simplicity=strength

I have an assignment to paint a design. I was to create design that uses letters, shapes and five colors. I think I am going with this design.

While sketching thumbnails of other ideas, I kept trying to simplify the design. I decided to take my advice literally.

The lettering here was incredibly fun to draw and duplicate in illustrator. Now all I have to do is produce it with paint. I think taking steps away from the computer really helps put what design is really all about in perspective. Yeah, I used a computer, but I drew it first... the computer was to get the colors right. I should have veered away from the mouse all together.