Real World Illustrator: ASK MORDY: Preview Without Bleed

Real World Illustrator: ASK MORDY: Preview Without Bleed

And here is the rest of it. Read more!

Real World Illustrator: TECHNIQUE: Emboss Text Effect

Real World Illustrator: TECHNIQUE: Emboss Text Effect Read more!

Free Ploaroid - posted on Aivault

It has been a while since i posted anything over here , i have been pretty busy updating my new website , Ai Vault which is about illustrator resources , graphic design resources , free downloads , free brushes , free symbols and tutorials and much much more . Although the site is in its initial phases i have been working lot on it to build up some posts before i start promoting it . So finally it now has some contents . The major problem is that i dont know how to drive traffic , maybe eventually i will be able to do that

here is my recent goody posted at Ai Vault so go and get it!

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Tabs Generator

Do you need fast and cool tabs?
Here you are!
Enjoy using tabs generator!
Tweak size, colors, corners and more, generate your design, then download and use in your css style sheet! Read more!

Stripes Generator

One of the tools that is quite handy when you need to give that stripes effect or the fill , this websites is easy to navigate and generate your custom stripe . And saves your time!

Unleash your personal style, experiment and download the tile. You can use it directly in your css file or as pattern in Photoshop®!

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Designer's ToolBox

This website gives you downloadable measurements of all your designer related needs , from sizes and measurements of envelopes to CD and DVD and jewel cases. A must have link for any designer!

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Free Brushes illustrator

Free brush pack ( Florishes)
Free brush pack (Drips) Read more!

Through selling illustrations/photography

Here are some links where you can sign up and sell your conceptual , photographic , illustrative work in order to generate extra income .

Dreamstime
Canstockphot
Shutterstock
Stockxpert
Fotolia
BigStockPhoto
123 Royalty Free
Canstock Photo
Lucky Oliver. Read more!

Useful photoshop shortcuts Part 3 ( Edit)

Edit ===========================Alt+E
Clear (selection) ---------------------------Delete / Backspace
Color Settings ------------------------------Ctrl+Shift+K
Copy ----------------------------------------Ctrl+C
Cut ------------------------------------------Ctrl+X
Duplicate Free Transform ------------------Ctrl+Alt+T
Free Transform -----------------------------Ctrl+T
Transform Again ----------------------------Ctrl+Shift+T
Keyboard Shortcuts -------------------------Alt+Shift+Ctrl+K
Menus ---------------------------------------Ctrl+Alt+Shift+M
Paste ----------------------------------------Ctrl+V
Paste Into (selection) ----------------------Ctrl+Shift+V
Paste Outside (selection) ------------------Ctrl+Alt+Shift+V
Step Backward (History) --------------------Ctrl+Alt+Z
Step Forward (History) ----------------------Ctrl+Shift+Z
Stroke ---------------------------------------Ctrl+Alt+H
Undo/Redo ----------------------------------Ctrl+Z Read more!

Useful photoshop shortcuts Part 3 ( Edit)

Edit ===========================Alt+E
Clear (selection) ---------------------------Delete / Backspace
Color Settings ------------------------------Ctrl+Shift+K
Copy ----------------------------------------Ctrl+C
Cut ------------------------------------------Ctrl+X
Duplicate Free Transform ------------------Ctrl+Alt+T
Free Transform -----------------------------Ctrl+T
Transform Again ----------------------------Ctrl+Shift+T
Keyboard Shortcuts -------------------------Alt+Shift+Ctrl+K
Menus ---------------------------------------Ctrl+Alt+Shift+M
Paste ----------------------------------------Ctrl+V
Paste Into (selection) ----------------------Ctrl+Shift+V
Paste Outside (selection) ------------------Ctrl+Alt+Shift+V
Step Backward (History) --------------------Ctrl+Alt+Z
Step Forward (History) ----------------------Ctrl+Shift+Z
Stroke ---------------------------------------Ctrl+Alt+H
Undo/Redo ----------------------------------Ctrl+Z Read more!

Useful Photoshop shortcuts Part 2 ( Tools)

Path / Direct Selection Tool -----------------------------A
Brush / Pencil / Color Replacement Tool----------------B
Crop Tool -------------------------------------------------C
Default Colors --------------------------------------------D
Eraser Tool -----------------------------------------------E
Cycle Screen Modes------------------------------------- F
Gradient / Paint Bucket Tool ---------------------------G
Hand Tool -----------------------------------------------H
Eyedropper / Sampler / Measure Tool----------------- I
Spot Healing / Healing / Patch / Red Eye------------- J
Slice Tool------------------------------------------------ K
Lasso Tool -----------------------------------------------L
Marquee Tool -------------------------------------------M
Notes / Audio Annotation Tool -------------------------N
Dodge / Burn / Sponge Tool ---------------------------O
Pen / Freeform Pen Tool -------------------------------P
Standard / Quick Mask Mode --------------------------Q
Blur / Sharpen / Smudge Tool -------------------------R
Clone / Pattern Stamp Tool ----------------------------S
Type Tool (Vertical / Horizontal) ----------------------T
Shape Tool ----------------------------------------------U
Move Tool -----------------------------------------------V
Magic Wand Tool ---------------------------------------W
Switch Colors --------------------------------------------X
History / Art History Brush Tool ------------------------Y
Zoom Tool ----------------------------------------------Z
Hand Tool (toggle) -----------------------------------Space
Zoom In (toggle) -------------------------------------Ctrl+Space
Zoom Out (toggle) ------------------------------------Alt+Space
Cycle Eraser Tools -------------------------------------Shift+E
Toggle Gradient / Paint Bucket Tools-----------------Shift+G
Cycle Lasso Tools --------------------------------------Shift+L Read more!

FREE Photoshop Brushes

you can download some photoshop brushes for free these are the links to some of them i found over the net

Photoshop Floral doodle brushes
Photoshop brush - swirls
Halloween Photoshop brushes
Photoshop brush - corners
Photoshop Brush: Wood Leaves
Photoshop Brush - Grass
Photoshop Magic Circles Brushes
Photoshop negative films and slides brushes
Photoshop hair brushes
Photoshop kisses brushes
Photoshop swirls brushes
Photoshop floral and swirls brushes, dashed outline
Photoshop plants brushes
Photoshop textile brushes
Photoshop beads brushes
Grunge floral shapes, Photoshop brushes

Photoshop ink splatter and dripping ink brushes
Finger Prints, Photoshop brushes
Photoshop splatter brushes
Photoshop brushes: Ivy leaves
Custom Photoshop brushes Read more!

Photoshop Shortcuts PART 1 (Tools)

Path / Direct Selection Tool -----------------------------A
Brush / Pencil / Color Replacement Tool----------------B
Crop Tool -------------------------------------------------C
Default Colors --------------------------------------------D
Eraser Tool -----------------------------------------------E
Cycle Screen Modes------------------------------------- F
Gradient / Paint Bucket Tool ---------------------------G
Hand Tool -----------------------------------------------H
Eyedropper / Sampler / Measure Tool----------------- I
Spot Healing / Healing / Patch / Red Eye------------- J
Slice Tool------------------------------------------------ K
Lasso Tool -----------------------------------------------L
Marquee Tool -------------------------------------------M
Notes / Audio Annotation Tool -------------------------N
Dodge / Burn / Sponge Tool ---------------------------O
Pen / Freeform Pen Tool -------------------------------P
Standard / Quick Mask Mode --------------------------Q
Blur / Sharpen / Smudge Tool -------------------------R
Clone / Pattern Stamp Tool ----------------------------S
\Type Tool (Vertical / Horizontal) ----------------------T
Shape Tool ----------------------------------------------U
Move Tool -----------------------------------------------V
Magic Wand Tool ---------------------------------------W
Switch Colors --------------------------------------------X
History / Art History Brush Tool ------------------------Y
Zoom Tool ----------------------------------------------Z
Hand Tool (toggle) -----------------------------------Space
Zoom In (toggle) -------------------------------------Ctrl+Space
Zoom Out (toggle) ------------------------------------Alt+Space
Cycle Eraser Tools -------------------------------------Shift+E
Toggle Gradient / Paint Bucket Tools-----------------Shift+G
Cycle Lasso Tools --------------------------------------Shift+L Read more!

Membership

if you would like to join please respond to this post with the following information
Name
Occupation
Areas of interest
Website URL
Email address

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PKDE Awards 2007

Announcing our first PKDEAward2007

we will be seeking and nominating awards for

• Best Graphic Designer
• Best Illustration Artists
• Best Photographers

those of you who would like to take part you can submit your enteries by posting a link to your image in the comments to this post .Please dont post your questions here instead you can email me with questionsmention the catagory you are sending your entery for Deadline in 25th November 2007 Read more!

FAQ PKDE

Q.What is Paksitan Designer’s Exchange? A. Paksitan Designer’s Exchange is a platform of Pakistani artists showcasing Talent from Pakistan , jobs in and out of Pakistan , exchange views and possibly more.
Q.What are we going to see? A. PKDE will showcase the latest and some of the best web designs. Plus some tips/tricks/hacks/tutorials will be available for our designers to explore.
Q.How often an issue will be released? A. At present, it is planned to be a monthly issue.
Q.Can I request submissions? Can I submit a design for the showcase? A. Yes! You can submit a design made by you/any other person on dA by sending me a note with a link to the submission. After inspecting the design, it'll be decided whether to showcase it or not. (plz note , don’t want to be rude to anyone but PKDE showcase is for Pakistani artists)
Q.i am not from Pakistan but can I join , or watch ? A. Of course! you are welcome since we will be having loads of resources for all the artist!
Q.i would like to volunteer help for PKDE ? A. Please please do send me a note with volunteer for PKDE as I need help and support to keep this going
I hope I was able to answer some of the most probable questions.. If you have any other queries then you can note me with your question. Read more!

About us

Creativity is something that is awarded to everyone, in some form. And it is up to us that how we utilize it.
Browsing DA and internet I felt a need for a common platform where the designers of Pakistan can unite. We have so much talent in Pakistan, and the talent is until this date learned by ourselves mostly. Until now there weren’t proper (not till now I guess) schools where we can learn digital Art. If you talk about Punjab University, they do teach Art but not sufficiently equipped labs to make it practical. Which of course leaves us artists to explore ourselves the net, sometimes admire and copy works of others just to get the hold of the Soft wares.
As a result Pakistan is producing artists who are, ORIGINAL, Pakistan Designer’s Exchange is a concept where I will try to showcase Talent from Pakistan, post jobs, exchange views and possibly more.
My aim is to secure the community from here and then open the door to the website, which of course is underway.
So let’s begin by first spreading the word and building members. Read more!