How can we define what’s a photo effect? That was my main concern when I started the research to build this list. Despite of this situation, I had one thing clear: the final result had to be quite different from the original picture and be recognized as a post production photo manipulation.

I’ve just been encouraged by my brother to sign up to some online surveys. I’m enjoying them at the moment and so far have tested some products such as a vibrating toothbrush, toothpaste and some lovely new fabric conditioner. I’ve also earned enough points through Ipoints to get a free cd. So if you’ve got a few free minutes whilst you are not blogging, designing or browsing why not try some out! I’ve also recently joined I’ve just joined up to Mylot. Here you get paid to add your comments …

Here’s a free St. Patrick’s day psd file for you to play with. It comes with three layers: the wood background, the book and card. It has more space around it than the image shows so that you can add your own greetings and send to your friends.
To check out the original design and download the psd file visit my space on DeviantArt – off we go >>

New Website Online – Your Hands Can Heal School Of Reiki
I am very pleased to announce that my latest web design project has been uploaded and is now online.
Your Hands Can Heal School of Reiki is owned by Victoria Gosher, she offers Reiki courses, workshops, treatments and hands on healing. Located in Wadhurst, East Sussex and Kent.
If you have a spare few minutes, then please take a trip over to the site. I would love to hear your comments in regards to my design and the site in general.
Thanks …

I thought that I would show you an interesting project that I have been working on recently. I received a commission to design a promo cd for a new and upcoming artist called NuclearBoy. The brief included images to be related to the cold war along with grunge textures, rusty colours and the classic radioactive symbol.
Here’s what I came up with. The client is very happy with the end results and we’re presently working on a website, so watch this space for updates…

Here’s a handy little tool for all your reflection needs! ReflectionMaker is very easy to use, simply upload your chosen graphic, play around with the reflection size, click generate and Bob’s your uncle!
www.reflectionmaker.com

Marko Dugonjić’s typetester gives you instant previews of how a text of your choice would look on screen set in a certain font and size. It offers full control of the font styling, including the background colour, with the choice of displaying either fonts from your own system or standard system fonts for Windows, Mac or both.

Hi folks! here’s a collection of hearts all ready for you to get creative with! Have fun… Download
I’ve used some of my hearts which are available to use here
Also, my angels brushes which you can grab from here
The textured background came from Torley’s Love Textures