Ever had a bad hair day? Personally, I seem to have those all the time. I have developed some techniques throughout the years to try to avoid it, such as not washing my hair right before going to sleep, or putting on a hat for half an hour in an attempt to put it all […]
Look for thoughts in all directions Many and different Better excessive than empty Better too many than none Forget yesterday It does not exist Look forward to tomorrow It gives what today couldn’t Find yourself and don’t let go Have a voice – use it, own it Scream so loud that everyone hears you Dream […]
1. Write out your word in any size and font you’d like. The font I have used here is Sign Painter. 2. Having the text layer selected, in the layers panel go to fx > Blending Options 4. Go to Gradient Overlay, click on the “Gradient” section and set the first color to #de03ad and […]
If you’ve ever wondered how to get your drawings to look like comic-book illustrations, or you want to use Photoshop to paint them on the computer, then keep reading! I find that I need my free-hand work for a lot of student or client projects. It’s best to use your own work to avoid plagiarism […]
Overcoming the phases of the brief and dealing with the drama behind the scenes of many projects could easily tempt one into a few therapy session just so they could vent to someone and not lose any friends. However, no matter how alluring, it is wise to resort to a more practical, convenient and less expensive […]
Art directors will find themselves in front of their computers for hours most days. After a great idea is delivered, its time to get to work to make them come to life, whether its with a new design on Illustrator, or mocking something up on Photoshop. That work can become very tedious sometimes, and a […]
I can’t tell you the number of times I have tried making a torn paper effect only to end up with a bunch of white boxes. I have finally figured out how to make great torn edges for any distressed look. 1. Start with your blank document in Adobe Photoshop. 2. Use the Lasso Tool […]
As you stare at your laptop screen trying to concept your next million-dollar idea you begin to wonder, “Why am I doing this?” Why would anyone want to spend all day trying to come up with exciting and innovative ideas? Everything has been done, right? Creativity is an interesting notion. It isn’t something that can […]
It’s just another day sitting at your desk when suddenly you spot them—split ends. They come without warning and multiply like fleas. You can never get rid of them no matter the lengths you take to maintain healthy hair. These follicle foilers kill your hair while simultaneously making your locks frizzy, messy, and dull. What […]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fi83BHQsMA I first watched this Ted Talk during the holidays, and what an appropriate time of the year it was to witness this. For those of you who couldn’t spare the 14 minutes, ad executive Jose Miguel Sokoloff shared his remarkable experience with taking on the difficult task of demobilizing a long-standing guerrilla […]