Dear all,

I don’t know how many of you know, but 2nd of October is UN Non-violence day. And I fully support the idea. I think we all should help raising public awareness of that problem. Unfortunately, today, violence is all around us and we should all condemn it.

So, let’s unite our thoughts and take non-violent action to condemn violence. Non-violent action in Ghandi’s way (2nd of October was Mahatma Ghandi’s birthday) as he inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

One of the things I can do is to offer you free Photoshop brushes and vectors on the topic.

So, I prepared this Peace Photoshop Brushes set and Vector illustrations set - in one download file! 13 peace symbols: dove, peace sign, olive branches … and similar.

I hope you will like it.

Peace Photoshop Brushes and Vectors Set - in one package: [ PREVIEW ] - [ DOWNLOAD ]

Peace and Love!

Yours,

Silvia

Image on the left is the original. And my blog (graphics-illustrations.com) is the re-vamped version of it.

Today, I was thinking about showing you how Photoshop brushes can be used in web design. To be more specific in web re-design. Or to be even more, like, truly specific, in re-design of a Wordpress theme.

So, since I never was much of a programmer I figured I’d find some WordPress theme that at least resembles me of something that I might wanna use for my blog and then just fine-tune it until I get what I want.

And that’s what I did. This is the original theme. The name of the theme was “Waters edge” and this little thumbnail on top represents what it looked like when I downloaded it.

And  this blog is what this theme looks like after the re-vamp.

So, let’s go and explain in more detail. Here is what brushes I used in order to re-design the existing Wordpress theme and turn it into something new.

In this area I used the Photoshop Brush - Floral DUO (62)

In this area I used the Hearts Photoshop Brushes Set, 32

In this area I used the Swirls Floral brushes set, 42

In this area I used LITE FREE edition (available for download after joining GBG community) of following brushes:

1. Stickers
2. Custom brushes (brushes strokes)
3. Splatters (or Splatters and dripping ink)
4. Grunge stars

And voila!

One more example of Photoshop brushes usage. This time in WordPress design. I hope you liked it and that it will give you a piece of inspiration for your own work.

Have fun creating!
S