My latest entry, #51, is intended to take the key elements of your request(Nebraska, sunflower) and rough them up a bit to make them work together and take on a masculine appeal. I intentionally only made portions of both elements visible in order hint at them rather than overwhelm the design. The scratch effects are kept subtle but recognizable and give the overall design a rough edginess. I hope you like it. If not, don't hesitate to let me know your thoughts. I can adjust accordingly. I thought this approach would be something new for you to consider in this contest.