Hey everyone, I want to share my latest project with you guys – creating a Steeler emblem. I’ve always been fascinated by logos and emblems, and as a huge Steelers fan, I figured, why not try making my own version of their iconic emblem? So, I dove right in, and let me tell you, it was quite the ride.
First off, I started by gathering some reference images. I looked up a bunch of pictures of the official Steelers logo online. I wanted to get a good feel for the shapes, colors, and overall design. I also checked out some fan-made designs to see what other people had done. It was cool to see the different interpretations and styles.
Once I had a good idea of what I was going for, I grabbed my sketchbook and started sketching. I drew a few rough outlines, playing around with the basic shape of the emblem. I wanted to get the proportions right before moving on to the details. It took a few tries, but eventually, I settled on a shape that I was happy with.
Next, I moved on to the stars inside the emblem. Now, the Steelers logo has these three diamond-shaped stars, right? So I sketched those out, making sure they fit nicely within the main shape. This part was a bit tricky, getting the angles and sizes just right. I erased and redrew them a bunch of times until I was satisfied.
Coloring and Refining
With the basic shapes down, it was time to add some color. I decided to go with the classic Steelers colors – black, yellow, and white, with a touch of red and blue for the stars. I started by filling in the main shape with black, using a thick marker. Then, I carefully colored in the stars, making sure not to go outside the lines. I used a finer marker for this, to get those crisp edges.
Once the colors were in, I took a step back to look at the whole thing. It was looking pretty good, but something was missing. I realized I needed to add some outlines to make the shapes pop. So, I grabbed a white gel pen and carefully outlined the main shape and the stars. This made a huge difference! It looked so much more polished and professional.
Finally, I added the word “Steelers” below the emblem, just like the official logo. I used a simple, bold font and colored it in yellow to match the stars. I wanted it to be readable but not overpower the main design. And that was it! I had my very own Steeler emblem. It’s on my wall now.
- Gathered reference images of the Steelers logo.
- Sketched the basic shape of the emblem.
- Drew the three diamond-shaped stars inside.
- Colored the emblem using black, yellow, white, red, and blue.
- Outlined the shapes with a white gel pen.
- Added the word “Steelers” below the emblem.
It was a fun and rewarding project, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. It’s not perfect, of course, but I learned a lot along the way. Maybe I’ll try tackling another team’s logo next. Any suggestions?
