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How to use Colour

09May

Ive just stumbled across a great article that looks closely at colour theory and it’s uses / applications. The info is particularly useful for designers, however these concepts are universal across the visual arts. Get more from your colours with this awesome guide! Read more

Kiren’s Digital Scream: April 2012

30Apr

Almost like a magic wand, Photoshop allows you to create images beyond the mind’s imagination. Read more

Kiren’s Digital Scream: March 2012

02Apr

Any Photoshop expert will tell you, knowing the basic tools in the program is crucial in developing as an artist. What most don’t tell you is that experimenting helps you develop a great deal as well. Read more

Scale and Composition in Photoshop titlepostDeveloping a working knowledge of Photoshop can take a couple of months of intense practice. With that amount of time you can get to grips with the Layer system, Masks, Adjustments and the Pen Tool – the real meat of the software. The question is, how do you take your work to the next level? Read more

Kiren’s Digital Scream: Jan 2012

30Jan

After many thoughts and considerations, I’ve decided to take my Digital Screams to the next level. What does this mean for you? A monthly feature of not only 5 digital pieces but 20! Read more

Site Review: Behance.net

25Jan

From a designer’s and artist’s perspective, you are always looking for new ways to promote yourself on the web. There are a great deal of art sites around but only a few are quality. Read more

Kiren’s Digital Scream: Week 19

02Jan

Striking visuals, amazing lighting effects and dramatic atmosphere! This is what I love about photo manipulation and digital art. Read more

Kiren’s Digital Scream: Week 18

26Dec

There’s only so much an institution can teach you, a lot of the artists you admire are usually self taught. Read more

Kiren’s Digital Scream: Week 17

19Dec

Photoshop has a wide array of  pre-made filters at your disposal, but this doesn’t mean you should use them as your be all end all. Read more