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Free Graphic Pack with More Than 50 Resources
May 20th
Advertise here with BSA The design industry, especially the one related to web design is a wonderful place to work in…if you see it from the outside. Many clients are saying that a web designer’s work is similar to an artist’s life: he can freely create amazing things from scratch, he can work from anywhere and he can choose his tasks however he wants. This is not quite true: being a web designer means that you must have a lot of skills starting from technical knowledge, social abilities and the right resources, preferably free stuff such as free vectors , free .psd, free UI elements and so forth. A web designer will always have to innovate; he is in a constant battle with his competitors because usually the client chooses you, so you don’t have the luxury to say no to every project that you find difficult to work on. Sure, this happens mostly if you are a freelancer. As I said, a web designer must be extremely efficient therefore he needs to know where he can find the resources suitable for any of his project. For example, if…
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Quick Tip: How to Fix Muddy Gradients in Adobe InDesign
Mar 5th
If you spend a lot of time in Adobe InDesign, then there’s a good chance that you’ve encountered a gradient with a muddy-looking, off black and dulled transition. This phenomenon happens a lot when using the default black. In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at a few methods you can use to correct that muddy look in both process (CMYK) and spot color gradients. Enjoy! Section 1: Process Colors (CMYK) Before we jump in, let’s look at an example of what we mean by a muddy gradient. Below you will notice that I’ve used the Gradient panel to create a red-to-black gradient using swatches from the Swatches panel. For more information on working with color in Adobe InDesign, check out this article by James Andrew Quick Tip: Color and InDesign . The image below shows the resulting gradient. You can immediately see how the colors appear muddy and gray. The cause of the muddy gradient is due to the lack of color in the black (note that the black contains no cyan, magenta, or yellow). As the black shifts toward the red, it has to go through the only other ‘color’ it contains, and that’s gray (hence the muddy color). Process Colors: Method 1 Let’s take at one way to set up a proper gradient. Use the Rectangle Tool (M) to draw out a box and give it a solid red fill. Next, Copy (Ctrl + C) and Paste the box into place (Ctrl + Alt + Shift + V). Now, set up a black-to-white gradient (if it’s not already set up) using the Gradient and Swatches panel. Drag …
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Best of Tuts+ in January 2013
Feb 5th
Each month, we bring together a selection of the best tutorials and articles from across the whole Tuts+ network . Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favourite site, or would like to start learning something completely new, this is the best place to start! Psdtuts+ — Photoshop Tutorials Create a Battlefield Scene Using Stock Photography in Photoshop By combining the right photography in Photoshop you can create just about any scene that you want. In this tutorial, we will create a battlefield using several stock photographs. Let’s get started! Visit Article Quick Tip: How to Draw Realistic Eyes in Photoshop The eyes are one of the most important elements in any character or portrait illustration. In this tutorial, we will show you how to quickly draw realistic eyes in Photoshop using digital painting techniques. Let’s get started! Visit Article Create a Humorous Photo Manipulation Using Animal Photography – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial How does a hippo take a bath? In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, Stephen Petrany will show you how to create a humorous photo manipulation using a handful of stock photographs. The result will depict a hippo taking a bath in an unexpected and funny way. This tutorial is available exclusively to Tuts+ Premium Members. If you are looking to take your illustration skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started! Visit Article Nettuts+ — Web Development Tutorials Visual Studio: Web Dev Bliss Developers are a picky bunch, almost to the point of superstition and voodoo magic, when it comes to their…
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Illustrator Tutorial: How to Create Vector Sketch | designrfix.com
Jan 25th
A good vector sketch is always in demand on microstock websites. That's exactly … Graphic Design Inspiration & Web Design Resources
The Best of Crafttuts+
Jan 25th
We launched Crafttuts+ back in November and it’s now full of awesome tutorials! It’s definitely time to take another look at the newest member of the Tuts+ network. They’ve got a huge collection of incredible tutorials that’s expanding every week, from how to make a woven paper artwork to making your own hobbiton miniature garden . This is a selection of the very best tutorials so far, get inspired! The Best of Crafttuts+ Makeover a Notebook With an Embroidered Felt Cover It’s all about New Year makeovers on Crafttuts+ this week! Hopefully you’re feeling inspired and revved up after reading Kitiya Palaskas ‘ clever tips on how to give your crafty business a boost and new lease of life . So why not put some of that creative energy into a brand new notebook, with a very special cover? Felt book covers are a great way to turn ordinary inexpensive notebooks into something lovely – and they all make lovely personalised gifts, too. Visit Article Make a Woven Paper Artwork If you’re looking for an easy, low cost and effective way to add some art to your walls try making your own woven paper artwork. This tutorial shows you the technique, and the variations and possibilities are endless using different coloured paper and patterns. Visit Article Make a Wire-Wrapped Word for Your Wall I live in an apartment with all white walls and quite a minimal style, but there’s one thing that I’m stuck with and can’t afford to change – the ugly aging beige intercom handset. I’ve given a lot of thought to how I can hide or disguise it, to no avail. So I came up with a solution: instead of trying to hide it…
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Illustrator Tutorials Roundup – Best of 2012 | designrfix.com
Jan 11th
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200+ Illustrator Icon Tutorials | designrfix.com
Dec 16th
200+ Illustrator Icon Tutorials . Here's the ultimate collection of Adobe Illustrator vector icon tutorials . Browse more than 200 tutorials from the best tutorial artists. Read Article » …
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Best of Tuts+ in November 2012
Dec 7th
Each month, we bring together a selection of the best tutorials and articles from across the whole Tuts+ network . Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favourite site, or would like to start learning something completely new, this is the best place to start! Psdtuts+ — Photoshop Tutorials Create an Autumn-Themed 3D Text Effect With Photoshop CS6 Extended Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended is packed with an all-new 3D interface and tons of new features. In this tutorial, we will explain how to use those new features to create an autumn-themed 3D text effect. Let’s get started! Visit Article Create a Knitted Argyle Text Effect Using Filter Forge and Photoshop Photoshop plugins are great tools to help you save time and improve the quality of your work. In this tutorial, we will use Filter Forge to help create a knitted argyle text effect in Photoshop that you can use in your holiday illustrations. Let’s get started! Visit Article Create a Robotic Motorcycle God Using Motorcycle Photography Sometimes all you need to create a stunning piece of Photoshop art is a camera, some Photoshop know how, and some creativity. In this tutorial, we will create a robotic motorcycle god using photos that we took of motorcycle parts. Let’s get started! Visit Article Nettuts+ — Web Development Tutorials Chatting with Obama For America’s Director of Frontend Development: Daniel Ryan Whether you lean to the right or the left, there’s little doubt that, if you’re a Nettuts+ reader, you’ll likely agree that technology is rapidly shaping politics. …
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Best of Tuts+ in October 2012 | Vectortuts+
Nov 8th
Create a Stitched Denim Text Effect in Photoshop. In this tutorial , we will explain how to combine Photoshop filters, brushes, and vector shapes to create a stitched denim text effect using Photoshop CS6. Let's get started! Visit Article … Vectortuts+ — Illustrator Tutorials … In today's tutorial I'm going to show you how to create a series of Paisley inspired Graphic Styles using Scatter Brushes and the Appearance panel. Once done, I'll show you how to create additional …
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