Although its name clearly implies a close relationship with photography, Adobe Photoshop is widely used as an illustration and design tool. Photoshop has also excelled as a color separation tool for prepress and photochromy jobs. Cartoonists and Illustrators find the possibility of using pressure sensitive tablets with Photoshop a huge asset. Architects use Photoshop to embellish their perspective drawings. Industrial designers and 3d artists can correct and enhance their 3d rendering. Pixel perfect images are created by icon and web designers. This section is a guide to different art and design resources, such as books, software, fonts, clipart and tutorials to help you to build a creative way of thinking and working.
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Making Books That Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop Up, Twist & Turn: Books for Kids to MakeGet ready to look at books in a whole new way! These unique projects consist of far more than paper stitched between cardboard covers. Instead, they showcase a host of fabulous features and magically unfold like a map, contain cards that slip into pockets, include pop-ups perfect for celebrating all types of occasions, and tell stories on a scroll. There's even one that unrolls like a movie. And kids will really enjoy choosing the style that's just right for what they want to say and do--so thei... |
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The French-Inspired Home, with French GeneralKaari Meng's first-hand knowledge of what makes a beautiful, French-inspired home comes from years of combing French flea markets for unique treasures. Her popular shop, French General, offers handpicked linens and collectibles from her yearly visits to the south of France, plus an array of products to awaken the senses, from bath and laundry potions to ribbons, beads, and baubles. Here, she distills her much sought-after sensibility into 40 charming projects that capture the sights, scents, and... |
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Spectrum 14: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (Spectrum (Underwood Books))Drawn from work created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements, and the portfolios of the finest contemporary fantasy artists, the illustrations in Spectrum 14 extend the boundaries of the imagination and explore new realms of creativity. The book contains nearly 350 pieces by creators spanning the globe, including works from America, Germany, England, the Netherlands, Korea, Australia, Japan, Canada, and France. Now in its 14th year, this is a must for fans of this genre of... |
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The Business Side of Creativity: The Complete Guide to Running a Small Graphic Design or Communications Business, Third Updated EditionThe freelance designer's bible—a step-by-step guide to successful self-employment.Hailed by one reviewer as the creative business "bible," and considered the authoritative book on the subject for over ten years, The Business Side of Creativity is back, updated and revised to include even more invaluable facts, tips, strategies, and advice for beginning creatives.Every year the market for creative services expands-but the competition is increasing even faster. Today, success hinges not on ta... |
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Design Basics Index (Index Series)With this latest addition to his popular Index series, Jim Krause covers all the basics--everything from typography and color to layout and business issues. Design Basics Index is packed with timeless content graphic designers will turn to again and again, including: * A wealth of samples and exercises in a fun, flippable format * Tools and techniques for creating dynamic layouts * Inspiring ideas for successful idea brainstorming and concepting * Tips and tricks for navigating the industry ... |
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Painter X Creativity: Digital Artist's handbookEmpower your artistry in the digital environmentThis unique Painter book addresses both creative and technical proficiency, helping you step ahead in todays world of photography, art, multimedia, and design. This lavishly illustrated guide speaks directly to all visual artists and shows you how to combine traditional and stateof-the-art media to capture the essence of your vision.Fully updated for Corel Painter X and the newest range of Wacom graphics tablets, progressive, well-structured tutori... |
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Creative Fashion Design with IllustratorIn today’s fashion world, companies want creative people who can meet the challenge of using computers to deliver original ideas on a tight schedule. This guide is one of the first to show both students and professionals how to take full advantage of the Adobe Illustrator vector-based design package—the most established application in the industry. It starts with the basics, showing how to create flat drawings of simple items such as vests, skirts, and shirts, and gradually moves on ... |
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1,000 Bags, Tags, & Labels: Distinctive Designs for Every Industry (1000 Series)... |
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Pantone Guide to Communicating with Color... |
