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Working with a Graphic Designer -
James Daniel (35) 
Wander down any High Street and you'll see print shops offering "A total print and design package". Whatever you need, "We'll design it, we'll print it!" etc. so you could be wondering if you need a real graphic designer at all
Well, at the risk of sounding facetious, it depends on how much... ( added 2 days 23 hours ago.) |
MacGyver and the theory that Limitations breed Creativity -
Anja Merret (654)   Anja Merret 
The inspiration of the Flash on the Beach conference is still coursing through my veins. Re-reading that sentence, it is apparent it’s touched me. And you over there, keep those comments to yourself! Talking about inspiration, the phrase with respect to creativity that popped up several times... ( added 238 days 9 hours ago.) |
Learn How to Draw the Easy Way using the “Five-S” Method -
- Will Kalif (9,607)   Will Kalif 
One of the difficult things about learning to draw is understanding the process an artist uses to go from a blank piece of paper to a completed drawing. The “Five-S" method is an easy way to understand how an artist does it and how you can do it too.
Drawing is not a process where an... ( added 1 year 266 days ago.) |
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Creating Cartoon Characters -
Martin Berube (189) 
The first step you should do when you decide to create a cartoon character is to try to see if you want to draw a realistic character or a more "cartoonish" one. Do you want to make a comic strip or a graphic novel? This, of course, will change the way you create him and how you readers will... ( added 24 days 9 hours ago.) |
Original Digital Art: The Big Picture -
- Donovan Gauvreau (539) 
With the advancement of today's computer technology, the world of art has been thrown into a tailspin. New and original digital art tools are being created with every passing day, and are serving to take the art world to loftier heights. Those who were only able to illustrate their artistic... ( added 143 days 18 hours ago.) |
How To Create Carved and Gilded Text in Photoshop CS2 -
Bernard Hibbs (126) 
How to Make Carved Text in Photoshop Ever wondered how to make your text look like it's carved? Well, here is a short tutorial on how it is done using Photoshop CS. We use this technique when preparing the free designs for customers house signs.
1.Start with plain type on a dark surface
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Papa’s Got a Brand New Blog!!!-7 Things I Did to Change My Wordpress Heading -
Ray Horner Jr. (69)   Ray Horner Jr.
I finally added a new header to my wordpress theme. Now I feel that I have a brand new blog! Those of you who are experts at this will find this super elementary and boring. But I am excited and wanted to share with others my success. As many of you may already know, in Wordpress a template is... ( added 348 days 7 hours ago.) |
Graphic Design Jack of all trades -
Tara McGovern (9) 
Using visual communication to make a success of your business
Commercial art has proven itself worthy within the business sector. Whereas
traditional art or ‘The Arts’ such as fine art for example, is often considered
an expensive hobby instead of a stable career path. Commercial art... ( added 1 year 124 days ago.) |
Deceive The Clients As Long As There Is a Paycheck -
Judi Lake (2,454)   Judi Lake 
Advertising is a competitive field; there is no question about it. Having been in this industry for over twenty years, I have seen many changes: some good, some bad but the core basics of the business remain constant. What used to take weeks to accomplish fifteen years ago virtually takes days... ( added 1 year 264 days ago.) |
Ad Agencies: Separating The Divas From The Pros -
Judi Lake (2,454)   Judi Lake 
n the 20 years that I have been in advertising, oftentimes than not, clients approach me having absolutely no idea how to begin their project nor what is entailed.
Having had come from the 'pre-computer generation', quality has always been my main concern as well as developing relationships and... ( added 1 year 275 days ago.) |
Tips for Creating a Great Character Design II -
- Aldric Chang (324)   Aldric Chang 
Whether be it for games, comics, animation or merchandise, we cannot ignore the fact that good character designs play an active role in driving the sales of the product in question. While good character designs help to drive sales, great character designs grow companies and even shape the... ( added 65 days 20 hours ago.) |
How to Create an Effective Print Ad – The Unconventional Wisdom of an Ad Maverick -
Joann Stylianos (21) 
How to Create an Effective Print Ad The Unconventional Wisdom of an Ad Maverick
Before writing this article, I perused the web looking to see what "experts" had to say about the subject of print ad design. The general consensus is to play it safe. Pshaw, I say! True enough, if you stick to... ( added 91 days 18 hours ago.) |
How to Create an Outstanding Brochure Design -
Maria Vang (6) 
Brochures
can be a powerful tool to promote one's business, service or product but if
they are not designed properly they might end unnoticed among the many other
brochures on the display rack. So how do you design a brochure that stands out? Follow these simple
guide-lines in order to create... ( added 156 days 15 hours ago.) |
Character Design Tips -
Maria Vang (6) 
Character development seems so easy when we think
about legends like Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse or even modern cartoon
characters like SpongeBob but is it as simple as it looks like? That seeming
simplicity of designing a character is actually a tricky task. The following
tips will not make... ( added 156 days 15 hours ago.) |
Environmentally Friendly Print Design - How To Save The Planet And Look Good -
horatio farquaar (123) 
The printing industry is notoriously bad for the environment, right? Noxious chemicals dripping into rivers, forests cut down to produce monumental amounts of useless direct mail, not to mention wasteful graphic designers twatting about in their 4x4's and SUVs, there is however an alternative...... ( added 1 year 182 days ago.) |
3 Steps to Getting Employed as an Animator -
- Aldric Chang (324)   Aldric Chang 
Getting employed as an animator can be broken down into 3 broad steps.
The Cover Letter
Be polite, concise and purposeful. Make sure you do ample research on the company you are sending your letter to. You will want to know what kind of work they specialize in and you should state in your... ( added 65 days 20 hours ago.) |
Tips for Creating a Great Character Design III -
- Aldric Chang (324)   Aldric Chang 
Whether be it for games, comics, animation or merchandise, we cannot ignore the fact that good character designs play an active role in driving the sales of the product in question. While good character designs help to drive sales, great character designs grow companies and even shape the... ( added 65 days 21 hours ago.) |
Transform your Old, Worn out Photos in Minutes with Adobe Photoshop -
- Roger Kent (77) 
Do you have old photographs that are faded, worn out, crinkled or even torn? Of course you do, everyone does. Many of these photos are likely very old family photographs that are simply irreplaceable should something happen to them.
In the past it was very expensive and time consuming to have... ( added 171 days 17 hours ago.) |
Free Safety Posters - Gift Ideas for Life -
Thomas Yoon (4,608)   Thomas Yoon 
Looking for gift ideas? It can be quite a difficult task considering the many choices you have. Why not give them safety posters? They are excellent for birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, house warming, or milestones in life.
My suggestion to giving health and safety poster is as serious as... ( added 307 days 3 hours ago.) |
Adobe Photodeluxe is a Snap to Use -
Morgan Hamilton (587) 
Modern technology has come along way in its goal of making our lives more convenient. Among the conveniences that have been made available to us is the option of being able to handle photos and graphics through photo-editing programs. Adobe Photodeluxe is a great example of a photo-editing... ( added 1 year 237 days ago.) |
Make The News By Producing Your Own Trade Or Company Magazine -
horatio farquaar (123) 
One of the best ways of promoting a new or even long standing company is with an in-house magazine. Boost staff morale, encourage teamwork and generally let everyone know what you are up to. Really there's no excuses why you shouldn't be producing a magazine, heres how you could get started...... ( added 1 year 104 days ago.) |
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