Animal Science Rocks

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T-shirt Design Brief
Need an image for production of a promotional t-shirt that illustrates farm animals as members of a rock band. I'll try to convey verbally the image I want to see.
The successful design in this competition will have employed a wide range of colors, ranging from the typical earth-tone colors of animals (browns, reds, black, white, tan, pink, grays, and combinations thereof), to vivid colors exhibited in loud clothing and shiny musical instruments played by members of my band.
Envision yourself as being in the front row of a rock concert. How is the band organized? Drummer (the pig) off center in the back, seated behind a drum set with a large base drum adorned with the "Flying K" emblem, and around the perimeter the words "Angus and the Wildcat Band". Front and center is a masculine, black beef bull- the lead singer, outstretched arm holding a microphone up high and tilted downward to his face, belching out a tune, his guitar slung from the shoulder and hanging in front of him, and sweat rolling profusely from his forehead. To one side is a base player (the horse) adorned with a bandanna handkerchief wrapped around his head droning out his piece on the base guitar. On the other side is the keyboard player, a dairy cow, udder projecting outward for all the world to see, neck stretched and head tilted slightly upward, energetically hammering away at the ivory keys whilst singing into space with unwavering concentration and intensity. Down in front are some dancing poultry- chicken on the xylophone, duck on the kazoo, and a turkey banging away at the tambourine. Next to the poultry is a goat, head tucked toward his chest, hooves grasping the saxophone, eyes and face wrenching with effort, and wailing out a tune. Finally, on the side opposite the drummer are the background singers- a small flock of sheep gathered in front of another microphone, lips pursed in unison and crooning out their background melody.
A key aspect of the design is action, each member of the band clearly contributing to the production of the band's song. The players need to have individual personalities, and most of all, character.
Your characters can be different, but my idea of a rock band is action and intensity- with personality. Feel free to submit a sketch if you would like feedback on the direction of your illustration, but make sure you specify that your submission is not your finished product.
Note- cows, sheep, and goats have teeth only on the bottom jaw.
Updates
Project has been revised to reflect a commitment to pay, and the budget has been increased.
Added Saturday, January 25, 2014
An image file has been attached for your use as described in the brief.
Added Sunday, January 26, 2014
Designers:
Added Thursday, January 30, 2014
Project Deadline Extended
Added Thursday, January 30, 2014
Illustrators: the budget for this project has been increased. There is also a modest payment for 2nd place design. Again, feel free to submit a sketch if you wish to have feedback before competing the illustration.
Added Friday, January 31, 2014
Project Deadline Extended
Reason: Two promising candidates thought some additional time would be helpful, so I am providing a couple of additional days for you to work on designs and get them submitted.
Added Thursday, February 06, 2014
Below is a link to a page showing the Disney animated character, Maximus (a horse). This is the style of characters I am after for this design.
Added Friday, February 07, 2014
Project Deadline Extended
Added Sunday, February 09, 2014
Project Deadline Extended
Reason: Was out of the country an unable to give feedback
Added Friday, February 21, 2014
Project Deadline Extended
Added Saturday, March 01, 2014
Target Market(s)
College students
Industry/Entity Type
Clothing
Colors
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Requirements
Must have
- A caricature consisting of farm animals actually playing a variety of musical instruments, portrayed as members of a 70's rock band. A beef bull should be the lead singer/guitarist. I would choose a pig as the drummer, horse as a base player, a flock of sheep as backup singers, and a dairy cow as a keyboard player. Design should somehow feature your rendition of the "K", which is our brand . The brand should be integrated into your design, such as on the head of the drum facing the audience. The file image is attached for reference, but feel free to create your own rendition (don't change the basic design, and keep it purple). Tag line should read "Animal Science Rocks!"
Nice to have
- Beef bull, horse, dairy cow, sheep, pig, chicken,goat, turkey, etc. - all portrayed as members of a rock band. Ideally will include lots of purple.
Should not have
- NO STOCK IMAGES, period.