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    Colour theory?

    Hello, I know colour theory is very important in graphic design and visual arts, but I've always had a shallow understanding of it. I understand the concepts of colour symbolism, harmony, contrast, and balance of value, but is there anything else that I should be aware of?
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    Question about logo quidelines

    That explains a lot, thanks guys!
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    Tips on making artworks look more professional?

    My works are mostly within A4 size and I use my all-in-one printer to scan them. For larger works I get them scanned at the local print shop. I've never tried using a camera as I thought it would distort the image, I guess I could try using it with a tripod?
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    Tips on making artworks look more professional?

    Ah ok, do I need a film camera for that?
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    Question about logo quidelines

    I'll check that out, thanks!
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    Question about logo quidelines

    Well played:LOL: @scotty Thanks Scotty that was very helpful! I will try it for my next logo!:)
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    Question about logo quidelines

    Sorry if I was unclear, I meant the lines. Now that you've mentioned it, any idea why the golden ratio is used in this particular case? I'm not seeing its purpose in the apple logo.
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    Tips on making artworks look more professional?

    Hi all, I work mainly with watercolor, guache, and sometimes oil/acrylic. Whenever I transfer my art to computer they always look sloppy; (noise, colour distortion, texture of paper/paint visible, fuzzy edges when zoomed in). Does anyone have tips on how to make artworks more professional...
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    Question about logo quidelines

    Hello, I'm not sure if that's what they are called but I see a lotof designers use these guidelines when finalizing their logos. Does anyone know what their purpose is? My guess is that they are to make porportions precise and easier to reproduce? Are they neccessary in all logo designs, and...
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    Hello and please critique my logo

    Sorry I accidentally posted it before I could finish. It is for a company that makes portable medical diagnostic testing instruments. I just used the company initials M Q and thought the Q would resemble a magnifying glass. My favorite is the first one since I thought the second one looked a...
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    Hello and please critique my logo

    Hello everybody, I'm new to the site and was wondering if I could get some critique on my logo. I
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