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Month: July 2012

  • Tech Tuesday: Changing Your Brush Size

    Sometimes I really hate drop-down menus. Take the example of changing brush sizes in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.  I have to move my mouse, stylus or finger all the way to the Options bar, then click, then decide what a good size would be, then move my mouse, stylus or finger back to the image…

  • Beatrice Lanter, Masters II, and Titling Artworks

    We received our copy of Masters: Art Quilts, Volume II a while ago but have yet to review it on our blog. Of course, lots of people have beaten us to the punch because it’s such a rewarding find: good quality photography, well chosen photo details, and helpful essays on 40 accomplished artists. Martha Sielman…

  • Tech Tuesday: Disappearing Toolbars in Photoshop Elements

    We work with a lot of beginning Photoshop students, but we have to admit we didn’t learn this little tidbit for the longest time because we never happened to tap the “wrong” key at just the right moment. Photoshop Elements has lots of nifty shortcut keys, but none is so dangerous as the “Tab” key.…

  • Tech Tuesday: Keeping Transparent Images Transparent

      Many bloggers have Wordless Wednesday, when they just post a photo. If you know us, (and when I say us I mean me, Kris), you’ll know we’re never at a loss for words. With that in mind, Deb suggested we start Tech Tuesday to address some of those random Photoshop questions students often ask…

  • Amber Waves of Grain: Tetsunori Kawana’s Bamboo Sculptures

    For this post, we’re heading back to Denver again.  I just love it when you go to a favorite spot and there’s something new to capture your attention.  The Denver Botanic Gardens has once again come through for me.  For the past few years, they’ve commissioned site-specific art for the garden.  This year, in the…