Monthly Archives: August 2008

Tips for first time Wacom users in Photoshop

Layers, layers, layers to keep things clean. Short strokes so if you mess up, you can simply hit ctrl+z on Windows to correct that mistake. Set your pen settings so that at least one end of the button will allow … Continue reading

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New Gig

Just got word from J that we got the Californian deal which is making a website and a brochure. When I find out more details, I’ll post my progress.

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Musings on Death

This past week has been very difficult for me and my family. However now that the deceased has been buried, prayers have been said, and tears shed, I’m going to get back to work. I suspect that the going will … Continue reading

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Second Attempt at Wacom

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Scrap Drawings from Work

These were all drawn on receipt paper while bored at work, which is often. Oh the challenges of ringing up purchases! The photo is from my very first driving permit. I love that photo and each subsequent one is the … Continue reading

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Hiatus

I’m taking a hiatus for a few days, possibly the rest of the week. A family friend took his own life and I really can’t muster the mindset to do much of anything right now.

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What’s your name and what do you do?

I can’t get it to upload right now, but this flow chart expresses how I feel when talking about my degree. From Design Crush.

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First time using Wacom tablet

I’ve got an older Wacom tablet on hand here, lended to me from Shiver. It’s about 4×6 in size so its very small and comes only with the pen. I believe its a Graphite 3. Long time ago, her sister … Continue reading

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Fixing Typos is a Crime

Two men traveled the country to fix typos on both public and private signs. Deck and Herson, both 28, toured the United States this spring, wiping out errors on government and private signs. They were interviewed by NPR and the … Continue reading

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Resume and Interview Skills

Yesterday I met with UNC Asheville‘s career center to work on my resume and interview skills. Things learned: Make margins 1/2″ Change my current work title to Customer Service Representative Tweak the wording on my resume and cover letters Make … Continue reading

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