Portfolio Site
So I know it's been a while since I last posted and I'm sorry if I made anyone wait. Blame Stardew Valley and Overwatch.
But anyway, I have good news! I've launched my own portfolio site for you guys to check out: firestormcan.com/It's got much of the work I've done over the past eight years, from books to lanyards, and logos to social media banners! I've got a lot more to share in the future, so stay tuned! And don't forget that I'm still taking commissions: firestormcan.com/Commissions/
Logo Commissions - OPEN
LOGO & BRANDING COMMISSIONS
Are you an artist or small business in need of a dazzling icon? Perhaps you’re a gamer who’s looking for ways to improve their visuals on all of their platforms. Maybe you’re brand has fallen out of style and is in need of a serious revamp. Look no further than Firestorm Vector Designs! With the power of vectors, your logos can be used anywhere, anytime, any way!SERVICES
Logo Design
Let’s build a new logo from scratch! Come forward with your idea and we’ll develop it into something memorable. Together, we’ll bring your vision to life!
Single Logo $30 CAD
Alternate Logo + $10 CAD
Logo 3-pack $45 CAD
Logo Vectorization
Harness the magic of vectors with scaling suitable for banners, vehicles, HD video, and more! Leave your current logo file with me and I’ll rebuild it into a clean, versatile vector! It's also helpful if you’ve somehow misplaced your source file and need a new one.
$20 CAD each
Social Media Branding
A presence on social media is highly valuable – part of it comes from some attractive visuals! While you plan your posts, allow me to prepare these key pieces for you to use again and again! These items will be made for all platforms requested at no additional charge.
Avatars $10 CAD
Banners $25 CAD
Promotional Graphics Base $15 CAD
Printed Promo Designs
If you like to get out a lot, especially at conventions or meetups, these physical promotion tools will prove very useful in spreading the word! If you already have the graphics ready, leave the layout to me and I'll make sure your message comes out loud and clear! You're welcome to ask me for additional pieces for me to build if you need them.
Business Cards $10 CAD
Lanyards $10 CAD
Flyers/Postcards $10 CAD
Posters $15 CAD
Signage $15 CAD
Hanging or Standing Banners $30 CAD
Additional Graphics +$5 CAD each
Related Services
Publications (coming soon!) | Digital Graphics (coming soon!)RULES
Content
I will not accept projects that have to deal with:
Mature (18+) content, including but not limited too:
Sex, excessive violence, drug & alcohol use, fetish art, etc.
Governmental bodies and political movements
Copyrighted works without explicit permission
Feel free to ask any questions if you’re unsure if your content is acceptable or not!
Design Process
1 - Proposal
The initial design stage. We’ll spend time brainstorming and refining the overall design to your liking.2 - Acceptance
Once the design has been cleared for construction, a $5 CAD deposit is required before commissions can proceed.3 - Construction
I’ll start putting everything together! You’ll receive regular updates, giving you the chance to suggest any adjustments.4 - Refinement
We’re almost there! If there’s any little bits you’d like changed or you’ve noticed small bugs that I missed, say the word and I’ll fix ‘em up.No extra charge!
5 - Final Payment
When you’re satisfied with the results, you will be sent a PayPal invoice listing the remaining funds required before delivery can be made.See below for instructions!
6 - Delivery
Once payment has been confirmed, you will be provided a .ZIP file containing your commission in select formats – .SVG, .PDF, & .PNG, to name a few.
If you require your commission in another format, please let me know!
Regarding Printed Projects
You are responsible for locating and contacting printing services for physical items such as business cards, flyers, etc.
Recommendations may be given but are not guaranteed to be the cheapest or quickest service for your area.
Payment
I only accept funds via PayPal. All prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
Processing fees and conversion rates for clients outside of Canada will not apply.
When submitting your deposit or paying your invoice, please take the following steps:
1) Select “Pay for Goods or Services”
2) The recipient box must contain firestormcan@gmail.com
3) Ensure that you are paying in CAD
4. In the address box, select “No Address Needed”
5) Please be sure to read the Terms and Conditions before sending payment.
Refund Policy
Delivery will only be made after payment has been processed. All sales are final.
However, I will issue a refund of the deposit under the following conditions:
1) I have not provided an update to the commission after three months.
2) You are unsatisfied with the product after the refinement phase and cannot come to an agreement on what changes can be made.
3) I am unable to finish the commission due to personal reasons.
If you are unable to pay after three months since the deposit was made, your commission will be cancelled and the deposit will not be refunded.
Files will be archived, but will be destroyed after one year. You may ask to resume your commission within that time frame.
Requests
Requests are only available to close friends only. If you are a certified non-profit organization, please reach me via email to discuss a request.Contact
To begin a commission, leave a note on deviantART or send an email to firestormcan@gmail.com with the subject line “Logo Commission.”Don't forget the details!
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A Hearty Xmas Hey-o!
Hey there, folks. I bet you've been wondering where I've been for the past few years, and if so, I'm so sorry that I've left this place to rot. If you haven't, well I personally don't blame you. Suffice to say, it's been a tad bonkers up here in BC.
I had spent the past few years working publications for BronyCAN, putting together book after book for the thousands of attendees. In between all the chaos, my focus was on finding a job for the foreseeable future. And I can tell you that in a job market as competitive as Vancouver, it's a hell of a time getting someone to even set up an interview with you. So yeah, that hasn't gone over very well. But after speaking with an employment services manager, I've been tasked with revitalizing my gallery and selling my skills to the world!
So now that I have this old gallery up and running again, I'd like to go over a few changes that I'll be making for the new year:
MLP No Longer Leads
Before anyone asks, no, I have not stopped enjoying MLP. But I must admit I've put too much of it around here. There's a lot more media I'd like to pay tribute too: from days long since passed, to the up and coming. I'm always open to making new pony stuff, but they'll be no more recreations from screenshots. It's time to get a little more creative!Digging up old Projects
For the next few weeks I'll be digging up select work from BronyCAN and other projects as a sampler of my work with vectors. I'm looking for as much constructive feedback as possible, so I would appreciate it if you let me know what you think about these old works and what I could do for future projects. In fact, as a gift to you, I'll be publishing all five BronyCAN con books today!Commissions Goin' Up!
Yep, I've finally been convinced to throw my hat into this ring. While I'm still looking for a day job, I'd like to put the vectoring skills I've built up over the past six years to good use. So starting next year, I'll be offering my services towards logo commissions. Sample work and a list of info will be available sometime next month. I plan to add more types of commissions in the future, so please stay tuned for details! Oh, and before anyone asks: requests can only come from close friends. Sorry!You can find me on Twitter & Tumblr for more of my life's happenings. Feel free to give me a shout!
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to you, and a very happy and hopeful New Year!
Happy Holidays!
I'm retiring from Team Fortress 2
It's come to the point where there's just no respect for fellow players anymore. The Free-to-play model has opened the game to countless trolls, bigots and uptight assholes who think about nothing but themselves. Unfairly kicking players for being a helpful class and then refusing to play something worthless? What gives people the right?
Not to mention I have been extremely disappointed with this year's Scream Fortress. HELLTOWER? SERIOUSLY?! The stock map's the worst map in the whole game, why go for this one? You could've at least banned the use of mini-sentries, they break this map without even trying.
2000 hours is enough waste on my body. I've removed this game from my computer and don't expect to return anytime soon.
To those of you who I've had the pleasure of playing against and even working with, thank you.
To those of you who decided to make my online life miserable: step on a goddamn Lego brick and go to hell. You have no right to treat fellow players like they're nothing.
And a word of caution to anyone who still plays it: STAY AWAY FROM PONIPONIPONI. It is a breeding ground for such cruel behaviour. And the admins won't do a thing to discourage it. "Love and tolerance" my ass. Bronies and TF2 just don't mix after all.