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01. Color, Color Everywhere in April
The first day of spring has come and gone... it may still be snowing, but it's time for graphic designers to awaken and dawn those spring colors.
Also this month, Designing Women continues with some real blockbusters... check it out...
Color Palettes for Spring
What color is spring? Find out as readers of the Design Cafe list and DTG readers to share their reflections about color palettes they like for Spring. Here's a bouquet of color -- including some insightful color definitions...
02. Photoshop (Color) Madness
Photoshop Madness is up to its ears in COLOR... the planet's coolest color utilities... color profiles, animation, lightening, Bruce Fraser, David Blatner ... Tutorials, FAQ, and Art is Where You Find It... this has got to be total Photoshop Madness
03. Photoshop: Hand Coloring Photographs
Artist, Photoshop Wizard and Author Tim Shelbourne is back with another blockbuster tutorial -- try your hand at creating the subtle effects of traditional photo retouching with this tutorial from Tim's Photoshop Photo Effects Cookbook ...
04. Editor's Choice: New Visual Culture of Modern Iran
New Visual Culture of Modern Iran By Reza Abedini a Hans Wolbers is a stunning visual treat -- a page-turning presentation of some of the most exciting graphics, illustration, calligraphy and photography in the world... pure eye-candy in the 10th degree
05. Photoshop: The Burned Hole Technique
A number of readers asked how to make a burned hole, then didn't quite understand instructions at Photoshop 911. Here we describe the whole process in ten easy-to-understand steps with pictures on how to
06. Editor's Choice: Arabic for Designers
Arabic for Designers by Mourad Boutros is an insightful look at Arab aesthetics... In a time when the eyes of the entire world are focused on the Arab countries -- cultures clash, understanding is lost. This book of graphic design, art, illustration, photography and advertising, provides us with A Profound Bridge Between Cultures...
07. Designing Women Part II
Our Designing Women series concludes this month with visits to three of the influential women in design and visual communications fields today. It gives us great pleasure to introduce you to ...
Laura Smith with her Fabulous illustrations; Kristen Nikosey's spectacular art influenced by textile design; and Sue Goyen, who softens, spreads, colorizes, texturizes, and reshapes existing and familiar images.
08. Event: LETTER AS IMAGE / IMAGE AS LETTER
L.A. area designers, illustrators and typographers will be treated to this April gallery opening when six of the most influential graphic designers in the world blur the distinctions between illustration, lettering and graphic design...
09. So, you think you've got talent...
I was doing my weekly "Safe Netting" column at ugnn.com, when I ran across *YouTube.com* where you'll find some mighty tasty entertainment... I discovered this talented young musician called simply: "guitar90" who blew me away... I've watched it about a dozen times...
10. News: 100 Years of Signs
If you've been even remotely involved with designing or producing signs, you'll be familiar with the cornerstone magazine of the industry Signs of the Times -- This month celebrate their 100th anniversary.
11. Web Critique: Deco Spirit
Reviewer Steve Dallape finds this site lacking in readability, and period flavor. Neither Steve nor Fred liked the flash intro, and both it's time to do some real research on the art deco period
12. 60-Seconds: Computer Theft: What do you stand to lose?
After my last article about computer theft, we all thought "it couldn't happen here" ... well, we were mistaken. It's been stolen. Here are the details, and a few tips... Computer Theft: What do you stand to lose?
13. May Topic / Contest: Celebrating Design Graduates
Have you been to design school? Will you graduate in May or June? Do you know someone who has -- and deserves a little limelight and glory? We'll be discovering some bright new graduates in the visual arts, design, illustration and communications fields during May.
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14. &Else: news, downloads, revivews and more...
This month's &Else includes: Creating Flash presentations is easy * Killer Text Processing with TextSpresso * InDesign CS2 One-on-One * New hope for Mac Outcasts * Apple Unveils Mac mini with Intel Core Duo * Magazine brings new Edge to design world * Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor * How well can you type? * Mystery Bundle gives 70% Off Popular Apps * Manage your incoming links the smart way! * and much, much more...
15. Correcting Color Balance in Photoshop CS2
Someone asked how to remove color cast -- well, we've got the full tutorial next month, but for now, let Deke McClelland show you how in this downloadable PDF file, courtesy of O'Reilly Media.
16. DTG Friend: Wesley Warren
DTG and the Design Center welcomes new friend Wesley Warren on board this month. His web business "FreelanceDesigners.com" offers a free national directory for all types of designers. Slip on over and give Wesley a high-five at www.FreelanceDesigners.com
Spring always gives way to summer, and this summer I'm really looking forward to another trip to Africa and to spending some sweet time on the inner-coastal waterways of Ft. Lauderdale Florida!
All the while, I'll be collecting new and unique visual arts and curiosities to share with DTG readers!
Speaking of April; each year, our *Design Graduations* edition features bright new talent -- we're really looking forward discovering exciting new visuals! I want you to ispire those design graduates to sign in! We'll share their work and input with the other DTG readers.
We'd like to see YOU participate in any of these themes as well. Show us your portfolio. Share your problems and solutions. Help others with your knowledge and experience. We also invite you to come out and play some Photoshop Tennis with the folks in the Design Cafe... but first, you have to subscribe.
And, as for this month, well, you've already wasted a perfectly good hour reading the DTG newsletter. Hopefully all is not wasted and you've gained at least one helpful tidbit of info.
Thanks for reading...
Fred
Your overworked, overstressed, under paid, humble Editor
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