Please accept this as my entry for the TSen Dojo logo contest.
I have created a stylized icon representative of martial arts. The styling of the icon is very reflective of the asian art Sumi-e: simple, strong black ink painting. The strong lines of this icon will reproduce very well, even at smaller sizes.
The selected font is strong and dynamic.
I look forward to any feedback you may provide me.
For this submission I have used actual Sumi-e strokes from the Kanji alphabet to represent an iconic figurine. I have also elected to use more gradients in my design to provide more depth, dynamics and interest.
To me, the interesting aspect of the icon is that it is representative of the figurine yet has a traditional Asian feel to it. Some may see a Kanji-like character while others may see a figure performing a martial arts movement. Some may see both.