26 Ridiculously Awesome CG Portraits
Jul 30, 2009 Web Roundup
One of the great things about computer graphics is that literally anything is possible. Software such as 3DSMax, Maya, and Cinema4D are incredibly powerful, and when put in the hands of a talented user, the results can be breathtaking.
Today, we have 26 ridiculously awesome computer generated portraits. From Captain Jack Sparrow, to the evil witch in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and of course, the Incredible Hulk, these computer generated images push the very boundaries of reality.
As always, if you know of any other CG images that you really like, please share them in the comments. I love to hear from you.
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Tags: Boundaries, Captain Jack Sparrow, Cg Images, Computer Generated Images, Computer Graphics, Evil Witch, Hulk, Incredible Hulk, Maya, Portraits, Snow White And The Seven Dwarves, Social Networking
29 Gorgeous and Colorful Macro Photographs
Jul 28, 2009 Web Roundup
Macro photography, or taking incredibly close up photographs to reveal hidden details, is one of the most interesting styles of photography around. Humans are used to seeing only what they can perceive with their eyes, and that often limits our perception of beauty. Macro photography allows the hidden details, the true inner beauty to be revealed.
Today, we have 29 gorgeous and colorful macro photographs that will be sure to take your breath away. These images were hand selected for their perfect application of the macro photography concept, along with breathtaking colors and a creative inspiration.
If you have any favorite macro images that I missed, be sure to let me know in the comments so everyone can see.
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Tags: Breathtaking Colors, Creative Inspiration, Friends And Family, Gorgeous, Hidden Details, Macro, Macro Images, Macro Photography, Perception Of Beauty, Photographs, True Inner Beauty
Best of the Web #30
Jul 27, 2009 Best of the Web
As always, since it’s Monday, I’ve gone ahead and rounded up the best posts from the design world from the previous week. While certainly not the “end-all” of best of the web posts, I think that these posts illustrate the 7-10 posts that I think readers would most enjoy.
This week had some great tutorials, some really awesome inspirational posts (including one roundup of really cool Threadless t-shirts), and of course, some excellent design freebies. Of course, if you feel like I missed any posts, please let me know in the comments.
Thanks for reading as always, everyone, and if you ever need anything, just drop me an email or comment.
Tags: Best Of The Web, Bookmarking, Designer Productivity, Digital Painting, Email, Excellent Design, Free Tools, Freebies, Game Concept, Illustrator Tutorials, Inspiration, Mascot, Niche Web, Photomanipulation, Platform Environment, Roundup, Threadless Shirts, Web Design, Web Posts, Workstations
12 Totally Cool Interfaces
Jul 23, 2009 Web Roundup
Interfaces are everywhere. Windows, Linux, OS-X all have their own unique interface. Each application has its own interface. However, amidst the mediocrity that users have come to expect with interfaces, there are some artists pushing the very boundaries of design and usability to bring some of the most spectacular user interfaces available.
Today, we have 12 totally cool interfaces that everyone wishes their applications actually looked like.
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Tags: Boundaries, Design, Development, Graphic, GUI, Interface, Linux, Mediocrity, Os X, Usability, User Interfaces, Web, Windows
26 Breathtaking Environment Digital Paintings
Jul 22, 2009 Web Roundup
Environment digital painting is a popular artform that requires incredible skill, talent and attention to detail in order to produce an image that truly captures the beauty, mood and scenery of a natural environment.
Today, we have 26 breathtaking environment digital paintings by some of the masters themselves, that will transport you into another realm and evoke your deepest emotions.
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Tags: Art, Artform, Attention To Detail, Breathtaking Environment, Computer, Digital, Digital Painting, Digital Paintings, Emotions, Environment, Graphics, Love, Masters, Natural Environment, Painting, Scenery
Best of the Web #29
Jul 20, 2009 Best of the Web
This past week had some really awesome inspirational roundups by design blogs across the web. I love to see the artwork of other talented people, it helps keep me inspired and also reminds me that I have to keep improving to get to the level that I want to be at.
Today we have the best of the week from this past week, so be sure to check out these posts for some awesome resources.
Thanks for reading, and have a great week everyone.
Tags: Artwork, Artworks, Best Of The Web, Blogs, Collections, Colorful Examples, Design Web, Digital Art, Digital Artists, Europe, Freebies, Gallery Layout, Illustrations, Illustrator, Landscape Scene, Love, Manipulations, Photoshop, Web Layout
Fanurio Giveaway Winners
Jul 17, 2009 Contests and Giveaways
Fanurio is a time tracking and billing software application, highly appreciated by freelancers for its intuitive interface, flexible timer and ability to produce detailed invoices.
10 days ago, the great folks over at Fanurio allowed me to give away three of their licenses to lucky readers. Well, today it’s time to announce the winners.
There were a total of 13 entries, and I was allowed to give away 3 licenses, so I went over to Random.org to generate 3 numbers between 1 and 13. And here are the results:
Tags: Alexander, Billing Software, Freelancers, Giveaway Winners, Giveaways, Intuitive Interface, Invoices, Lucky Readers, Software Application, Time Tracking, Timer
