I was checking, the other day, some scrap booking and design sites. Just couldn’t help noticing how popular Paisleys are. And for a good reason too! They are beautiful shapes indeed. If you go to Google images and enter “Paisley Designs” you’ll see what I’m talking about. I’m talking about perfect decoration for all kinds […]
Swirled frames, Photoshop brushes set
Here it is: Swirled frames – Photoshop brushes set (Photoshop 7, CS, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5 and new verisions compatible). Why frames? Why swirled? Because those are great for scrapbook pages. You just can’t miss with cute swirled – floral frames! Swirled frames Photoshop brushes set Preview: I’m sure you’ll use them to make great […]
Tutorial: How to draw a banner (scroll) in Illustrator
Wrapping scrolls around illustrations or images are quite popular designers little trick these days. I’ll show you how to draw a scroll “easy way”. Step 1Assuming that you know how the scroll (banner) looks like, draw just one half of it (start left or right from the center). I am using the Wacom tablet and […]
Tutorial: Simple web shop icon
Let me show you how I created a simple web shop icon (shop trolley). In Illustrator (or similar vector software) make a simplified shop trolley “L” shape (the handle + basis). Now, we will select the basis line and copy it two more times to get something similar to E shape where the left vertical […]
Illustration today
The Digital Renaissance in Illustration The art of illustration has undergone a monumental transformation in recent years, marking a new era in this creative field. Today, illustration is not just about pen and paper; it’s a digital playground where imagination meets technology, resulting in breathtaking visuals that transcend traditional boundaries. Tools and Technologies: Crafting the […]
Illustration function and history
A few words about history of illustration. Illustrations can be used to display a wide range of subject matter and serve a variety of functions like: Early history The earliest forms of illustration were prehistoric cave paintings. Before the invention of the printing press, illuminated manuscripts were hand-illustrated. 15th century through 18th century During the […]
Graphics Illustrations
This is the first post in my blog which will, eventually, become one of the most popular blogs on graphics and illustrations in a time to come 😉 It’s a hard work and I have a long way to go, but I intend to make it so useful, that you will just love it. (If […]
