A Rendering of the Nation's Arms

[King Txec]

I agree, I think the original Chinese script looks more "professional".

As far as the squirrels, I do like the new squirrels, but I personally feel they should be bigger (read: taller)

-Green Town

Yes, I was also thinking the squirrels need to be larger.

-REH

[Baron Alexandreu Davinescu]

I love a lot about the new version.  And while I recognize that it's easy to criticize from the sidelines when it doesn't add onto your work, my two bence are that:

(a) I agree that the squirrels should be taller, maybe by 25%.

(b) I agree that the original script looks nicer.

(c) Ideally, you might also bend the greenery around the lesser seal a bit more and drop it so that it's not partially occluded by the same.

On the subject of personal bugaboos, how would we feel about switching from the Heraldic Royal Crown of Spain at this point?  (Full disclosure: This isn't my first pitch on the matter.)

-Dean

[King Txec]

It's frustrating that the images in this post as well as those in the link from the Baron seem to have disappeared.

-REH

[Mic’haglh Autófil, O.Be]

I love a lot about the new version.  And while I recognize that it's easy to criticize from the sidelines when it doesn't add onto your work, my two bence are that:

(a) I agree that the squirrels should be taller, maybe by 25%.

(b) I agree that the original script looks nicer.

(c) Ideally, you might also bend the greenery around the lesser seal a bit more and drop it so that it's not partially occluded by the same.

On the subject of personal bugaboos, how would we feel about switching from the Heraldic Royal Crown of Spain at this point?  (Full disclosure: This isn't my first pitch on the matter.)

-Dean

• Our squirrels have been beefed up from 700px height to 850 (width adjusted proportionally) and repositioned to reflect their newfound bulk.
• Consensus heard on the Ben character, I'll stick with the "traditional" version going forward.
• The leaves of the dandelion frond have been rotated 30 degrees "in" and repositioned, and the flower itself has been enlarged by about 17% and lowered slightly to keep it visible. Their previous position was under the belief that the dandelion frond itself was supposed to be the compartment upon which supporters stand, but according to the wiki article on our National Coat of Arms, the squirrels are actually standing on the ribbon. I've actually added a second layer of leaves to the frond, which I suppose makes it look like they're standing on both (but really was meant to address the fact that it looked a little light otherwise).
• Keep in mind this uses the crown from the arms of Monaco; I've already ditched the Spanish crown.

It's frustrating that the images in this post as well as those in the link from the Baron seem to have disappeared.

-REH

Some image sources for embeds seem to play better with Witt's software than others; it is definitely frustrating, however.

- TLF

[King Txec]

Beautiful work! Thank you Long Fellow!

Also, try using Imgur for your image hosting. I use it and their site makes it very easy to post images on Witt.

Personally, I'm satisfied with the new version.

-REH

[King Txec]

Any more thoughts on this rendering?

-REH

[King Txec]

As there have been no further comments or suggestions, I will officially adopt the new rendering of the Greater and Lesser Seals. Thank you to The Long Fellow and the rest of the Coletx in helping in this endeavor.

-Txec R

[Baron Alexandreu Davinescu]

Your Majesty, might a special proclamation of thanks from either your Coletx or yourself be appropriate? This was an excellent act of public service and artistic achievement from the Long Fellow.

-SVA

[King Txec]

Absolutely. I'll give it some thought as to how best to do it. I had intended to make some form of announcement or proclamation, but things tend to slip out of mind!

-REH

[Baron Alexandreu Davinescu]

Please let me know if I can be of any assistance in this regard.

-SVA

[King Txec]

I'm thinking we should move The Long Fellow to the rank of Pursuivant as our thanks. Also, on the next day of honors, when I can officially grant him that rank, I will also officially proclaim the new rendering of the arms.

We just missed Berber Springs Honors, but we can use Juneau Day Honors so there is not too long of a wait. What do you think Viceroy?

-REH

[King Txec]

Any thoughts on my proposal @Baron Alexandreu Davinescu?

-REH

[Baron Alexandreu Davinescu]

I support this, your Majesty.

-SVA

[King Txec]

@Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be it is traditional that all new Pursuivant are able to choose their title, based on a historical location that means something to the Pursuivant. Mine was The Kingsbridge Pursuivant. While mine was based in a literary location, it meant a great deal to me.

As we prepare to advance your rank within the Coltetx, take some time and consider what title you would like to be known as!

-REH

[Mic’haglh Autófil, O.Be]

Thank you, your Majesty. I will give this some good thought and get back to you.