jonvalk

Yes. I realize that it is still May.

Yes. May is still somewhat far from September.

Yes. I am a bit psychotic for working on wallpapers for the upcoming season so...early.

Yes. I'm expecting my second child in July and will most likely lose all free-time and sleep I currently enjoy.

That being said, I am really excited about this year's Under the Lights game and all the wonderful wallpaper ideas I have for this year's edition.  Because of "Yes" #4, I am trying to get as much work done early as I can.  Naturally, I will have to do some work DURING the season, but I'm hopeful I'll be AT the ND game this year, and thus will not have time for my normal insomniac-like last-minute wallpaper post.  So there you have it - my full justification for posting this wallpaper now.

Actually, this wallpaper was intended as more of a "poster" feel.  You could slide an Adidas logo quite nicely onto it, IMHO, and it could pass for part of their promotional material.  I liked the idea, even if it is predictable, and I think it turned out pretty well.  Let me know what you think.  The next UTL2 wallpaper I work on will most likely feature a chicken.  Just sayin'.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it.  As always, a mobile version will follow within the next few days.

EDIT: Fixed the blocky font.  Man, I really need to proof my work more closely.

EDIT 2: Added two mobile designs.

Light It Up, Again. (Desktop - 16:9)

Light It Up, Again (iPhone 5 - Mobile)

Light It Up, Again [Broken Edition] (iPhone 5 - Mobile)

- JonValk

Ok, here's a few wallpapers for the offseason (as if you don't already have a bevy to choose from).  Hope you like them!

NEW! Stadium Wallpaper - 16:9 Desktop

Hoke Points (Artsy) 16:9 Desktop

Hoke Points (Victors Stripe) 16:9 Desktop

Devin Spotlight (Cut-out) 16:9 Desktop

As per usual, I'm lazy and don't have mobile versions done yet.  I WILL WORK ON THAT.  In the meantime, enjoy. BTW, Artsy Hoke is on my desktop right now.

- JonValk

Ok, so I saw in a post the other day that people want a banner that no longer has the Denard prayer pose since he's leaving for the NFL.  I read requests for a banner that had Trey for the offseason.  I read requests to have Gardner/Lewan or some other football theme.  I read requests for some combo of the two.  I opted for a combo of the two.  This isn't meant to be some sort of permanent banner change - I didn't put enough time into that, nor do I think the banner design needs changed (maybe just a photo-swap of Gardner/Lewan or whatever for Denard).  I just wanted to see what people thought.  Enjoy.

By the way, I think a good subtext would be "not just a basketball school..."

- JonValk

Here's my last entry for the basketball season.  Hope you enjoy! Go Blue, beat the Cardinals!

Desktop (16:9)

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Short and sweet since I owe my wife a date.  Enjoy the wallpaper, she thinks it's my best to-date.

Desktop (16:9)

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'm a little worried about this matchup (assuming that Kansas pulls its head out of its ass and plays a complete game), so I didn't do any cocky demeaning of their mascot or whatever.  Instead, I decided to go a little more conservative and just celebrate the guys for their excellent play in the tournament thus far.  Hope you enjoy the wallpaper, even if it's only for a day or two.  Go Blue, Beat Kansas!

Desktop (16:9)

Mobile

Enjoy!

- JonValk