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Photoshop trick for smoothing a model’s skin

This is a quick technique to even out blemishes in a model’s skin. I came across this by accident but I think it’s a really good way to instantly make people pictures look more eye-catching and professional. It also has the effect of brightening and adding contrast. Very simple. Get the layer you want to [...]

January 27, 2008 11 Comments Filed Under: Photoshop
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Using illustrators to help with designs

Finding a graphic element to illustrate an abstract or dry subject is a creative challenge. You find yourself being pulled in one direction to beautify your work and in the other to explain the subject in hand. I am continually searching around for images, illustrations or graphics that will compliment articles with heavy corporate or [...]