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 Post subject: ~Bow's Graphics~ *Update 28/12*
PostPosted: July 31st, 2007, 4:54 am 
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I'm quite new to the world of graphics, I've only been making them for a few weeks, so my stuff probably isn't very good, but here some of it is :-D

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For a beginner, you're really really good! :blink: I couldn't even figure out those types of effects during my first two months of attempt graphic-making... they were all just blended together with the feathery tool and that was it.

I love that Gandalf one... it looks simple and yet, extremely nice. :yes: Keep it up Bow! You'll be amazing at these in no time... ;)

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PostPosted: July 31st, 2007, 8:17 am 
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A few avvys -

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BAA, you are doing great! :yes: I love the forest banner and I agree, the Gandalf one is cool too! The fire avvie is sweet too! :)

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Wow,Bow!!!
Tose are really good.
A beginner you say?
My first banners were sooo awful!!And yours are reallly good!:D:D:D
I really like the forest one!!! :)

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PostPosted: August 1st, 2007, 5:25 am 
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Some banners - They're all very similar but oh well :-D

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^ They are beautiful! Great, great job, mate! The Leoglas one is great, and I love Frodo's close up shot on the "you bow to no one" banner. All in all, there awesome! Great job!

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These are very, very good, bow! You've picked up some skills quickly, I'm impressed. ;) One very small thing though, which will help make your text look better - try setting the anti-alias to "sharp" or "crisp", that'll give a more natural look to them. I don't know what program you're using, but when you use the text tool, it should be at the top somewhere. ;)

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PostPosted: August 2nd, 2007, 2:17 am 
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Thanks Sisilcal, that makes it look so much better :-D I'm using PSP 5 :yuck:

(I really use that smilie too often...)

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Woooooow,Bow! :jawdrop:
They are AMAZING!Keep up the good work,dear! :)

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They're amazing for your first few weeks. Nice blending, text, and picture placement especially. I think you have a natural flair.

One thing - have you started experimenting with brushes and textures yet (feel free to ask for links/elaboration)? I noticed too that you used the same fonts... perhaps you could try some variety.
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http://www.highfonts.com/
You're off to a great start :D

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PostPosted: August 7th, 2007, 3:06 am 
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Another update -

I changed the Merry one a bit, it's not the same one :P

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Very nice update again,dear!You're getting better and better!Keep up the good work! :yes:

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:) Amazing, daughter! :hug: You make your mum so proud!

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Gorgeous banners!!! Your blending is really amazing. Your use of text is also really good too.
Keep up the good work!

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PostPosted: August 9th, 2007, 8:53 am 
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Thanks everyone :hug: I am a beginner though Aerlinn! :P

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