Art Annie's first attempt with PS version CS

[Annie]

[color=indigo][size=1]Whoo hoo! This is the first banner that [b]I[/b] made. I think it came out pretty well, so I used it for my sig. The banner is a clip of the same picture that my avatar was made from....I don't need to post the link, just look at my sig.

Please give me your opinions....and if it's possible, a little advice on how to make borders ^_^;; (don't hurt me Syk3)[/color][/size]

[James]

[color=#707875]Wow, I really like that, Miss Annie. And it's your first attempt? Very impressive.

I love the colours, and the text (as well as choice of font) seem to suit that perfectly.

In regard to borders...there are a few ways you can do them. I used to use the "add border" tool on PSP, however, that flattened the image.

These days, I make borders using rectangles (with a one pixel stroke, usually). It's easier, and it lets me muck around with their design somewhat.

But I'm not quite sure how I'd do them in Photoshop CS or anything, since I don't use that program much.[/color]

[Juu]

[QUOTE=James][color=#707875]In regard to borders...there are a few ways you can do them. I used to use the "add border" tool on PSP, however, that flattened the image.

...But I'm not quite sure how I'd do them in Photoshop CS or anything, since I don't use that program much.[/color][/QUOTE]

[color=deeppink][size=1]Oh dear. -_-

I'm going to be extremely sad if there's been a border-making option there this whole time. I've just drawn the border with the pencil tool. ...Which I thought was the way everyone else was doing... it. Yeah. >>;

Indeed. The colours fit very nicely, and I love the texture. :whoops:[/color][/size]

[Epsilon]

[COLOR=SlateGray][SIZE=1]Wow. That's actually really good for a first try.



First of all. I really love what you've done with the filter effects. Mainly how you have used the Artistic > Sponge Filter. I find that it is extremely difficult to pull off. However, I think you've done it perfectly. The texture of the over all banner is done well. Looking as it was really painted.


Secondly, the font you've chosen is really contrasting to the rest of the image. Due to the fact that you either had the setting on 'Strong' or 'Soft' rather then 'None/Sharp/Crisp.' Those of which would have made the text a little faded. The color goes well nicely with the Papyrus text.


Third. Color scheme. I adore the fact that you have absolutely no white within the banner. Also that what would have been considered 'white space' has been filled with some shade of grey. Pretty shade of purples on your banners.




The only thing wrong. Border. There are a few ways of how to go about doing this. The first has been mentioned by, Juuthena.

[b]1.)[/b] Using the pencil brush. Selecting size and color. Then lining the edges.

[b]2.)[/b] Just copy and past into MS Paint and then transfer back to PS.
[i] - This is the approach I use.[/i]

[b]3.)[/b] Making the banner two pixel sizes shorter on all edges. And fallow the options listed below-

Layer. »»»
Layer Style. »»»
Blending Options/Stroke. »»»
Okay. »»»

[b]4.)[/b] Click the little star on your menu of tools. Go to squares and or rectangles. Set to transparent and insert.
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[Annie]

[color=indigo][size=1]Wow, thank you Ruby..well, I only know you as Ruby ( hope you don't mind) and thank you Juu and James. The compliments are really appreciated, and so is the border advice. I must go play with it now. ^_^* (blushy face)[/color][/size]