Just a nice simple draft of one idea. I'm trying to keep it to line art so we can stick it ont e Tshirts and what not for the temple store.

*Bows

I am very impressed by the work! I do like the idea of a light saber, and but I wonder what could be used as a symbol now that we are Temple Of the Jedi FORCE? What could be used to symbolize "Force"?

(It's actually been bothering me...LOL...I've been looking through some art books...but it's usually of what we saw with Xedran's work..that sort of "light").

I don't know...but I love watching a work in progress!

Angelet is a very talented graphic artist...I hope he puts his two cents in as well. Wouldn't hurt to have some good art in our archives or to save for tees, mugs (I want a mug!) or other item...

There seems to be assembling a sort of open commitee here. Great! I'll be watching with great interest.

-Asta Sophi

Here are my enteries. I hope it's not too late.

This is my first attempt. I drew inspiration from the old Temple Symbol and a Masters Wheel. If you are unfamiliar, a Masters Wheel is a symbol representing the stages of training when becoming a master. It is used in sword and other combat styles and has taken several forms over the ages. The idea is to start with a broad circle where you would do the most training and your focus being widely dispersed. As you train, your focus narrows and you move to smaller and smaller circles, until reaching the center.

So, here is the symbolism behind this symbol.

You start with the full circle, representing the totallity of oneself. Contained in this circle you find 3 interconnected cirlces representing the 3 stages of a Jedi's life: Apprenticeship, Knighthood, and Master. Between these cirlces and the outer circle, you find 3 smaller circles connecting everything together, representing the neverending training that Jedi go through. In the 3 interconnected circles you will find a tri-force representing the 3 pillars of a Jedi: Knowledge, Wisdom, and Focus. In the center of this as well as the center of the symbol, you find a 16 point star representing the 16 teachings of the Jedi. These teachings are central to a Jedi's life, training and focus.

So, there it is. It was my first attempt, and although cool looking, I didn't like it too much. But others may disagree, so I am submitting it just in case.

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Ok, so this is my second entery. I like this one better because of it's simplicity.

Again you find an outer ring, representing the Jedi. In it you find a Pheonix, representing this Temple, and the Jedi Faith. Always destroying itself and rebuilding anew, better then before. The eye of the pheonix is a 4 point star representing the Jedi Code. Guiding the pheonix is the 16 point star representing the 16 teachings of the Jedi, guiding the pheonix in it's rebirth. Other interpretations are available (like any good symbol), this is just what I had in mind while designing it.

This is my favorite, I hope you like it too.

~Chris "Nemo"

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p.s. Those are low quality images for the purpose of this post. The originals are clean vector graphics made in Corel Draw. I can convert them to just about any format for use for anything from wallpaper to coffee mugs, cleanly ;).

i may as well give up..... lol... i hide mine in shame.... :D

The first one has my vote Nemo. Really nice work.

*Bows

LOL...oh no!....I'm sorry Merin but I really like the idea of the 2nd one. LOL... Both are great!

But the Phoenix really describes this site well, and with the word "Force" as the name of the site...well..the 2nd just seems to have more vigor to me.

But that was just immediate feeling.

-Asta Sophi

i like both.... can't make my mind up... but i say the second has a slight edge...