I have received a few enquiries about where I get my graphics for my headers. Well, they are self-created using Adobe Illustrator CS. However, I must clarify that most of the time, I get my inspirations by checking out all sorts of design and illo websites.
For example, my recent find is ArtbyChristel.com which has a lot of contemporary acrylic paintings with a lot of 50’s and 60’s motifs. These are her handpainted work.
Gorgeous work isn’t it? These are the sort of art I like to ogle at and the sort which I will like to use for my blog design. Of course my digital art is not up to standard yet, so I need to improve a lot more. I won’t copy, but I’ll use some of the ideas gathered and marry it with my own creations.
I’ll however need to wait till my next big break to have time for this. For now, I will just ogle and bookmark the site for future reference.
It is gorgeous art. I have no ability in that direction, and am always in awe of those that do. Thanks for the link.
ally: You’re welcome!
Comment by ally bean — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 @ 10:36 pm
Just wondering if you use a tablet at all with Illustrator. I have been wanting to get one for fun … any recommendations?
Loong: I am still using the mouse!!! Have not bought the tablet so cannot recommend one yet. Will let you know if I get one.
Comment by Loong — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 @ 12:04 pm
I think you are already doing very well with the Adobe illustrator. I don’t think I can ever draw like that on a pc.
ZM: Thanks for thinking so well…but still got a long way to go!
Comment by zara's mama — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 @ 2:32 pm
I admire people like you who can draw and paint, whatever medium you use. Because I can’t draw anything, except for stick figures.
niceheart: I suppose it’s a matter of interest as well…
Comment by niceheart — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 @ 12:31 pm
Too gorgeous! These look nice for mural art wall too!
I have interest in art too but somehow cannot pull myself to do something serious… have been comtemplating to do mural art on my girls’ room since…but till today, not even clear out the room for them… Is lazy the excuse? :p
wtpg: Lazy is a good excuse. Hahahaha…
Comment by wtpgrr — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 @ 7:29 pm