Illustrator

http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/articles/50-illustrator-tutorials-every-designer-should-see

http://vector.tutsplus.com/category/tutorials/illustration/

Painting with Photoshop
Links to Tutorials

http://www.steeldolphin.com/htmltuts/painting_steps.html

http://tv.adobe.com/product/photoshop

http://www.twin-pixels.com/photoshop-cs5-digital-painting-tutorial

http://www.steeldolphin.com/htmltuts/painting_steps.html

Painting Effects in Photoshop (Kelby Training)

Painting in Photoshop CS5 with the Master Painter (from MAX2010)

http://tv.adobe.com/product/photoshop/

http://tv.adobe.com/product/dreamweaver/

http://www.twin-pixels.com/photoshop-cs5-digital-painting-tutorial/

http://www.digitalimagemagazine.com/blog/featured/beginning-digital-painting-with-photoshop/

******!!!Russell Brown
Important: download the Painting Assistant!

http://www.russellbrown.com/tips_tech.html

Working with the New Bristle Brush Tips

Tablet Techniques for the Mixer Brush

CS5: Clone Painting Basics Episode #CS5_026

CS5: Advanced Clone Painting Episode #CS5_025

John Derry: http://expressivepixels.com/artists_brushes.html

http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2010/04/video_painting_in_photoshop_cs5.html

Tim Shelbroune: http://www.timshelbourne.ent/?p=274

Photoshop

http://www.psdtuts.com

GreatPhotoshopPics presentation

Video: Portrait from Text Effect

Clone Project
  Video: How to use the clone tool.

Video: How to use the paint bucket tool

Video: How to use the Gradient Tool

HDR photography:
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-photoshop-cs5/create-enhanced-hdr-images-with-hdr-pro/
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tools-tips/hdr-photography/

Copyright Information
self-paced lesson
CopyrightQuiz: https://formscentral.acrobat.com/app.html#d=2-WQk3h5W0BWQiu5zr1VLQ

Read about Shepard Fairey: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepard_Fairey

How to create the Shepard Fairey poster (video): http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-create-shepard-fairey-hope-poster-photoshop-334247/

How to create the Shepard Fairey poster(step-by-step): http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/create-an-inspirational-vector-political-poster/ 

Copyright Free Photos

New Find  http://www.office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/?CTT=97

huge list on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Public_domain_image_resources

http://www.pics4learning.com

http://www.freedigitalphotos.net

http://www.photl.com/en/

http://www.morgueFile.com

http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Graphics.shtml

www.free-stockphotos.com

free-stock-photos.com

www.freeimages.co.uk

freestockphotos.com

www.stockvault.net

www.unprofound.com

www.public-domain-photos.com

morguefile.com

www.adigitaldreamer.com/gallery

www.photorack.net

pics4learning.com

d-lists.co.uk

naldzgraphics.net/...ty-free-paper-textures-to-grab

hubblesite.org/album

images.jsc.nasa.gov

www.escapemotions.com/experiments.html

www.escapemotions.com/...flame

www.melsbrushes.co.uk

slodive.com/...r-textures-backgrounds-designs

www.webdesignbooth.com/-to-download-free-stock-photos

www.psdvault.com

www.psdvault.com/...rushes-to-decorate-your-design

mediamilitia.com/?ref=abdz

freerangestock.com

www.geekphilosopher.com/...photos.aspx

openphoto.net

www.unclesamsphotos.com

backgroundsarchive.com

www.burningwell.org

www.photolib.noaa.gov

www.photogen.com

www.imageafter.com

www.everystockphoto.com

www.freepixels.com

freeimagefiles.com/1

www.pixelperfectdigital.com/free_stock_photos

www.freedigitalphotos.net

www.sxc.hu

Design Lessons

Day 1: Art is Work
Art is Work Word document

Advice for Designers:
http://franklinpierce.na4.acrobat.com/advicefordesigners/

Great Photoshop Pics:
http://franklinpierce.na4.acrobat.com/perspectiveschoolhouse/

Typography:
http://franklinpierce.na4.acrobat.com/typography/

Color for Designers:
http://franklinpierce.na4.acrobat.com/colorfinal/

The Elements of Art
link to my favorite link for learning the elements of art:
http://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/building_less ons/elements.html


Advertising

Ad Analysis

Warmup: Put the results from this assignment into the Kid’s Menu
    Cheapo Menu project: Magic Book Project

Compare & Contrast Packaging

Packaging

Foldy Thingy (InDesign file)

Foldy Thingy (PDF file)

 

Favorite Programs and Silly Stuff
http://www.jamstudio.com

http://www.odosketch.com

http://www.podomatic.com

http://www.prezi.com

http://www.vozme.com

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/houses/

Video: Drawing large Scale - silly

 

Type

http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/inspiration/awesome-typography-examples/
 

http://bestphotoshoptutorials.net/2009/03/19/40-examples-of-beautiful-typography-in-advertising-design/

http://www.sitesketch101.com/25-stellar-examples-of-awesome-typography/

Ampersand Worksheet

Analyze 4 Typefaces

Shoes/Type Matching Worksheet

Shoes/Type Worksheet2

Typography Presentation:
http://franklinpierce.na4.acrobat.com/typography/

Type Lesson from YouTube:

Calligraphy

NEW LINK from Melanie-Thanks!
Great Resource - thank you to Melanie from Cole Memorial Library!

Video: The Magic Caligraphy

Calligraphy: Alphabet sayings

Calligraphy: Alphabet Stroke Sequence

Calligraphy Day 1: Practice Sheet

Calligraphy: Blackletter
     Video: Death Note Alphabet
     Calligraphy: Gothic page

Calligraphy: Ghandi Quotes

Color

Color for Designers Presentation: http://franklinpierce.na4.acrobat.com/colorfinal/

Tandy designs to color: warm/cool colors

Worksheets:

Quick Copy the Drawings

Ruler Worksheet

Raft of the Medusa

Draw circular objects

Warmup Pictogram

Durkin’s Most Useful YouTube Videos:

Great Video on Color thanks http://www.markmonlux.com !

Creative Inspiration & Tutorials

http://www.cartoonsmart.com/

 

The Elements of Art
link to my favorite link for learning the elements of art: http://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/building_lessons/elements.html

Excellent on Principles of Design: http://www.digital-web.com/articles/principles_of_design/

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