Fun with Photoshop Brushes Tutorial

Lately, I've been creating some Photoshop brushes using sketches made by hand. I just wanted to take a minute to step you through the process:

1. Sketch your ideas.
2. Scan them and do a live trace in Illustrator
3. Once your settings are where you like them, save them out as an EPS file
4. Open the EPS file in Photoshop
5. Delete the white portions with the magic wand tool (if you want it to be transparent and outline
form only)
6. Select each portion of the image that you want to be an individual brush
7. Go to edit, define brush preset, and name your new brush (it's that easy)
8. Decorate your pictures or artwork with your handmade Photoshop brushes!!!!

Alphabet Project

Hey there, just wanted to check in to let all of you know that I'm half way done with the photographic alphabet project. My family and I have had a great time working on this together. We've changed what will represent each letter a multitude of times. I find that after snapping a bunch of pictures, a completely different idea replaces the original. I'm hoping to finish this project up this weekend . . . weather permitting. I'll post the collage as soon as it's complete. Here's a little taste.

How I Rejuvenate My Creativity

All creative types know that sometimes it can be difficult to keep the inspirational juices flowing. After doing some soul searching, I have decided that I need to work on a personal project that will allow me to freely express myself. I think that this will help keep things fresh and inspire me in my everyday work.

The idea for the project stemmed from being a mommy. Right now my toddler is learning the alphabet, so I'm always singing the ABC song to him and showing him how letters apply to everyday life. I figured what better way to show him than with a photography alphabet?

Basically here's how it will work . . . I'll take pictures of things that he encounters in his daily activities. Once each letter is accounted for, I'll make a collage of the images and post it. Who knows, if it turns out really good, I may even turn it into artwork for his bedroom wall!