Scrapbook Graphics

After my last resources post, a lot of people asked me how to use polaroids in icons. So, for the benefit of all, I've decided to write a tutorial on just that. (:

Lesson #2: Using Polaroids (Single-Frame)

We'll be making the icon I put up as an example in the last post, going from this to this:



Level: Beginner, but I'm assuming you know your program pretty well. No long-drawn explanations on where certain tools are. If you need help with that, go here.

Note: If anyone needs further clarification on this tutorial, you're more than welcome to ask questions!

( Say cheese! )

x-posted at icon_extras and icon_tutorial

Hey guys! Just thought I might kick off this graphics journal with a little tutorial. (:

Lesson #1: Icon Basics

Today we're going to look at the basics of icon making with a simple yet sophisticated World Cup icon of the German loss against Italy yesterday. We'll be going from this to this:


Level: Written with labeled screencaps for a beginner unfamiliar with the software, with a few ideas for intermediate users.

Note: Some of this may seem a little redundant to people who are used to making icons (or at least to their program), but I think it's good if I start out with a rather long tut to base more advanced ones on later, so you'll know what I'm talking about then.

( On to the tut! )

Feel free to friend me for more tutorials, as well as icons and brushes made like this one!

x-posted at photoimpact and icon_tutorial