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She’s Crafty

I read this snippet in Print Magazine about Jessica Helfand’s new book, “Scrapbooking: An American History”. Helfand is a writer for the Design Observer and has written many books surrounding the subject of graphic design. This particular book was inspired by her critical blog post about scrapbooking and the profound reaction to it (I recommend reading the post). It made me think about…

10.06.08 | Author: Katie Canada| Permalink | No Comments

Art and Design, Departika News

New Stuff at Mediaslap

We recently added a few new Photoshop brush sets and our blog is now up over at Mediaslap. Jason posted our first video tutorial and it’s a great view for those new to Photoshop brush usage. It is also worth watching by anyone in the creative industry for the sheer entertainment value. Have a look for yourself.

10.02.08 | Author: Corey Canada| Permalink | No Comments

The Industry

White Flight?? Headline Gone Wrong

I saw this well-placed billboard the other day, and couldn’t believe it. What an ignorant ad! It reminded me how important research is, and how significant cultural awareness is in the design and advertising field. The headline reads, “White Flight” next to a photo of some pretty, white butterflies. The headline definitely got my attention, and evoked an emotional response (as a good headline should), but not the kind that will make me want to drive to Branson to look at a palace...

09.17.08 | Author: Katie Canada| Permalink | 2 Comments

Expressions of an El Salvador Experience

We are pleased to welcome our good friends Dave and Jenny McGee Expressions of an El Salvador Experience exhibit at the next First Friday Art Walk. The exhibit will feature Dave’s photography and Jenny’s Childscape and selected El Salvador series paintings. The main event will be at the Randy Bacon Studio and we will be displaying their work here as well. All proceeds benefit the McGee family’s work with Enlace in El Salvador through 2010. Don’t miss this.

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08.20.08 | Author: Corey Canada| Permalink | No Comments

New Photoshop Brush Sets

Three new Photoshop brush sets are available at Mediaslap and we are pleased to add Jenny McGee and Raycollide to the Mediaslap designer roster. These unique designs add premium flare to any creative design, photography or scrapbooking project.

08.15.08 | Author: Corey Canada| Permalink | No Comments

Art and Design, The Industry, Departika News, Stuff We Like

Easy Graffiti Photoshop Brushes

Easy Graffiti is a new Photoshop brush set created by designer Alabaster Jones that is now available at Mediaslap. Over the years graffiti has transformed its reputation as an act of rebellion and vandalism to urban works of fine art. With this new set you can let your adolescent desire to hit up walls and subway cars shine through. Easy Graffiti Photohop brushes are the safe and legal way to tag your next design project. The Easy Graffiti set contains 22 high resolution brushes to...