Back To The Feature - March [+ Bingo Winners!]

23 min read

Deviation Actions

Evey-V's avatar
By
Published:
9.6K Views
Dude, this year is flying by.

Maker's Choice


How To Make Textures || Video Tutorial by Evey-V  PSD #308 - Like A Prayer by Evey-V  PSD #309 - Running With The Wolves by Evey-V  PSD #310 - Smother You by Evey-V
Beggin' you to... by Evey-V



About Resources


Do not use them to make your own. My psds and my textures aren't bases: you can't use layers from my psds to make yours, nor my textures to make your own textures. Also, do not reupload/repack/redistribute my resources. If you want to share them, share a link to the original post.


On the Go


Favourite Resources


What did March bring us?

Textures


55 Misc. Textures by planetsbend05  18 | TEXTURE PACK by dariayourlocalidiot  Beautiful Biology by mellowmint
 

PSDs


[PSD] INSTAGRAM THEME EDITED by madabouthim  Eve PSD (90) by ashnxght

Stocks


  Collected Stocks Pack #1 by SpringSabila  No 12 by SEVTEX  Crow 1 by dierat-stock 
Crow 2 by dierat-stock  model stock pack #2 by tuschen  STOCK PACK OO1 + MINIMALIST by woahitsyato <da:thumb id="671097366"/> 
PNG PACK #4_Matboard frame by ahui1107  She's Kinda Hot (Pngs) [Pack #21] by OnlyWolfs
 

Brushes


Wishes Ps Brush by shiaking
 

Other Resources


 None this month


Witch Trick of the month


Repeat with me: copying someone else's work/style won't get you far. Developing your own style is key when becoming a designer. Don't be a mere imitator—be yourself.


Inspiring Graphics


    doctor strange by RavenOrlov  Alternatives by elextrical  ATOS | Wattpad Cover. by LoeBiebs  Our First Date | Wattpad Cover by LoeBiebs
 

Getting Creative



Lovely art created by other fellow deviants using my resources
  
Believer // Collab by marioantonio23  I'll make you run //id// by hxwlett  True Colors | Banner by lyricalcl0uds  Blank Canvas Chall By Trouble by DarkRainbowIllusion
Better Man | Blend  //  (Collab w/ Val) by lyricalcl0uds  Lie Awake Banner by CrazyLies  Darkness by lblahblahblah  Banner: Oh Angel by Rosesylla
129 - BCD Banners by sylvador123  Mujer signature by Celiuska  Dysfunctional Signature by CrazyLies  More Than A Sidekick by avengeur
Flower of the Night chapter image by bottle-of-dreams  Bestfriend banner by bottle-of-dreams  Alicia Vikander Big Icons by lyricalcl0uds
   
  

Stats



7 deviations uploaded | tutorial | 3 psds | 2 psd previews 


Pass It On Challenge!


Hold On by jakepatt  Helpless by SpringSabila  my favorite sin by TheMaleviQueen

I Dare You Challenge!


You Are The Darkness - Icon set by themeanCapricorn  [ 02 ] : ICON SET by potatoo-xx  sophie turner icon set by TheMaleviQueen <da:thumb id="670092227"/>
More Than A Sidekick by avengeur  Signature Emilia Clarke by MartuGraphic  Woman In Black - Chapter Image by Artinthevein  Evey Vchallenge by espritnoir

April Nominations


Do you think a particular artist needs some more recognition? Wanna get to know a certain artist? Do you have a topic you'd like to discuss about? Please, fill the form below with your nominations! You can also leave suggestions if you want ♥ The main idea of this journal is getting to know a bit more about our community, and sharing lots of love.

Interviewee of the month:
Featured users:
Debate topics: 
Suggestions:
Cult name suggestion:
Nominate as many as you wish, there's no limit ^^



Tea & Cookies - We Ran Out Of Cookies!


I haven't been feeling motivated enough to write this section, so I'll post some basic points regarding storytelling in graphics.


Before making the graphic


  • At least have a vague idea of what you're intending to make. It will make it easier when it comes to picking the elements you'll be using.
  • Do not force yourself to make something you don't want to make. DO. NOT.
  • Having an idea of what you want to make doesn't mean you can't change it while you're working on it. Don't be rigid. Flexibility and versatility are a must.
  • Get resources according to the story you want to tell. Do not pick them randomly. Do not place stocks/textures just because. They have to be related both to the concept your portraying and the other elements you'll be using. If not, the composition won't look natural and won't flow.

While making the graphic


  • Making graphics is a process that may take little time, or lots of time. Do not push yourself to finish a graphic in a certain amount of time. Do not rush things out. Quality comes before quantity.
  • Text isn't the only element to convey a message. Images are. Colors, expressions, even the amount of elements you place transmit emotions. So, in case I didn't make it clear yet, the resources you use matter. For example, if you want to create an atmosphere of chaos/emotional turmoil, a complex composition with many (many) details could help to portray such thing. If you want to portray solitude, a single model image and a graphic with lots of negative space is the way to go.
  • Flow is the key. THE KEY, I TELL YOU. No matter which type of blending you pick, make sure that the stocks/textures you're blending altogether look good together. The graphic must look like an image that was just like that since the start. So, be sure to choose the right type of blending (and avoid things like using soft blending to mix up an image of a living room with an image of the woods. Just. Don't.)
  • Graphics aren't just pretty things. If you ever feel like something's missing out in yours, maybe it's because there's no distinct "feeling" to it. Play around with stock/textures until it has /that/ emotion you want the viewer to see/feel.
  • I can't stress this enough... PICK ELEMENTS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH EACH OTHER. A curly font in a dark graphic is a no-no. Dark coloring in an otherwise "happy" graphic is a no-no. Be consistent!
  • Pick your text wisely, especially the main text. Highlight the words that mean the most.

Finishing a graphic


  • For the love of your editing software... DO NOT OVER FILTER. Do not ruin your graphic by adding too much blur/sharpen/Topaz. It doesn't make it look good. It just makes it hard to look at. Besides, the more Topaz you add, the more details you erase. They become melted thingies.
  • PNG format is your friend.
  • If you're still not sure about the graphic, or something seems off, leave it like it is and come back to it a couple of hours later. Or a day later. Or a few days later. You'll look at it from a different perspective and that will help you point out what's not working out.
  • Do yourself a favor—save an editable version of the graphic. Just in case.

Avoid these disgraces


Back to Black by Evey-V
It's in jpg. There's no flow in the composition (mainly because the models are all "touching" the top of the banner. They function like some kind of interruption right there, bugging the eye. Also, a window in the right, stairs in the left???? Consistency where????)

Take over by Evey-V
Look at that lovely washed out look thanks to filtering. And with lovely, I mean it makes me wanna die.

I was wrong by Evey-V
There's not a single thing right in this. The scattered text, the lack of a clear focal point, the awkward blending. FIFTY SHADES OF NO.

Born to Survive by Evey-V
Remember what I said about not mixing indoor with outdoor images? Yeah, well. Prime example.

Beast by Evey-V
Awkward blending & placement + shit ton of Topaz = KILL IT WITH FIRE.


Birthday Bingo - The Results!


Being the most correct guesses were 4 (!), I'm changing the prizes so you'll get more things!

Results by Evey-V
Screenshot

4 correct guesses

1 texture pack (25 100x100px or 6 800x600px) + 1 premium psd 

:iconobliviate-xx: :iconcirlyisnotmyname: 

1-3 correct guesses

Generic psd

:iconrey0fsunshine: :iconriverside-symphony: :iconwithouthesitating: :iconallysmize: :iconsuper-fan-wallpapers:
 :icondariayourlocalidiot: :iconsugarrush19: :iconcefox: :iconthemaleviqueen: :iconmnseoks: 
:iconthemeancapricorn: :iconwander-lust-21: :icondiaphanerose: :iconjakepatt: :iconbottle-of-dreams: 
:iconalkindii: :iconlune-blanche: :iconlisbethsalanders: :iconralhiel: :iconspringsabila: 
:iconcalipseia: :iconkhandr: :iconnight-gate: :icondarkrainbowillusion: :iconvofvolkova: 
:iconvist22: :iconguiltty-pleasure: :iconcariadically: :iconxthisisparadise666x: :iconrosesylla: 
:iconglitterspaceghost: :iconwinterinheaven: :iconsylvador123: :iconpotatoo-xx: :iconarkadisia: 
:iconcontagiousgraphic: :iconcrazylies: :iconstam-ford: :iconxxtheavengerxxx: :iconwingtree1:
:iconartinthevein: :iconsandranoqui:

0 correct guesses

Personalized psd

:iconhypnxs: :iconcxtiep: :iconjonginschips: :iconespritnoir: :iconvviavm:


Resource-a-ton


A meme for the resources lovers ♥

A resource you want to use but still didn't have the chance to
A resource you tend to use a lot
A resource you like but never got to use
A resource you thought wouldn't find a use for, but ended up being a "holy grail"
Resources you'd recommend
Favorite kind of resource
Type of resources you'd like to see more often


Outsiders


Some useful resources out of Deviantart!

Photoshop Brushes 

Now it's your turn!



How's been your January? Share anything and everything on the comments down below!

Let's make this April Delicious!

© 2017 - 2024 Evey-V
Comments75
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
shiaking's avatar