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The AppSumo DepositPhotos deal is back!
The AppSumo DepositPhotos deal is back! This limited time deal features 100 image credits for just $39. This is the best stock art deal around–don’t miss it!
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Ron’s Brushes are a Graphic Designer’s Must Have
Artist Ron Deviney is the reason I’m a graphic designer, book cover designer, and 3D stock art designer. Without him, I wouldn’t have a career in art and design. Many centuries ago, before my first novel was published, I went rummaging around the Internet for information on how to use Photoshop, so I could figure out if I had the guts to make my own book cover—or, at the very least, some ad graphics. I came across one of Ron’s Brush packs specifically designed for use in Photoshop. I was so new to design, I had no idea Photoshop brushes could be so, well, spectacular!
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Browse and install new fonts directly inside Adobe Photoshop
Quick tutorial on how to browse and install Adobe Fonts directly inside of Adobe Photoshop.
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The AppSumo DepositPhotos deal is back!
The AppSumo DepositPhotos deal is back! This limited time deal features 100 image credits for just $39. This is the best stock art deal around–don’t miss it!
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Browse and install new fonts directly inside Adobe Photoshop
Quick tutorial on how to browse and install Adobe Fonts directly inside of Adobe Photoshop.
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The AppSumo DepositPhotos deal is back!
The AppSumo DepositPhotos deal is back! This limited time deal features 100 image credits for just $39. This is the best stock art deal around–don’t miss it!
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Spotlight on Daz Artist Changeling Chick
Daz Artist Changeling Chick specializes in designing high-quality Genesis figures; accessory packs; nail and claw packs; and even body hair collections. She excels and creating realistic fantasy figures as well. Changeling Chick always provides a wide variety of custom options in every one of her products. Below are some of my favorites of hers as well as many that are currently on my wishlist.
Design Tools
Ron’s Brushes are a Graphic Designer’s Must Have
Artist Ron Deviney is the reason I’m a graphic designer, book cover designer, and 3D stock art designer. Without him, I wouldn’t have a career in art and design. Many centuries ago, before my first novel was published, I went rummaging around the Internet for information on how to use Photoshop, so I could figure out if I had the guts to make my own book cover—or, at the very least, some ad graphics. I came across one of Ron’s Brush packs specifically designed for use in Photoshop. I was so new to design, I had no idea Photoshop brushes could be so, well, spectacular!
Design Visuals
Ron’s Brushes are a Graphic Designer’s Must Have
Artist Ron Deviney is the reason I’m a graphic designer, book cover designer, and 3D stock art designer. Without him, I wouldn’t have a career in art and design. Many centuries ago, before my first novel was published, I went rummaging around the Internet for information on how to use Photoshop, so I could figure out if I had the guts to make my own book cover—or, at the very least, some ad graphics. I came across one of Ron’s Brush packs specifically designed for use in Photoshop. I was so new to design, I had no idea Photoshop brushes could be so, well, spectacular!
How to find an image’s file number on DepositPhotos.com
For some projects, it makes sense to have the client browse the DepositPhotos.com stock image site so they can see what’s available and possible. They may not realize, however, that simply clicking on an image won’t capture the information the designer needs to find the image again. Clicking simply opens the image in a light box and doesn’t bring up a permanent URL for that image. So that only gets you part of the way there.
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How to find an image’s file number on DepositPhotos.com
For some projects, it makes sense to have the client browse the DepositPhotos.com stock image site so they can see what’s available and possible. They may not realize, however, that simply clicking on an image won’t capture the information the designer needs to find the image again. Clicking simply opens the image in a light box and doesn’t bring up a permanent URL for that image. So that only gets you part of the way there.
How to avoid duplicate text frames in InDesign
Have you ever run into an issue where you end up with text frames sitting on top of each other when you place text? Here’s how you can use Primary Text Frames to avoid that in the future.
Design Spotlights
Ron’s Brushes are a Graphic Designer’s Must Have
Artist Ron Deviney is the reason I’m a graphic designer, book cover designer, and 3D stock art designer. Without him, I wouldn’t have a career in art and design. Many centuries ago, before my first novel was published, I went rummaging around the Internet for information on how to use Photoshop, so I could figure out if I had the guts to make my own book cover—or, at the very least, some ad graphics. I came across one of Ron’s Brush packs specifically designed for use in Photoshop. I was so new to design, I had no idea Photoshop brushes could be so, well, spectacular!
Spotlight on Daz Artist Changeling Chick
Daz Artist Changeling Chick specializes in designing high-quality Genesis figures; accessory packs; nail and claw packs; and even body hair collections. She excels and creating realistic fantasy figures as well. Changeling Chick always provides a wide variety of custom options in every one of her products. Below are some of my favorites of hers as well as many that are currently on my wishlist.