Hi Nan, that's what some of us are suggesting.  Look at it this way, an avatar or profile picture is something that represents a person, therefore a picture of the person such as you have is perfect.  However, a logo that represents your business, which you would put on labeling for products you sell, should have something to do with the business not be a photo of the owner of the business.  If that makes any sense  
 
Logos help you to 'brand' your art business so when folks go from your GCU store to your Zazzle store for example, they see the same logo and know its all part of the same business.
 
Hope that helps a bit.  It's one suggestion floating around among many others  

Quote from Jeff_135713 on Oct 20^th, 2009, 4:29pm:

 
Hi Jeff,
 
Only my opinion, but viewing hundreds and hundreds of artist's websites, blogs, and POD stores, I don't think it is a given that everyone understands that what is on the product and what you use to post are not necessarily the same thing.  Those artists that are working to 'brand' their art business are always obvious, as are those who are new to this type of environment.  I just think it's nice to offer examples of differences for those who would like to learn more or begin branding their work  
 
All this might be resolved if....
 
1)  GCU gave an additional option for Logo so that Profile Picture could be shown on the Bios and forum, and an artist's 'Logo' if they have one could be printed on the back of the card.  I also think that if there were two options like that, those people without business logo's would either keep that off or choose to create one.
 
and
 
2)  Maybe it's time for GCU to have a place where a new artist can go after signing up and learn about card templates, legal issues relating to images, image sizing, how the review process works, all the questions that are asked a hundred times a month by new artists who can't find an answer anywhere.  Some guidelines for the BOC could be placed here as well.
 
Just another 99-cents worth  

 That's a big job alright!  You'd be a hero to many though!

The images we have on our credits, in our stores, and in the forums should be 3 different files.  If artists want the same image used in more than one place, then they still can accomplish that as long as the size is consistent.  
 
I do think the ones on the cards should have a very consistent style, size, and look to them, otherwise the cards look much less professional.  The text also needs to match the style of the rest of the back of the card.  
 
Upscale and stylish real-life Avatars from our face pics would be an interesting approach for the BOC credits.
 
 
It's nice to know changes are under consideration.

I would hate to see artists loose their individuality.  I think the basic setup on back should be consistent with a specific space/location for artist's logos and/or names. Design of logo and/or name should be left up to each individual artists.
 
Where did the word avatar come from?  Had to look it up.
 
Webster definition of avatar:
noun chiefly Hinduism
a manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth; an incarnate divine teacher.
• an incarnation, embodiment, or manifestation of a person or idea : he set himself up as a new avatar of Arab radicalism.
• Computing a movable icon representing a person in cyberspace or virtual reality graphics.
 
Webster definition of logo:
noun ( pl. -gos)
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc. : the Olympic logo was emblazoned across the tracksuits.
a sweatshirt with the company logo emblem, trademark, brand, device, figure, symbol, design, sign, mark; insignia, crest, seal.
 
It is nice to know changes are under consideration.

Well said Corrie! My thoughts exactly!

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