Here is a Photoshop tutorial I recently made for OnlineWebMarket.net showing how to use the define pattern feature in order to create seamless textures and seamlessly tileable graphics.  I post a lot of tutorials narrated by other people, but this time the voice you’re hearing is my own. This is a quick demonstration on how easy it is to create a metallic mesh or grille texture that you can use as a background or a design element.  In just a few simple steps, you can use this easy to learn technique to create all sorts of backgrounds and backdrops.  Whether you need a fresh twitter background, a texture for your website, or even something high-resolution, this is a great technique to learn and know.

When it comes to searching for the right stock photos, I know from personal experience as a past image buyer that it can be a huge hassle.  You can many times get lost or even sidetracked very easily when browsing through the ocean of stock photos and graphics.  The sooner you find what you need, the sooner you will get your work done, nailing those time sensitive deadlines.  Searching for stock photos can be pretty annoying if you’re not going about it the right way.  Here are some tips and advice I can offer that might just make your next “hunt” a little more successful, or at least maybe a little less time consuming.

Be Specific

Let’s face it, there is a sea of images out there for royalty free licensing.  You can sometimes search for “cat” and get “dog”.  Unfortunately, image keywords are prone to mistakes, spamming, and more.  You don’t want to have to dig through a sea of crap before finding the types of images you’re looking for.  Read the rest of this entry »