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This tutorial has been produced using Photoshop CS2 on a PC. Step 1: Photo Selection When choosing a photograph for the tilt-shift effect, bear in mind that you want to give the impression of a miniature model. Miniature models are usually viewed from above so try and choose a photo with an elevated viewpoint. Buildings, [...]

Step 1. What is Pattern? Patterns are simply repeated shapes, colours or objects, ordered in either regular or irregular formations. As a photographer, using pattern is key to good composition and, when used effectively, can transform an otherwise bland image into something dramatic and eye catching. Patterns are formulated all around us – in both natural [...]

Grade{8} Grade Digital Photography Rubric Digital Photography Assignment: Print and mount 5 photographs that explore the criteria stated below in the JPG Rubric. All photos will be emailed to instructor in the format introduced on the bottom of the rubric. Students will use Photoshop during class time to make alterations and improve visual elements before emailing [...]

     Still Life Drawing Techniques {Grade 8}     Still Life in Pencil Still Life is the best subject in art for learning and teaching the skills of drawing and painting. It teaches you how to look at objects and see them like an artist – with a perceptive awareness of their outline, shape, [...]

8th Grade {Eye} Project   we can all probably draw the human eye, we draw the oval shape with the iris and pupil. I consider that to be a basic sketch of the eye. Before you draw a realistic eye you must first study what it really is. I will post a closeup picture of [...]

How To Create a Vibrant Poster Design Using Illustrator Follow this step by step Illustrator and Photoshop tutorial to create a cool poster design of vibrant shard graphics. We’ll create the array of shapes with Illustrator’s vector tools before finishing off the poster with some subtle textures in Photoshop.   The design we’re creating today [...]

    Project 6: Early American Painting Students Learn about early American artist John Singleton Copley, Paul Revere. Gilbert Stuart, George Washington Portrait. Washington Crossing the Deleware River.  These paintings and artist represent early American history. The significance is very important in understanding the development of art and the art movement of european society compared [...]

{Grade8} Architecture Beyond the Industrial Revolution  (Pen&Ink) In eighth grade, students study architecture. This unit provides a great deal of information about well-known international architects and architecture that heavily influenced the United States. The three lessons provide small exercises and one large project to help the students understand that a building isn’t just a building. [...]

Students use typography to design a poster!  Typography this week. Students will be assigned  to their computers and will be introduced to the art of Typography. Students will be creating a poster design that will incorporate their core knowledge artist or using a history subject assigned by their history teacher. Project Description: In your poster, [...]

Create a Colorful Space Scene in Photoshop Final result Here’s the finished illustration. You’re on the moon, or orbiting it, and you get a glimpse of Earth,   Step 1: The backdrop Create a new RGB document and make the canvas square, I used 500 pixels on each side. Fill the canvas with an intense [...]

Create An Awesome Space Rocket Avatar in Illustrator  We’ll draw a shiny, awesome-looking space rocket in Adobe Illustrator using advanced techniques such as gradient meshes, pattern brushes and opacity masks. We will then add a flare, smoke, clouds and sky to complete a fun illustration. Ready to launch?   Final result: Here’s what we’re aiming [...]

In this delicious tutorial I’ll show you how to create a three-dimensional, scrumptious burger using Adobe Illustrator.   Final Result Here’s the finished burger at the final resolution of 72×72 pixels and blown up to show the detailed shapes and shading. The bottom bun Create a new document in Illustrator and set the canvas to [...]

Illustrator’s built in Symbol Sprayer can be a highly useful tool for quickly creating awesome pattern graphics. Let’s look at creating a few vector skull graphics, then combine them into an intricate pattern design to customise a skateboard deck.   We’ll be using our design to create a custom skate deck graphic, but it doesn’t [...]

If you’re looking to develop your Illustrator skills, here’s a tutorial for you! Follow this walkthrough to see the how adding layer after layer of vector shapes, along with a range of gradients and a spot of texture can quickly create a great looking icon-style clock graphic.   The main ingredient we’ll be adding to [...]

There’s been a lack of monsters in recent posts here on Blog.SpoonGraphics, so here’s another vector monster tutorial for all you designers learning Illustrator to get stuck into! Use Illustrator’s basic shapes to form the outline and structure of a cute baby monster character, before adding colour, gradients and effects to bring the design to [...]

Follow this step by step Adobe Illustrator tutorial to create a stylized vector owl illustration with simple shapes and patterns. We’ll start by building the basic owl character with various vector shapes, then begin bringing it to life with colour, shading and pattern fills.   View large scale artwork The owl character we’ll be creating [...]

Follow this step by step design tutorial to create a simple vector mechanic character in Illustrator. We’ll build the basic shape of the character using simple shapes, then slowly build up the details with a range of linework. To finish off the character we’ll fill the design with colour then add a few touches of [...]

The post-processing stage of photography is definitely the most fun and creative. It’s where you can really transform your otherwise bland and boring photos into really intense images that draw in the viewer. In this tutorial we’ll cover the process of editing your landscape photos in Photoshop to give an epic, almost fantasy style appearance [...]

Follow this step by step tutorial to create a super cool retro chrome text effect in Illustrator. We’ll use a range of gradients to give the impression of bright highlights, then take the text into Photoshop for some finishing touches.   The chrome effect we’ll be creating is inspired by the popular effect from the [...]