by Blog post by Tara Reed | Aug 25, 2014 | Art Licensing, FAQ, Photoshop™ Skills
I remember when I started licensing my art, I got very confused about this whole RGB vs CMYK color issue – it isn’t something we ever discussed in marketing class! I assume many of you who have a degree or training in art were less perplexed by this...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Jul 12, 2013 | Photoshop™ Skills
I have no clue. 🙂 Since I do repeats in Photoshop, I regularly have artists ask how to create them in Illustrator. Honestly – Illustrator and I are more like wary-aquaintences than friends. I use it rarely and I use it like a Navy Seal – I’m in...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Sep 26, 2012 | Art Licensing, Photoshop™ Skills
I was trying to get a design to look like it was on the inside of a bowl the other day… no small feat and my usual Transform > Warp method wasn’t cutting it. It couldn’t make the center dip or the edges move the way I wanted them to. So I headed...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Apr 30, 2012 | Misc. Business Tips, Photoshop™ Skills
Do you love to learn by watching videos? Artist Michelle Fifis’ self-study module might be for you! Michelle Fifis is a textile design expert who consults with manufacturers and designers to create lucrative print collections. She runs the blog PATTERN OBSERVER...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Sep 12, 2011 | Art Licensing, Photoshop™ Skills
Some things just bear repeating… like patterns for fabric, gift wrap, home décor and more. Also great feedback about my eBooks – Basic Repeat Patterns and Half-Drop Repeat Patterns. I just got this feedback last week and Kathleen gave me permission to...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | May 16, 2011 | Photoshop™ Skills
Thank you so much to Chris Mills, a British artist represented by Suzanne Cruise. He offered to share these Photoshop tips with everyone and I was happy to oblige! Without further ado – here is what Chris has to teach us: Introduction For your artworks to...
