Art Appreciation and DIY
A while ago I made similar earrings as gifts for friends. So I decided to share how I made them. Keep reading to find out how to make them yourself. Step 1: Decide which beads to use and add those beads onto the earring post. Step 2: Slide one earring hook on top. Step 3: Position the pliers about 1/4 in (0.5 cm) from the hook, then bend at that point. Step 4: Another 1/4 in (0.5 cm) from the…
When you are a creative person, you tend to accumulate lots of junk. This is especially true if you go into a Creative Field. Being a Freelance Graphic Designer and all around artsy person, I have tons of art supplies. I also have projects from college that I just cannot part with. In the process of rearranging furniture, I realized it’s easier to move items when they are lighter. So I decided to clean out two of my art drawers…
When many think of adding texture, they think of Photoshop. How do you add texture in Illustrator though? This illustration of a Rolls-Royce interior is an example. When it came to adding the woodgrain, I was unsure of what to do. So I played around and came up with a great solution that I want to share. Go to the “Effects” in Illustrator. They are categorized by Illustrator Effects and Photoshop Effects. Use both and experiment to get what you…
The month of April brought me to Montreal, Quebec in Canada, to visit friends. I had visited Montreal in 2010 and hadn’t been back since. One of the things that stood out to me was the architecture. Take a look and see for yourself. I stayed in La Salle, so the first few pictures are of this little island. I found out that Montreal is made up of islands actually. Many of the homes in La Salle reminded me of Queens,…
Imagine that one day someone made the Coca-Cola logo orange instead of red. That person would be looking for a new job very soon. They did not stick to the Brand Style Guide. Brands need consistency to be able to market to and keep their customers. The are trying to build a brand that consumers will easily recognize and want to trust. But what does a Brand Style Guide include? This varies from brand to brand. One common item is…
You may have heard about Abu Dhabi, but were not quite sure where it was. Many more people have heard of its fellow city-state Dubai. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), considered by many as the richest city in the world. I was able to visit both Dubai and Abu Dhabi on my recent trip to the UAE. One of the things that really stood out to me in Abu Dhabi was the architecture. One…
Sunday ended the New York International Auto Show. After not having gone in a few years, it was nice to be back. I was especially looking forward to the new Honda Accord. Sit back and see some of the sights. A very cool feature was the Toyota Camry Thrill Ride experience. It’s the chance to get a test drive (you are not the driver) in Toyota’s newest Camry. One of my friends who I attended the show has been a…
Before visiting the United Arab Emirates, I had seen pictures of the architecture and was blow away. When you boast the tallest building in the world you have a lot to live up to. When you see the Burj Khalifa in pictures it looks so impressive, but how would it stand up in person? Leaving the airport, I caught a glimpse of the glistening tower. And to be honest, I wasn’t that impressed. It was just another building standing next…
Designing something that you are inspired by is really fun and exciting. Creating a design for something that you are not the least bit passionate about is difficult. You cannot design for only clients that inspire you. Or you can, but you won’t make much money. You need to be able to take a product or brand that does absolutely nothing for you and bring it to life so that you have a happy customer. The Ad below is for…
After taking a few Graphic Design classes you learn to use Adobe programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. Soon you become aware of how much power these programs have. I learned on Adobe CS 2, which was when dinosaurs roamed the earth… It feels as though you need to use the best, and that you need the programs that can give you the most flexibility. You begin to forget about a little app called Paint. It’s come with PCs for decades…