Archive for September, 2009

17 Useful Pattern Resources

Patterns are an awesome design element that can be used in so many different ways. This article features 17 different pattern related resources to help you become a pattern master.

Six Technologies that Changed My Life

In the past three years I have moved from a rank amateur designer to what I like to think of as a reasonably skilled and proficient digital artist. In this post, I look at six different technologies that have changed my life and helped me make the transition.

4 Design Related Web Comics to Give you a Giggle

Long hours spent designing can get tiresome. Sometimes we need to put the stylus down and walk away, take a breather, get our heads cleared before coming back. Sometimes, though, we just need a giggle! In this post, I highlight 4 design related comics that you can check out and read, and hopefully indulge yourself in for a bit of well deserved entertainment!

Giveaway: Custom Vector Pack from Echo Enduring Media

I’m giving away licenses for a free, custom vector pack, designed by me! Check out this post for details on how to enter this awesome contest! Open for entries until September 31st, 2009.

Featured Artist: Lois van Baarle

Featured Artist: In this first installment of the Featured Artist installment, we will be getting to know Lois van Baarle (also known as loish), whose beautifully rendered and deeply textured art resonates deeply with a wonderful sense of whimsical fantasy.

Freebie: 5 Unique Photoshop Frames

Photoshop Freebie: This freebie pack contains five Photoshop frames, which you can use to add really cool effects to photographs and other graphics.