When I discover something I really love and am really excited about - I have to share it.
Really, I would rather take you by the hand, lead you to it, and watch your face as you see how awesome it is, because I'd love to see your face when you discover its awesomeness too. But, since I cannot do that, I blog it, and hope you discover it on your own.
My current favorite thing, has been in my realm for a while, but I haven't fully appreciated it until recently.
Photoshop can make a creative genius out of anyone, turning your ordinary photographs into stunning masterpieces. Unfortunately, it is intimidating, even for computer savvy artists. There are so many tools and ways about it, I always feel so lost.
That is why I love, love, LOVE, Photoshop Creative Magazine!
It's expensive, as far as magazines go - $16 at the newsstand... but oh, so worth it! The step-by-step tutorials are easy to follow and will have you creating your own amazing art immediately. PLUS, each issue includes a CD filled - really filled - with video tutorials and freebies, that make $16 a BARGAIN.
I do not subscribe to the magazine --- yet. But every time I play with it, I consider the idea. This magazine has made Photoshop more accessible to me.
When I am feeling a lack of creative inspiration, I can pick up the magazine, find a project and play.
Here is the tutorial image:
And then my Kelsea:
From this ORIGINAL photo:
My projects never turn out exactly the same as the
tutorial, because I experiment with the steps as I go along. But it is a fun discovery and learning process!
If you have Photoshop, and don't know what the hell to do with it, pick up a copy of this magazine and surprise yourself!
Namaste,
C H E Z
l too LOVE this magazine. it is one of my treats when l am having creative blocks...just love it. it really is easy to follow and as l am dyslexic thats important to me. Loved what you did in your tutorialx lyndax
Posted by: lynda howells | February 15, 2010 at 06:47 PM
that is a great magazine, tho i haven't seen it around my area lately--you photos are brilliant! I love the colors and the dreamy feeling!
Posted by: Maria | February 15, 2010 at 07:16 PM
I want to learn how to use photoshop...maybe the magazine would be a great place to begin. Thanks for the tip...don't know when I'll be getting to the big city to look for it. I'll check online. I love the photos!
Posted by: Mary | February 16, 2010 at 05:35 AM
I have managed to steer clear of photoshop because I am afraid I would become addicted if I used it... ouch.. now you make it so darned compelling!
Posted by: Julie Jordan Scott | February 17, 2010 at 11:56 AM
It can suck you in - for sure! I have to be careful with my time management around it!
Posted by: Shannan Sinclair | February 17, 2010 at 12:46 PM