“The thing about internet quotes is that it’s pretty hard to verify their authenticity.”

– Abraham Lincoln

Someone was either really clever, or really bored.  They turned a regular blue public city waste receptacle into our favorite blue cookie eating monster from Sesame Street!  Either way, a very creative use of converting something normal or everyday into something funny.

Print advertisements really have come a long way over the years.  Here are a bunch that I’ve found recently that are very inspirational.  Some of these even have an inspirational message, in addition to being visually inspiring.

How true is this?  We need to choose our words very wisely when speaking to children; especially our own kids.  Sticks and stones break bones, but you can stifle a child with harsh words.

Got fish breath?  Then you need some Clorets!  This is such a great ad, with lots of copy space. Read the rest of this entry »

Feeling a little creatively dull?  We all get caught in creative ruts once in a while; sort of like how writers get writer’s block.  Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.  Here are 30 amazing digital Photoshop manipulations that will get your creative juices flowing!  Some of the techniques used below are simple, while others get pretty complicated.  Try some of these things out on a rainy day when you get a chance.  There are many tutorials on this blog as well as elsewhere on the web that can get you started in the right direction, in case you find yourself in over your head.  You can also click on each individual image to learn more about the artist, and to see more of their work.  Be sure to let us know which images are your favorites in the comments section below!

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