Create Stunning Illustrations Without Using Any Photographs
The book provides a comprehensive method for creating stunning artwork using Photoshop. It combines artistic vision with practical techniques for manipulating built-in filters, enabling artists to produce eye-catching pieces. Each chapter begins with a striking double-page illustration, showcasing the potential of Photoshop for artistic expression.
Focusing on the art of photomontage, this guide delves into the latest version of Photoshop, offering a wealth of practical tips and creative project ideas. It aims to enhance skills in crafting realistic images, making it an essential resource for both beginners and experienced users looking to elevate their digital artistry.
The Art of Creating Realistic Photomontages
The book, first published in 2013, is part of the Routledge imprint, known for its scholarly contributions in various fields. It offers in-depth analysis and insights, making it a valuable resource for readers seeking to understand complex topics. The publication reflects rigorous research and is positioned within the broader context of academic discourse, appealing to both students and professionals in relevant areas of study.
"Nothing catches the eye like an appropriate, well-drawn illustration and digital technology has transformed the potential for their use in commercial and media contexts. High quality illustrations are constantly in demand and a designer with a sure grasp of digital illustration will find their skills invaluable. This practical volume offers sound advice to anyone who needs to create digital illustrations, manipulate existing images, or work in 3D or moving illustration. The work of leading professionals is analysed, and real-world examples are broken down: there are chapters on digital painting, digital drawing and professional practice. With Illustration Pocket Essentials, students, artists and graphic designers alike will create stunning illustrations fit for any purpose."--Publisher description.
Digital artist and photomontage king Caplin shows readers how to create complete images, from start to finish, entirely within Photoshop. No source material, photographs, or existing files from other software packages are needed.
Offers instructions recreate a dazzling and diverse array of design effects. This book teaches how to design various things from wine labels to sushi cartons, from certificates to iPod advertising, from textbooks to pulp fiction. It also explains both typography and the design process.
All of the Tricks, Games, Puzzles and Jokes You Need to Impress Your Kids (and Keep Them Entertained for Years to Come!)
Filled with creative and fun activities, this guide encourages parents to engage with their children through playful and unconventional methods. From standing on balloons to experimenting with grated cheese in the microwave, it offers a variety of entertaining ideas that promote bonding and laughter. Perfect for dads looking to make memorable moments, this book emphasizes the joy of play and the importance of being an involved parent while having a great time.
Children expect the earth from their fathers. They have to be able to conjure up games from thin air, to answer every question under the sun, to skim stones, and tell bedtime stories. Such perfect dads may exist. For the rest of us, there is DAD STUFF. DAD STUFF is packed with great things to do with kids. Some new, some traditional: how to learn to ride a bike without tears; how to play the spoons; a rainy afternoon's supply of knock knock jokes; a selection of magic tricks and how to answer 'Dad, where do babies come from?' There is a range of ideas to suit all situations -- games, puzzles, practical jokes and spooky urban myths. Not all dads are walking encyclopaedias and DAD STUFF will provide an easily recalled mine of useful and useless information with which kids can amaze their friends. Dads never need to be stuck for ideas again.
