Facebook Timeline PSD Template
Lots of fun examples in the post and a downloadable template at the bottom.
Photoshop Tip: Add, Don’t Select Text
Have you ever experienced the infuriating frustration of trying to add a new type layer when it’s too close to existing text?
Hold the Shift key as you click with the Type tool (t) to force a new type layer.
Source: Photoshop User Magazine - January 2012
Retro Style Geometric Lines Poster Design Tutorial
Taking advantage of some free time, this one was a little time consuming but I think it turned out pretty good.
The trick is knowing your shortcut keys, will make the process so much faster.
http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/retro-style-geometric-lines-poster-design-tutorial
HoneyComb Repeating Pattern Tutorial
This is a great and easy Photoshop tutorial that I used for an header image on an internal project at work.
I tweaked the shape of the pattern by skewing the layer it was on the and played with the width of the border of the honeycombs before I created it as a pattern.
Source: heathrowe.com
Freebie Friday: 30 FREE Stylish and Decorative Ribbons, Stickers and Badges
Gotta love when some one does all the searching for the best resources for you~
Freebie Friday: 35 Gorgeous Free Web Buttons PSD
I’m always looking for design inspiration and this post is a really great resource.
via: @quenesswebblog
Facebook Fan Page GUI PSD
via @smashingmag
“What sets this PSD apart from similar files is the fact that with every update Facebook performs to its fan page design, Hike reproduces it 24 hours later and updates its download link with the latest version.”
Follow @HikeSocialApps for updates!”
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/09/13/freebie-facebook-fan-page-gui-psd/
The latest issue of Photoshop User showed up today.
Here’s some highlights of the articles/tutorials I’m looking forward to doing/reading:
- Make It a Cold One - by Corey Barker
build a composite from several photos - Photoshop In The Wild - by Tim Grey
capturing and editing wildlife - The Graduated Filter - Matt Kloskowski
obvious to not-so-obvious
How to Create Painted Text on a Wood Surface
I picked this tutorial because I like working with text in creative ways. Putting typography in a silhouette is a new favorite technique.
Super Simple Type Effect by Felix Nelson - Photoshop User Magazine March 2011
This tutorial is exactly like the title says, super simple. I don’t know when I would ever use something like this b/c you would need to use an ornate font or big and chunky.
It’s a new technique and something fun to add to the toolbox.
Photoshop Textures: 11 Watercolour Textures
i love all things creative. this is my place to share my craft and all the things that interest me.
