This next design I made several weeks after the Shepard signature. The render being used is Boba Fett from Star Wars taken from the sixth movie, Return of the Jedi (I didn't actually need to look that up, I'm kind of a giant Star Wars nerd as you will probably see with the next several posts). Like the last post, I have explained terms at the bottom of the page.

I had just watched one of the Star Wars movies and decided to make a signature based on one of my favorite characters, Boba Fett. I debated between contrasting and complimenting Fett, but ultimately decided that using different shades of green would work best for what I wanted to do. Unlike the Shepard design, I did not want Fett to seem to pop out of the picture. Fett is a Mandalorian1 bounty hunter and uses stealth to his advantage. I wanted Fett to blend into the background as if waiting for his bounty.

I used more clipping masks in this design and again liked how they turned out. In this design, the clipping masks are the splatter designs to the left that slightly overlay Fett's arm and helmet. I lightly blurred where the mask obscures Fett so he blends into the background more. In order for the render to not be lost however, I sharpened2 Fett's helmet and hand to give focus.

Although I am pleased with the blending effect of the clipping mask, parts of the mask are jagged and cut off abruptly. I should have done a better job softening the edges in order for the signature to have more flow. Also I have concerns that the design is too monochromatic, and feel that there should have been a bit more contrast. Although I did want Fett to blend with the background, there is not much variety to the color scheme which causes the design to feel boring when the focus of the viewer is not on Fett.

If I were to re-do this design, I would try for more contrast. I love how the design turned out and it looks much like I had envisioned. I do wonder, however, how Fett would look if given more focus because although Mandalorians were masters of stealth, the sight of them struck fear into the hearts of their targets. Placing Fett into an environment where he is the center of attention might be able to capture the feeling of intimidation and fear that is meant to be instilled by the menacing armor of the Mandalorians.

Terms
1 In Star Wars lore, Mandalorians are race of beings who look very much like humans and have a war-like culture.
2 Sharpening enhances the definition of edges in an image, bringing them more into focus.