What do you think of my Ubuntu Studio Wallpaper

[sloggerkhan]

I made this pretty quick, but I was wondering what people think. Suggestions and opinions are welcome. I am mostly just curious. One thing I keep debating is whether the 'Ubuntu Studio' part would be better without the 2nd set of darker braces.

Image:
http://ubuntuforums.org/g/index.php?n=1214
http://ubuntuforums.org/g/index.php?n=1278
http://ubuntuforums.org/g/images/176924/large/1_SimpleGrB.png
Variations:
See attached images.

[Dark Hornet]

I like it, but then again, I usually like the darker themes....

[jose158]

Cool. :)

[MetalMusicAddict]

Remember, once you're ready, post it to: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuStudio/Artwork/OfficialHardyIncoming :D

.SVG logo coming soon.

[sloggerkhan]

MetalMusicAddict, could you post the method you use in inkscape (or gimp, if you are using a raster to vector workflow) to generate the look of the logo? I'd like to make something that matches at some point, but I am not really to sure how you went about getting that speckled/faded look, at least if you were using inkscape.

Oh, and I've concluded I like the single set of braces better.

[adamorjames]

I like the many swirlies with their different shades. Nice... I like the 2nd and 3rd one.

[sloggerkhan]

http://ubuntuforums.org/g/index.php?n=1277
http://ubuntuforums.org/g/images/176924/large/1_GunNotes4GimpD.png

Something else I've been working on wallpaper-wise. Also needs some tweaking.

[Monstroxus]

I would erase the white "brackets" above and under "ubuntu studio" ... so only "ubuntu studio" without the brackets. Looks more simple, which is better IMHO.

[Paul820]

Why guns? That has absoultely no connecton with ubuntu studio. Don't get me wrong, i like the musical notes and the colour, well everything, but the guns look so out of place on it.

[sloggerkhan]

One more, maybe getting closer to the idea in the art spec. Maybe not. But much improved over the blue one, I think.

http://ubuntuforums.org/g/images/176924/large/1_UbuntuJazzNoir.png


It was a hard case. The kind that gives you a headache, if not from trying to put the clues together, then from thugs waiting with blackjacks in an alley. So I did what I always do when I needed to relax. I went to the studio.
The Ubuntu Studio.
A smooth session never failed to put things in perspective. I could tell someone was getting uncomfortable, someone who thought getting close to the truth was doing society a disservice and took it on themselves to be judge, jury, and executioner. It had something to do with a mysterious "DRM" and a front company called "Microsoft."

[lyceum]

Your designs are very basic, and I love them! Keep them coming!

:popcorn:

[sloggerkhan]

Here's the last background with a more "distressed/grunge/indie/punkish" look to match the hardy style logo.
see: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuStudio/Artwork/OfficialHardyIncoming?highlight=%28studio%29
My first attempt at playing with the style.

I don't think this version is really better, but it has given me a basis for learning how to make things that match the logo a bit more.

Color might be a little off. I had to use a .gif / .jpg at a lower resolution as using a .png at standard res was too big (even jpeg at that high of a res was too big). Not sure which is better quality, though I was able to make jpeg higher res than .gif .

[adamorjames]

Lookin good. :) Keep it up.

[sloggerkhan]

Something that does bother me about the music one is the selection of notes. Maybe someone who knows music might know a better selection of them?

[MetalMusicAddict]

I like the stuff in #12. I'm unsure about the guns though. Personally its cool but not for official release.

And why the hell aren't some of these on the WIKI? :)

[por100pre1]

What about using brushes instead of revolvers? A film strip would be good too.

[adamorjames]

What about using brushes instead of revolvers? A film strip would be good too.

What do you mean by brushes? What you brush your hair with or the nature type... thing. :) Oh! Like paint brushes?
Wow, 3 different meanings :guitar:

[por100pre1]

What do you mean by brushes? What you brush your hair with or the nature type... thing. :) Oh! Like paint brushes?
Wow, 3 different meanings :guitar:

Have you ever used Ubuntu Studio? Of course I mean paint brushes!

:lolflag:

[sloggerkhan]

I'm going to make one with some vinyl records this weekend if I have time. I know the revolver them is kinda random. I just have a thing for jazzy noir detective crap.

[adamorjames]

I like the paint brush idea. My reason, is that it includes two types of media, music and painting. Also, two different senses.

[por100pre1]

I like the paint brush idea. My reason, is that it includes two types of media, music and painting. Also, two different senses.

Yes, check the Ubuntu Studio AYO Wallpaper (http://www.73lab.com/index.php?menu_item=1&curr_lang=1), truly a classic. ;)

[adamorjames]

Yes, check the Ubuntu Studio AYO Wallpaper (http://www.73lab.com/index.php?menu_item=1&curr_lang=1), truly a classic. ;)

Wow that is... the best thing I've seen in a long time. :)

[por100pre1]

Wow that is... the best thing I've seen in a long time. :)

Why don't you just switch to Ubuntu Studio?

sudo aptitude install ubuntustudio-desktop ubuntustudio-audio ubuntustudio-audio-plugins ubuntustudio-graphics ubuntustudio-video

[adamorjames]

Why don't you just switch to Ubuntu Studio?

sudo aptitude install ubuntustudio-desktop ubuntustudio-audio ubuntustudio-audio-plugins ubuntustudio-graphics ubuntustudio-video

Ok, I'll try it out. I've never tried it. :) Downloading right now.

[CAD-MAN]

V Cool stuff sloggerkhan. I especially like the ones with the guns shooting the musical notes.

Keep up the great work!

[sloggerkhan]

So I've been too lazy to work on wallpaper. Actually I've just had a lot of schoolwork and such.

Anyhow, zebra panel textures:
http://ubuntuforums.org/g/index.php?n=1360

I need to remake the lion one. It's way too thin.

[sloggerkhan]

So a new background is up.
small version:
http://ubuntuforums.org/g/images/176924/large/1_version1s.jpg
1680x1050: http://ubuntuforums.org/g/images/176924/1_version1s.jpg
1920x1600: http://bayimg.com/pAIGKaabb

Working the grunge/stressed/worn/faded style in inkscape is really taxing on my laptop.
Working with even one of the components is relatively slow. Working with them all at once is a pain. If I even select one operation wrong, I can end up with the program hanging with my CPU at 100%. So I didn't take this image everywhere I'd have liked.

Incidentally, I'm thinking of getting another computer.

As always, feedback/comments appreciated.