sig.

Mike

HarrisonJ · 10-12-2009, 12:44 AM

Look at DeviantArt.com for art that you like and then contact the artists whos artwork you like and offer them something for a logo design, and to teach you how to do what they do. DeviantArt is probably the most popular artist social network on the internet, I've had some nice logos designed by users I've hired off there.

mikeyman120 · 10-12-2009, 03:03 AM

Here is a Gimp video course I found online.

How to Create Web 2.0 Graphics using GIMP

Mike

NBaller · 10-12-2009, 11:57 AM

Mike,

Thanks you for the links. I will check them out to learn a bit about creating graphics myself.

Harrison,

Good idea. These seem to be quality artists. Some nice logos there as well. Based on your experience, how much do you believe a quality logo would cost?

Random question to both of you -- how do you "thank" someone else on these boards?

Thanks,

Mike

jacktackett · 10-12-2009, 02:07 PM

I've been very happy with fellow Warrior logonerds. They've ran several WSO so feel free to look them up. I've also had gotlogos.com do many logos as well and they've done a great job for me too.
YMMV but I've been pleased with both their efforts.
best,
--Jack

spartanic · 10-12-2009, 03:14 PM

have you tried elance?

10-12-2009, 12:31 AM	#1
NBaller Article Writer War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 114 Thanks: 42 Thanked 19 Times in 3 Posts	How to find a good logo / web graphics artist? Hi, I am creating a website and am trying to find a web graphics artist for my websites. The catch is, I'd like the artist to use Gimp and teach me how they make the graphics (through a written or video tutorial). This way, I can become competent at creating my own graphics while getting the expert to create my initial graphics. Do you have any idea where I may be able to find someone like this? I tried elance, but I haven't been impressed by the quality of the bids.

10-12-2009, 12:40 AM	#2
mikeyman120 Mike-Nagle.com War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY, USA Posts: 984 Thanks: 180 Thanked 172 Times in 102 Posts Social Networking	Re: How to find a good logo / web graphics artist? I don't know if you'll find someone who create graphics to teach you online also unless they have a course. But you can do a search online for gimp video tutorials on google and you should find them. I have seen at least one gimp video tutorial out there. As far as finding someone to do the graphics for you you can go to the warriors for hire section and find someone. The guy who did my graphics is Semmy and here is his link: New Page 1 He did the Twitter graphics from the site below in my sig. Mike

10-12-2009, 12:44 AM	#3
HarrisonJ Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 293 Thanks: 15 Thanked 29 Times in 29 Posts	Re: How to find a good logo / web graphics artist? Look at DeviantArt.com for art that you like and then contact the artists whos artwork you like and offer them something for a logo design, and to teach you how to do what they do. DeviantArt is probably the most popular artist social network on the internet, I've had some nice logos designed by users I've hired off there.
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mikeyman120 Mike-Nagle.com War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY, USA Posts: 984 Thanks: 180 Thanked 172 Times in 102 Posts Social Networking	Re: How to find a good logo / web graphics artist? Here is a Gimp video course I found online. How to Create Web 2.0 Graphics using GIMP Mike

10-12-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
NBaller Article Writer War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 114 Thanks: 42 Thanked 19 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How to find a good logo / web graphics artist? Mike, Thanks you for the links. I will check them out to learn a bit about creating graphics myself. Harrison, Good idea. These seem to be quality artists. Some nice logos there as well. Based on your experience, how much do you believe a quality logo would cost? Random question to both of you -- how do you "thank" someone else on these boards? Thanks, Mike

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