[Helpers] Fwd: Re: Europoster

Mon Apr 17 12:33:20 PDT 2006

   BTW: here are the notes on the PSD file I sent Lori:

>   I think my design is too wordy... but I think it looks good! I've sent 
> it to my helpers list for feedback. I think I got the A4 size right, had 
> to look it up on the web!
>
>   Some notes on the design and layers:
>
>   There are three versions of the background: the bottom one is FST teal, 
> the other two are progressively greener, and there is an invisible 
> greener version of the logo too. The FST colour prints blue on my 
> computer too, I usually have to increase the yellow and decrease cyan in 
> the print specs, to make it come out the right shade of greenish teal.
>
>   You could make them all invisible to do a white background, but you 
> would have to change the font colour of some of the text. I've made 
> separate layers for different areas of text, to make it easier to edit.
>
>    With white text, I usually make a duplicate layer so it shows up 
> better, then take the white glow part of the emboss off one layer so it 
> isn't fuzzy looking.  You have to edit both layers the same.
>   There is no pound symbol on my computer, so that is missing from the 
> price.
>
>   The new headline is inspired by the bestseller book "The DaVinci 
> code"  I read the book and realized a tie-in might be fruitful! It is all 
> about chasing after the mysteries of the Divine Feminine which was edited 
> out of Christianity... that's my gig!
>
>   I'm going to dig around in my archived CDs and see if I can find the 
> original photo I used, see if I can fix the weird hair effect I did back then.

   I was about to set the poster aside to work on creating the page url 
mentioned on the poster.

>Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:22:17 -0700
>To: "FST Helpers list." <Helpers at fire-serpent.org>
>From: Mystress Angelique Serpent <Mystress at fire-serpent.com>
>Subject: Re: [Helpers] Europoster
>Cc: "Lori West" <lori_west at btinternet.com>
>
>    Great suggestions, Kimberly! Exactly the kind of feedback I am needing.
>
>   I've been working on this almost continuously for a few days so I 
> really am too close to it to see it well. Needs a fresh eye!  Needs a 
> spellcheck too I suspect!
>
>   Are you photoshop-friendly?
>
>Want to take a whack at editing the original? It will have to be edited 
>for the Sweden workshops anyhow.
>
>  The full size psd file can be found here:
>
>  http://fire-serpent.org/loriwest/
>
>   BTW: what do you think of the dancing snake lady?  She could be 
> replaced with a tao symbol or something, but I like that she is cute, eye 
> catching and playful.
>
>At 12:11 PM 17/04/2006, you wrote:
>>Wow, this is cool! Nice work Mystress!
>>
>>I do think though, that you've put way too much stuff on it. When I read
>>it, it gives me the feeling like you are trying to sell some quick fix
>>kinda thing, rather than giving me a feeling of true spiritual teaching.
>>I think this is only because there is so much to read.
>>
>>I would suggest narrowing it down to something along the lines of:
>>
>>"Are you experiencing:
>>
>>Mystical visions?
>>Paranormal phenomena?
>>Feeling the emotions of others as if they were your own?
>>Other types of psychic experiences?
>>
>>These things may be confusing and difficult to explain, but there is no
>>cause for fear. These are some of the symptoms associated with the
>>spontaneous spiritual awakening of Kundalini! Not only can Mystress help
>>you awaken your kundalini but she can also smooth the path of a
>>sponaneous awakening so that it becomes the blissful experience it is
>>meant to be!"
>>
>>
>>I really don't like the line "Are you looking for a compassionate ear?"
>>... Gives me the feeling of a spam email when I read it! LOL Maybe
>>something like this would be better?
>>
>>
>>
>>"Private consultations with Mystress are available upon request if you'd
>>like to talk to someone who really understands what you're going
>>through."
>>
>>
>>I'd also state the professional help thing more like this:
>>
>>"Mystress Angelique also offers practical advice to mental health and
>>healing professionals on spiritual emergence and emergencies in their
>>clients."
>>
>>This gives it a more professional sound.
>>
>>The "Are you:" section reads a bit too gimicky to me too, but I do like
>>most of what its saying... Hmmmm... I would suggest simply taking out
>>these parts:
>>
>>-Ready to turn your life over to a higher power - your soul
>>-Afraid you are going mad?
>>
>>I think taking out just those two would make it sound more genuine and
>>less like a commercial.
>>
>>
>>I hope this helps!
>>
>>Blessings,
>>
>>Kimberly
>>
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Helpers-bounces at fire-serpent.org [mailto:Helpers-bounces at fire-
>> > serpent.org] On Behalf Of Mystress Angelique Serpent
>> > Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 7:21 PM
>> > To: Helpers at fire-serpent.org
>> > Subject: [Helpers] Europoster
>> >
>> >    Here is the result of my weekend's work so far: promo poster/flyer
>>for
>> > the European tour.
>> >
>> >   I'd like some feedback... I know the poster has too many words but I
>> > don't know what to cut. Opinions please!
>> >
>> > http://www.fire-serpent.org/fscnew/fstpostereuro1%20copy.jpg
>> > http://www.fire-serpent.org/fscnew/fstpostereuro1 copy.jpg
>> > large
>> >
>> >
>> > http://www.fire-serpent.org/fscnew/fstpostereuro2copy.jpg
>> > small
>> >
>> >
>> >
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