Time to VOTE for a NY State tartan

[OC Richard]

I voted for A because I thought it had the strongest design, the best proportions, showing more or less the Golden Ratio (look it up).

The boxy 1:1 ratios shown in the others result, to my eye, in weak designs. Though in many tartans a weak design can be saved by great use of colour.

(Reducing a tartan to B&W will tell you how strong the design itself is.)

But C is also quite pleasant.

A great example of the use of proportions is a comparison of many traditional tartans to those designed by the so-called Sobieski brothers. Their efforts were nearly always boxy and inelegant.

[Brian K]

I voted for A because I thought it had the strongest design, the best proportions, showing more or less the Golden Ratio (look it up).

The boxy 1:1 ratios shown in the others result, to my eye, in weak designs. Though in many tartans a weak design can be saved by great use of colour.

(Reducing a tartan to B&W will tell you how strong the design itself is.)

But C is also quite pleasant.

A great example of the use of proportions is a comparison of many traditional tartans to those designed by the so-called Sobieski brothers. Their efforts were nearly always boxy and inelegant.

I appreciate the compliment, Richard, I know you're particular about tartans. Unfortunately, you may also have noticed that Barbara Tewksbury has indicated that it would be a nightmare for a kilt maker. I'm pleased to have designed it, but I'd hate to be known as the guy who designed a tartan kilt makers hate so much (Of course, I'd guess they're not too fond of one of my favorites - the Anderson tartan. I remember from another thread that you seemed not too fond of it yourself!)

Regards,

Brian