Hello designers and thank you so much for your beautiful and creative submissions. As I am reviewing your artistry, I am seeing some preferences emerge for me. I feel like my idea about the turtle/globe itself wasn't a good one. The picture of the globe takes up too much space. I love the idea of reflecting global somehow though and still incorporating turtle. I am thinking the bottom curve of the sunrise should represent the world/glob/turtle shell. That curve could reflect a turtle shell in a simple way. I am going to see if I can draw it and post it. Loving the oranges and yellows for the sunrise, leaning more towards the darker blue/green for the turtle/global element. THANK YOU!!!! :)

I just posted a new drawing. That should be the inspiration for the logo. I only included the other images as Indigenous inspiration and awareness. Thanks!

Hi all, me again.
I just uploaded a new file with more info!!!
So, I am new to this whole thing and just trying to figure it out as I go. I just realized you couldn't read my mind!?!?!? What??? :) I searched for pictures of different logos with different elements that resonated for me ie) the shape of the suns rays, the angle of the sun, the curve of the sun on the water / turtle, the profile of the turtle, and the artistic style that inspires me. If you are still interested, please have a look at the latest file I uploaded. I hope this is more helpful!
Shannon
Also, these are style influences you may wish to google for inspiration:
a. Woodland School of Art
b. Mark Anthony Jacobson
c. Norval Morriseau
d. Jackson Beardy
e. Roy Thomas
f. Lloyd Kakapetum
g. Peter Kakegamic

Many thanks to all of you creative, artistic designers! I really appreciated all of your designs and submissions. I am sorry I couldn't pick every one... I just wanted you to know that I truly valued your talents and hope the best for you all in the future. Thanks again, and take care...
S