Starting to get the hang of it...

[SellersSign&Design]

I have tried to steer clear of Photoshop and Illustrator because I thought they were mysterious, complex programs that might launch a missile in Russia if you clicked on the wrong button. But I have read up on it and seen that they are great programs for doing nice artwork, so I figured I would dive off and try to teach myself how to use them. I have been going through the tutorials online and came up with this today:



I still have a long ways to go but its a start. I'm particularly interested in vintage/old school/retro stuff, so if anyone can point me towards some good tutorials or places that will help me to get better it would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Craig Sjoquist]

great start indeed

 

[SignBurst PCs]

Agreed, I think you are doing well with the software.

 

[visual800]

I love my flexi but it wont do the cool stuff illy will, layout looks good

 

[SignManiac]

Most all software today is plenty capable if you take the time to learn it.

 

[John Butto]

Great work you are doing with the programs, but you have created a problem....

 

[SellersSign&Design]

Oh... that's what this button does?!

 

[John Butto]

it is really this one...

 

[SellersSign&Design]

it is really this one...

Well that could be a problem. Because I hit that button a lot.

On a more serious note, Illustrator and Photoshop have made me really start looking hard for a better printer. There is nothing more aggravating than designing something awesome, sending it to the edge and then seeing it spit out its nice pixelated process color image.