I absolutely LOVE examples of how skill trumps equipment! It’s definitely reasuring to know that having the latest and greatest isn’t always a necessity. Fstoppers.com recently created a video to prove this point. Check it out:
There is an article to go with this video, look for it here.
“A quality camera and lens is a fantastic tool to begin with but even the most expensive camera in the world is capable of taking bad pictures”
Having the best camera out there will not ensure that your pictures turn out fantastic. It is better to learn how to use what you have than to rely on equipment to compensate for a lack of knowledge.
Are you inspired? I definitely am! I think that I’ll learn something new today.
♥ Lately I have been soaking up DIY tutorials… there are so many fantastic ones to choose from! This one in particular has stuck out. DIY Louboutins. Beautiful.
♥ 3 point 7 designs discusses the Ten Laws To Design By. Back to the basics… Remember: good design rarely falls into place, it is very strategic.
An amazing day! Jared and I are celebrating our 4 year anniversary!! It’s been absolutely perfect with delicious frozen yogurt topped with lychee nuts, a horribly awesome action movie with an 80′s sound track, finished with delicious Thai food. Like I said, PERFECT!
And because my day has been so wonderful, here’s a little something that I can share with you.
Exciting, exciting!! Two finished designs in a week! Okay, I guess that one was for me too… But what do you think about this one: both je t’aime and Shoe Lust should be available here in a day or two. Printed 11″x17″ on 100 lb cover stock… and just sitting here waiting for a home. More info to come…
I’m off to savor the rest of my fabulous anniversary!!
A couple weeks ago I made a very exciting, experimental purchase. I have been contemplating ordering a bunch of these to keep on hand, but for this batch I only ordered two.
Jared is fantastic, and agreed to wear this about to test the life of it. It lasted about a week before it got completely grimy. I got them from Stray Tats; they have reasonable prices and are accommodating of small orders. But if you decide to order anything from Stray Tats, I recommend limiting the amount of blank space in your image. The color in these lasted beautifully (and probably could have gone longer) but the clear area started to collect dirt, I suspect because the adhesive is so amazing. It didn’t crack or peal, but like I said, watch the space that you have with no color.
I won’t be ordering a stack of the lovely femme fatale, but I haven’t given up the thought of ordering a bunch. I guess it’s time to get to work on another design.
Last week I spent some time learning a few new things about Photoshop (the learning is endless… there is always more). As I learned, I worked on a poster design incorporating the elements that I was focusing on. I thought you might like to take a peep:
After my last Coilhouse Adventure I waited with such anticipation for the next issue to come out. It isn’t a regular publication, so you don’t just wait until next month, you wait until the stars align and the issue is finished.
I ordered my issue the second it was available, and one day in the middle of July it arrived in my mail box. EXCITING!! I’ve been carrying it about, letting it inspire me around every corner.
The theme for issue 5Â is “Let All the Chlidren Boogie” and the images definitely convey the emotion. Each page is completely vibrant!
As always with Coilhouse, the typography is my favorite part. And there is pleanty for me to “ooo” and “aah” over. And more often than not (I am ashamed to say) I start to read an article, but get distracted by the images. I’ve paged through this countless times in the last month, and have yet to finish an article.
I just checked their website, and they’re completely sold out of this issue online, but I’ve seen it about the Salt Lake Valley at Barnes and Noble (and if it’s in Salt Lake, you’re bound to find it in a bookstore near you).
A few months ago I read about Hyaluronic Serum on a few different fashion blogs. When it comes to skin care, I have a tendancy to be skeptical. I have the skin of a pubescent girl (read: I break out frequently) combined with the needs of my skin’s age. I’m not 19, so taking care to keep my skin healthy and young is very important. In the recommendations I had read about this serum, they had all said that it is sticky but worked wonders. Despite my skepticism the arguments were convincing, so I decided to give it a shot. I found a bottle on Amazon, and in just a few days I was on my way to seeing first hand what all the hype was about.
Let me give you a little info on what Hyaluronic Serum is:
Hyaluronic serum is a commercially available form of hyaluronic acid that is commonly used as a stand-alone cosmetic product. It is also used in combination with other ingredients in skin-care products, especially anti-aging formulations. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring protein — mucopolysaccharide, to be more precise. It is synthesized by the body and is present in skin cells. Primarily responsible for maintaining the oil-water equilibrium of the dermal tissues, it helps provide adequate hydration and nourishment. With age, the synthesis of hyaluronic acid in the body diminishes and the skin begins to show signs of aging in the form of wrinkles, crows feet and sagging.
I applied it to my face and neck after my regular nightly routine. It was as sticky as I’d read, yet it didn’t seem to make my freshly washed hair dirty or grimy as it stuck to my face. I woke up the next morning, and quickly decided that it is definitely worth it!! I can’t believe the difference that my skin is showing! After a week of wearing it, others started noticing. And on top of all of it, it hasn’t led to a break-out.
Because of the texture, there is no way that I can wear it under any sort of make-up, but I do put it on every night. I’ve finally come to the end of my first bottle; time to put in an order for a new one. I’ve used it enough that I am confident in making the recommendation to you. Seriously! Track a bottle down, you’ll thank me for it.
I’ve had an exceptionally fun morning of designing and packages – many things that I am aching to share with you. But all in good time, my sweets! Until the mysteries can be revealed, enjoy the snippit above, and be warned that I have shopping on my brain. Have a fantastic Wednesday!!
Friday I did something fantastic! I have barely been able to contain my excitement all weekend!! I’ve been aching to tell you, but alas, there were things that needed to be put in order first. At long last, here it is… are you ready?!
I’ve had a limited quantity of prints made of two of my designs. The lovely Femme Fatale and the 80′s-inspired Mix It. designs are vibrantly printed on heavy cardstock. There are only 10 of each. And every single one is signed and numbered, and just waiting for a fantastic home… your home! Interested? You can find both of them here.
♥  How to film a fancy stop motion video on the cheap. So cool! Jared saw this and immediately said that we need to give it a shot… I completely agree! The article talks about the process behind this video.
♥  Nicola Black shares her process behind the Desert Wind poster that she worked on with Neil Gaiman and Molly Crabapple. I absolutely love seeing how things come together.
