Tara Hornor has found her niche writing about marketing, advertising, branding, web and graphic design, and desktop publishing. She writes for PrintPlace.com, and enjoys educating readers on ways to improve designs for their posters, business cards, postcards, and more from PrintPlace.com for maximum promotional impact. Connect with @TaraHornor on Twitter.
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Posted on January 29, 2013 by Tara
Illustrators are notorious for creating an idealized vision of women, especially anime art. Moreover, the artists behind any woman/water combination for poster printing, websites, or animation can get a little creative in developing some interesting scenarios. Water is a classic theme and anime artists have incorporated this element into many a piece. Here are some [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on October 22, 2012 by Tara
Postcards are one of those marketing materials that need an extra dose of eye candy to grab attention. The success or failure of a marketing campaign rests in the few seconds it takes for the recipient’s eyes to glance over the postcard. In this tutorial, we will show you a simple process for creating a [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on March 8, 2012 by Tara
In this tutorial, we’ll take a quick look at how to use patterns as fills in graphic design, whether you plan to use them for web design or for spicing up a project for postcard printing. The Layer Styles tool is one of the most effective tools in Photoshop for managing patterns. Using Layer Styles [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on February 25, 2012 by Tara
Are you needing to give an edge to some of your upcoming graphic or web design projects? One of the best ways to do this is with vector graphics that are a bit on the dirty side. A simple scratched overlay, a dirty vintage graphic, paint splatters, even florals used with other grunge elements can [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on April 2, 2011 by Tara
Whenever you can use an image instead of text to convey a message, take the opportunity to do so. Not only do photographs have the ability to tell a story in a split second but they also capture the attention of viewers first and are able much more memorable than text. The following are some [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on March 24, 2011 by Tara
The fonts you choose for your designs say a lot about who you are and what you do. If you want your message to come across in a fun tone, you choose a playful font. If you want your business to appear professional, you should choose a more serious looking font. This is what is [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on February 15, 2011 by Tara
Posters can be amazingly eye-catching when they are well-designed, even to passersby in a hurry. When created with a clear message, they are a great way to advertise.
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