This post is part of the free calendar wallpaper series. Each month I create a new wallpaper featuring the current calendar. Looking at the same image over and over again is not very stimulating. Hence having a new desktop background each month should help getting your creative juices flowing. The November 2011 Calendar Wallpaper is entitled Now/Here. I’ve always wanted to try out a minimalistic space-themed design reminiscent of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Moon. I hope you like the result. To those that have been waiting for the wallpaper I want to apologize for the delay. Enjoy! + Continue Reading
This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday Series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series.
Richard Nabarro is a graphic designer & illustrator based in Manchester, UK. I’m particularly fond of his space-themed designs, such as the ones for Virgin Galactic. Another highlight of Richard’s portfolio are the digital paper sculptures he made for Fedrigoni. For more inspiration visit Richard Nabarro’s Behance Portfolio. + Continue Reading
This tutorial will teach you how to create a Spiral Galaxy in Photoshop using nothing but filters and simple transformation tools. The tutorial is aimed at beginners and you’ll learn techniques involving different transformation modes, the clouds filter, selection option and using blending modes. Should you run into any trouble feel free to leave a comment to enquire about it. So lets get started. + Continue Reading
This post is part of the free calendar wallpaper series. Each month I create a new wallpaper featuring the current calendar. Looking at the same image over and over again is not very stimulating. Hence having a new desktop background each month should help getting your creative juices flowing. February 2010 Calendar Wallpaper is entitled “Sundown”. + Continue Reading
As promised when releasing the December 08 Calendar Wallpaper I’ve written a tutorial on how to make it. This is my first ever tutorial and I hope you’ll like it. If there’s anything which is not clear please ask. I’m here to help. In order to achieve the space like scenery with the glowing lines we will use Illustrator and Photoshop. You’ll learn how to add subtle effects using textures and different blending modes. So here we go. + Continue Reading
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a realistic looking outer space image with your own home made galaxy. Without using any stock photos or any material at all besides Photoshopís filters, effects, and blending modes you will create a vibrant and lifelike creation you can use for numerous applications. Let’s begin! + Continue Reading
