Using illustrator

This is my first attempt at using illustrator. I was able to manipulate and alter letters in the text to fit how I want to. I also was able to create a gradient look to the letters after manipulation

This was when I was using the manipulating tool to change the T to look like a cross because this is a creative touch that I added to make my masthead more attractive and fit to the target audience

This is another attempt of mine to manipulate, alter and add or change things. I was able to change my V to make it look longer on the right hand point of the V it worked and I have added this touch to my final masthead idea