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Old 09-02-2003, 02:23 PM   #11
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It's been great reading everyone's thoughts on this subject. Particularly yours, Welles!

Just to throw in my own two cents, I think that the technical and creative work best "hand in hand"... when one ultimately finds a 'balance' between the two.

Let's face it, you can be very technically adept at using the tools but if you don't have the artistic or creative ability to put these tools to good use... And vice-versa.

Your question, Nikkie, also depends on whether you are refering to "personal" or "commercial" work. I would think that commercial graphic artists rely more heavily on "skill" as, more often than not, they are taking direction from someone else (i.e. a client or ad agency).

If your art is more of the "personal" nature, then I would say that the "creativity" aspect is more important. The skills will ultimately be learned as the creative mind envisions and forces the process.
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Old 09-02-2003, 07:19 PM   #12
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Thank you..

Actually i've posted this question cause i feel i am on the wrong track...
my images are nice but no special technique is necessary..i am missing something...that's when i started wondering...

Once more thank you very,very much cause i think i know what to do next.....tutorial time.. [excited]

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Vikki - I think a very sound decision, you can see we all went thorough or are going through the learning curve. You have the motivation and the love of art and that is what it takes. You also have a unique ability to convey emotion. I see it in everything you do. Go go go [righton] [righton] [righton]

Lucky for all of us, there are so many free tuts on the net now, learning is a pleasure and a reward. go go go [righton] [righton] [righton]
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Old 09-02-2003, 09:27 PM   #14
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OMG there is a lot of this stuff on the web... [righton] [righton]

but.... any suggestions where to start ??

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Old 09-02-2003, 09:32 PM   #15
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[righton] [righton] [righton] Nikkie!!! You go girl!

You've got the love, the passion and the artistic talent and you will only benefit by brushing up/learning new skills. Your art will take on a new dimension and you'll derive great satisfaction by expanding your horizons!

And oh yeah, a good place to start is right under your nose http://photoshopgurus.info/

[shhh] [size=9px]Say hi to your twin, Vikki for me![/size]

[bustagut] Joy, you break me up... I know that was "on purpose"!
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Wendy, I agree.... [righton]
This is a wonderfull place to learn things and the best is to do homework as in Gare's (the inside track) or Joy's (Chagall) threats.
To let one know what filter you used or how it became what it is that's the part I like the most. At that point I can create my own imagine.
I hope you guys make more of these "orders".
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Ah poop [stuned] ,I am to late again and all the good stuff has been said,so I say ya what everyone else said


Look around in your world for a challenge Nikkie,find something you think would be hard to reproduce or paint etc,and then try to reverse engineer,for istance say a piece of brass maybe and you could go ok,I can get that colour with color burn some radial gradient maybe and touch up with the dodge tool.In no time you will be looking at your world as degrees of shadows and colour tints degrees of depth of field and also blend modes


Find a challenge and go for it,make it a little difficult and dont forget to pat yourself on the back when you nail it


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