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A Sunny Day In Southwold?
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As you may have noticed (if you are a Brit that is) our weather is doing strange things at the moment! One day it's hot the next it is pouring with rain, and I mean pouring! My parents came to stay at the weekend, Thursday was bright and sunny. Friday's weather ...
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Brushes ‘n’ Brushes
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I'm happy to announce that another site full of Photoshop brushes is now online, it's called Chez Plumeau. I was kindly contacted by the owner who brought to my attention that they had added a selection of my brushes, nice chap by the way! I think that it's going to be ...


Pixelmator
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I've just been over to Pixelmator to take a look at a new piece of software that is currently in development for Apple Mac. I must say that I was very impressed and quite excited about this new development! Pixelmator is an easy-to-use, fast and powerful image editor that has ...


Juicy Fruit Icons
2007-07-27 09:04:13
Here’s a fun collection of icons ranging from arrows and shapes to buttons. I’ve called the collection juicy fruit, they’re fun and summery! You can dowload the unflattened psd file here. Share This
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juicy [Flickr]
2007-07-27 08:58:05
spiralpixel posted a photo: Here's a fun collection of icons ranging from arrows and shapes to buttons. I've called the collection juicy fruit, they're fun and summery! I've more resources here: www.josweb.co.uk You can download the psd file here.
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Tartan Maker
2007-07-26 12:23:11
Here’s a cool little site where you can make your own tartan patterns, so if you are a little tired of stripes give this one a go! I had a quick play and found it really easy to use, I created one called “Pretty In Pink” which is now in the gallery. I thought I’d keep with my colour of the moment! Go take a look, I’m sure you’ll have some fun as they say “Tartan Maker” - is “the new trendsetting application for cool designers.” Share This


Wasp On Flower [Flickr]
2007-07-26 05:53:17
spiralpixel posted a photo: If you would like to download this image at it's largest size, please visit my space at Morguefile. If you decide to use any then please credit: www.spiralpixel.com I'd also like an email telling me where you've used them as I love to see how my images are implemented! Thank you! www.josweb.co.uk
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Sweet Pea In Shade [Flickr]
2007-07-26 05:45:55
spiralpixel posted a photo: If you would like to download this image at it's largest size, please visit my space at Morguefile. If you decide to use any then please credit: www.spiralpixel.com I'd also like an email telling me where you've used them as I love to see how my images are implemented! Thank you! www.josweb.co.uk
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Sunflower [Flickr]
2007-07-26 05:40:53
spiralpixel posted a photo: If you would like to download this image at it's largest size, please visit my space at Morguefile. If you decide to use any then please credit: www.spiralpixel.com I'd also like an email telling me where you've used them as I love to see how my images are implemented! Thank you! www.josweb.co.uk
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Red Geranium [Flickr]
2007-07-26 05:37:13
spiralpixel posted a photo: If you would like to download this image at it's largest size, please visit my space at Morguefile. If you decide to use any then please credit: www.spiralpixel.com I'd also like an email telling me where you've used them as I love to see how my images are implemented! Thank you! www.josweb.co.uk
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Macro Flower Set
2007-07-26 05:17:49
I was having a little dabble with the macro setting on my camera yesterday. I took a few shots of some of the flowers in my garden. I was quite pleased with the results especially the wasp! I must have been brave as I absolutely hate wasps! What we do for our art hey! If you would like to view the photographs at their full size I have also added them to my collection at MorgueFile so you can download and use them from there. If you use any of my photos from here please credit: Spiral Pixel http://www.spiralpixel.com Also, please drop me a line to show me how and were you have implemented them, as I love to see how they have been used. Share This
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Retro Poster Print
2007-07-28 07:18:42
This tutorial will teach you how to add a strong poster type effect to your images. We will then play with adding a dot pattern to create an interesting mosaic effect. 1: Open your original image and duplicate the layer. Layer > Duplicate Layer. 2: Fill your first layer (background) with a colour of your choice. I chose a bright red: E32B35 3: Next go to your duplicated layer and get rid of the background by using the magnetic lasso tool and eraser. 4: Desaturate the layer. Image > Adjustments > Desaturate. 5: Next we want to get rid of al of the half tones. Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast. Play with the slider until you get your desired effect. 6: That’s basically it but I painted the lips and gave some highlights to the eyes, head and chin using a purple colour: 7B358B The idea is to give it a strong and dynamic appeal, so make sure you use bright contrasting colours. Still with me? For the next part of our tutorial we will create the dot pattern. 1: Open a new docum
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Dotty! [Flickr]
2007-07-28 06:56:41
spiralpixel posted a photo: Using a dot pattern with Photoshop www.josweb.co.uk
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red_girl [Flickr]
2007-07-28 05:50:46
spiralpixel posted a photo: Poster print effect in Photoshop www.joswe.co.uk
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Create Your Simspons Character
2007-08-01 06:03:59
Just a quick entry for today but a good one! I took a visit over to Simspon’s Movie to check out their site when I came across a link to “create your own avatar”. After a bit of playing around here’s me as a Simpsons character! Cool Hey? Once you’ve created your avatar using their software there is also another link where you can upload a picture of yourself and you get simpsonized!! I think that it is an absolutely brilliant idea and I’m going to do a few more of my family and friends - hee hee! Their site is a delight to view, it’s really well designed and a joy to visit. There’s plenty to see and do here and I loved the loading button which is a huge donut. So if you have a few spare minutes and need a giggle go visit! Share This
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Mollie Goes Dotty
2007-07-31 07:18:46
Here’s a Photoshop experiment using my dot pattern technique . If you click on the picture you can see an enlarged version. I built up the picture using layers and blending modes. The effect used on Mollie was simply a filter called “cutout” which you can find under Filter > Artistic > Cutout. The typeface I used for the word “Mollie” is called Sidewalk which you can download from DaFont. I then finished the piece with some brush effects to give a distressed grunge effect. I thought that I would include my layers palette so that you can see how I have built up the layers. Why not have a go? This technique is very useful and I am quite sure that you can come up with some interesting results! Remember to experiment with your blending modes. I have used “soft light” for this piece but there are so many ways in which you can manipulate your image, now’s the time to get creative! Share This


Mollie [Flickr]
2007-07-31 06:57:22
spiralpixel posted a photo: A Photoshop experiment using my dot pattern techinque which can be found on my site, Jo's Web Dot Pattern
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Tollesbury Sunrise
2007-08-12 10:44:34
Just thought I’d pop in to say, sorry for the lack of posts this past week but work has stopped me from blogging - boo hoo! Just to keep you a little entertained here’s a short video of sunrise on the marshes in my little village. I found it on You Tube and quite liked it. It’s also given me some inspiration to get out and onto the marshes to do my own! Bye for now, hand coding beckons once more………. Share This
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Go Media Vector Pack Set 7
2007-08-13 07:52:20
I’m pleased to announce that it looks like the folks over at Go Media have done it again, coming up with a new vector pack collection. In this new collection you get nearly 300 high quality and detailed vector pieces. If you buy all at once, you save a ton! You are getting a $105 value for only $52 bucks! Included in the set are Ornate, War, Stains, Hair, Scrolls, Stars & Hearts, and Horror. Alternatively packs are available individually for only $14.99 each. I think that they look like great, and are definitely going to make a difference to any illustrators arsenal. I particularly like the ornate pack, here’s what they have to say: “Ornate is one of our best vector packs we’ve ever produced, featuring some of the most detailed and original ornamental design work that you can find online. With the popularity of ornamental design these days, it’s surprising how hard it is to find quality ornate vector graphics that are authentic and original. We ha
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Banksy Mania
2007-08-19 10:20:59
It seems that everywhere I look nowadays I come across images from graffiti artist, Banksy, he seems to be all the rage and good luck to him too! I became aware of him quite a few years ago when a friend of mine discovered his work after moving to Bristol. At the time I didn’t quite get it, ok the work was interesting but I missed the point! Now I appreciate his work and the way in which he views life. His work has developed so well and his pieces are now sold for lots and lots of money. So to all of my friends who bought an original piece back then, I’d like to say well done and damn why didn’t I! If you are interested in looking at Banksy’s art in more depth I highly recommend getting a copy of his book, Wall and Piece. Here’s a short extract about the artist: (more…) Share This
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Win a free, autographed copy of Betrayal at the Bay of Pigs by G. Lynch
2007-08-16 14:49:56
I thought that I would bring to your attention another great book competition which is now on at War of Wits Publishing Ltd. This month’s competition is to win a free autographed copy of Decision for Disaster; Betrayal at the Bay of Pigs, by Grayston L. Lynch . Also included is a free baseball cap. All you have to do is answer five questions which can be found throughout their website. It is a great competition, free to enter and if you win you will be the owner of an excellent book. This is not an advertisement! It is a site that I have designed for authors Karen & Grayston Lynch and I’m doing my bit to promote their works… also if you love Andalusian horses, I’d recommend a visit too! - Visit Site Decision for Disaster; Betrayal at the Bay of Pigs by Grayston L. Lynch A startling new perspective on the 1961 U.S. invasion of Cuba, written by the only surviving American at the invasion - the man who fired the first shots. When a force of U.S. trained Cuban e


Frank Kozik
2007-08-21 13:35:52
I have recently looking at poster designs for inspiration for a new design project and have been avidly scouring through my reference material for retro effects, vibrant colours and bold typographic styles, when, much to my delight I was shown the work of Frank Kozik which was emblazoned across a friend’s tshirt, it was so great to hear somebody talk so affectionately about an artist’s work that I went to check him out a little more. I particularly like the vibrancy and retro feel that he gives to his work, with strong typography and a touch of anarchy who can go wrong! I think that I will shortly do a Photoshop tutorial in the style of Kozik, looks like fun! Kozik was born in Madrid, Spain in 1962 . At the age of 14 he moved to the United States and settled in Austin, Texas. Credited with single handedly reviving the “lost” art of the concert poster, Frank’s creative career grew largely out of his enthusiasm for Austin’s growing underground rock sc


Icon Finder
2007-08-28 14:23:45
Here’s a handy little site that I think is useful to add to your bookmarks if you are a web designer, it is called Iconfinder. It does exactly what it says…. finds the icon of your choice. The site is simply designed and straight to the point, add your search query, click and wait for the results. I’ve already added it to my bookmarks, although I don’t really use a lot of web icons. If I do, I design them myself but for buttons such as arrows and page links etc, I think it’s very useful. All icons are licensed with either Creative Commons, GPL, or LGPL. Below is a screenshot for “home” icons. So, if you like icons I’d recommend a visit! Share This
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Breast Cancer Awareness
2007-08-31 07:50:06
I have just been checking out the latest news on DeviantArt and came across an important post that I would like to bring to your attention. DeviantArt member, Moonbeam13 has written an article about breast cancer awareness, she has been involved in supporting and raising money for The Weekend To End Breast Cancer event in Toronto. She has done this in a fairly quiet and discreet way so we felt it was time to shed a bit more light on what exactly she does for this great cause. To give a bit of background, in the past 4 years this organization has raised over 60 million dollars in donations and through this has made some landmark strides in advancing the research on breast cancer, which claims the lives of close to 50,000 women a year and about a quarter million women diagnosed per year. This money does make a big difference in helping with in depth gene studies and creating specialized programs for people diagnosed with the disease. The Weekend To End Breast Cancer takes place all acro
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I Love Typography
2007-09-10 12:40:02
Hi folks, firstly I must apologize for not writing the last few days, things here are a little hectic to say the least! What with designing three new websites and a few pyrography projects I’m having little time to even eat! To keep you interested I would like to bring to your attention a fantastic new blog, designed by the again fantastic John Boardley! If you like myself love typography you’re going to love this one! Called I love typography this site does exactly that! Also, if you would like to learn a little more about our little friends, then I highly recommend a visit. You will learn so much valuable information and once you fall in love with the construction and styles of fonts I don’t think you will look at another letter again in quite the same way! Oh well, by for now. I do hope to return in the next week or so with a few more downloads but please bear with me! Share This
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Texture Archive
2007-10-02 08:06:44
I’ve just come aross another texture gallery offering some great stock photos. Texture Archive .com offer high quality and large resolution textures for use in 2D and 3D projects. At launch, April 26, 2007, TextureArchive.com had 3500+ unique textures available for download in categories such as metal, wood, stone, water and panoramas. They offer a large variety and quantity of high quality, high resolution and large-size files to suit your needs for any project. They also have some interesting brush sets which are also available for download. Share This


Photoshop Secret Shortcuts
2007-10-01 10:32:13
I’ve just come across an excellent post on WebDesigner Wall, the article features 30 Photoshop secret shortcuts, Well, what I mean by “secret” is that these shortcuts are not documented in the menus and there were a few that I didn’t know. It’s a handy little bookmark for all you budding Photoshop creatives out there. The rest of the blog is well worth a browse too. I love the background image - mmmmm nice! Share This
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Two New Websites Online
2007-09-29 12:39:15
Well, I’m back again after a two week break! Not actually break for me though, I’ve been busy designing two new websites. The first Reiki Drum provides information about the Reiki Drum Technique which combines Reiki Healing and Drumming and describes Reiki Drum Healing, Journeying, Traditional Usui Reiki, UK based courses and treatments. My next project , Gregg & Gregg. features the work of two talented artists who use natural materials to create their unique and original art. If you have a few spare minutes go and check them out, I’d love to have some comments! Righty ho, off to do some more coding…. bye for now! Share This
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Making Sense Of Colour
2007-10-12 19:48:51
I’ve just come across a fun collection of 9 interactive lessons. These exercises aim at providing some fun while at the same time helping you to learn how to classify colors. If you’d like to understand what you’re actually doing, please continue to read the author’s explanations at Livelygrey.com. If you would like to learn more about colour, from brightness, saturation to hue, I’d recommend a visit to this very informative and interesting site. Share This
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Skulls, Skeletons, Bats ‘n’ Demon Photoshop Brushes
2007-10-10 22:20:10
Just in time for Halloween creations I’ve designed some brushes featuring skulls, skeletons, demons, bats and fire. They can be used to create a grungy devilish look! Have fun with them and remember that if you wish to use them for commercial purposes please contact me first so that we can discuss your needs. Download the bushes >> Share This
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