by Leslie Nicole | Mar 31, 2013 | Before & After
I recently purchased Viveza from the Nik Collection. (Formerly Nik Effects.) I’ve been loving how easy it is to dial in settings exactly the way I want. The preview is excellent. It’s quickly becoming the starting point (after basic Lightroom edits) for...
by Leslie Nicole | Mar 26, 2013 | Photoshop Brushes, Using Textures
I’m sometimes asked what the difference is between the Watercolor Spot Textures and the Watercolor Photoshop Brushes so I thought I’d do a post on the differences and when to use which. Watercolor Spot Textures Watercolor Spot Textures are the scans of the...
by Leslie Nicole | Mar 16, 2013 | Using Templates
Frame Tie-Ups are a fun way to add a bit of whimsy to your digital designs. While they are super-simple to use (just place over the frame layer and re-size!) here are a few best-practice tips. Don’t distort them too much. While you can get away with some...
by Leslie Nicole | Mar 12, 2013 | Using Templates
In a perfect world, when placing an image under a digital frame, it would fit perfectly, but this usually isn’t the case. Normally, it will need to be re-sized and masked. I’ll show you the most pain-free way to place and size your image, plus how to add...