Alright, folks, let’s dive into my little project from today: recreating the Tennessee Volunteers logo. I’m no graphic designer, but I like to mess around with images sometimes, and this one caught my eye.
Finding a Good Source Image
First things first, I needed a decent picture of the logo to work from. I just did a quick search and grabbed the first high-quality image I found. I wanted something clear, not blurry or pixelated, so I could easily trace the shapes.
Setting Up My Workspace
I use this free online image editor. It’s pretty basic, but it gets the job done for simple stuff like this. I opened the logo image in the editor, and then I created a new, blank canvas that was about the same size.
Tracing the Outline
- I started with the big, bold “T”. I picked the “polygon” tool, and just clicked around the edges of the letter, creating a rough outline. It didn’t have to be perfect at this stage, I knew I could tweak it later.
- Then, I used the “curve” tool to smooth out some of the sharper corners and make it look more like the actual logo. This part took a bit of fiddling, I zoomed in pretty close to get the curves just right.
- Next, I add the orange color.
Adding the Color
The Volunteers logo is that classic bright orange, so I used the color picker tool to grab the exact shade from the original image. Then, I simply filled in my outlined “T” with that orange. Boom, instant recognition!
Cleaning Things Up
Once I had the basic shape and color, I went back and refined the edges a bit. I smoothed out any jagged lines and made sure the curves were nice and even. This is where I spent the most time, just making tiny adjustments until it looked pretty darn close to the original.
The Final Result
It is great! It’s not a pixel-perfect replica, but it’s definitely recognizable as the Tennessee Volunteers logo. For a quick little project, I’m happy with how it turned out. And the important thing is, I had some fun doing it!
