Design
Guilloche Tutorial Link
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a security seal using Guilloche, the artistic technique that is typically used in banknote design and other documents to prevent them from being forged. Go here for the tutorial: http://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/create-a-security-seal-in-illustrator-using-guilloche-patterns–vector-4828
Read MoreThemes – Website Designs
Finding a theme for your WordPress site is like picking a frame for your artwork. You don’t want it to be over the top. It should enhance and compliment your artwork and establish your brand. Start by looking for free themes in the WordPress.org library. You want to find themes that are “responsive” in order…
Read MoreFonts
There are lots of places to get fonts. If you are using them commercially you need to check with the font designer to make sure your copy is licensed for commercial use. Here are some places many of my students begin their font journey. There are also many paid professional ones that are much more refined…
Read MorePantone Color System
“Pantone LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, is the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries. The PANTONE® name is known worldwide as the standard language for color communication from designer to manufacturer to retailer…
Read MoreColors for Branding
Color is one of the most important tools you have in creating an emotional connection with your target audience. Be sure to research the meanings of the colors you are using in your marketing (and your client’s marketing) to make sure they really align with your goals. Here are some of my favorite tools. Color…
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