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...
by Leslie Nicole | Dec 6, 2012 | Using Textures, Video
The French Kiss Collections Watercolor Spot Textures can be used as is, but when placing them on a colored background follow this technique I’ve developed called Enhanced Transparency. Download the e-book describing the technique in detail. It includes 2 other...
by Leslie Nicole | Dec 6, 2012 | Using Textures, Video
The French Kiss Collections Watercolor Spot Textures can be used as is, but when placing them on a colored background follow this technique I’ve developed called Enhanced Transparency. Note that in Part II, I include a link to an e-book describing the technique...
by Leslie Nicole | Nov 16, 2012 | Before & After, Photoshop Brushes
(I need to do some trouble-shooting on this post. The jpg is quite sharp, but not showing that way here. I don’t think it’s being re-sized.) I used a texture and Photoshop watercolor brushes on this late summer floral combination of Daisies and Dahlias...