Category Archives: Handmade

Photoshop Tutorial: Realistic Paint Effect

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Let’s face it – we all can’t be Van Gogh, Matisse or even a Picasso. People tend to like Photoshop because it enables you to fake your artistic skills. If you aren’t a painter or all that artistically inclined, it’s … Continue reading →

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Creating Lasting Design

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

I’m really not a fan of Photoshop. That statement probably sounds like blasphemy coming from someone who calls himself a graphic designer, but it’s the truth. People really go crazy over this program. It can do anything and everything – … Continue reading →

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6 Cheap Self-Promotion Ideas for Creatives

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

I recently picked up How magazine’s latest issue that’s all about self-promotion. I was looking forward to some inspiration because self promotion is an area of interest of mine and if you’re in a creative field including (but not limited … Continue reading →

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Ingiting the Spark after a Lay-Off

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

“If you only knew what the future holds – after the hurricane comes a rainbow. Maybe the reason why all the doors are closed so you could you open one that leads you to the perfect road.” — Katy Perry, … Continue reading →

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“Gone With the Wind” Book & Stuff Swap Poster

Posted on August 10, 2010 by

Here is a Gone With the Wind-inspired poster design I did for a GlaxoSmithKline Book & Stuff Swap event. Follow me on Twitter @antoinereid Become a friend on Facebook Visit my Web site www.antoinereid.com/portfolio.html

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Self Portrait: Mr. Moody

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

Sketches taken from my actual sketch book. The many moods I tend to go through during a typical day at work: Follow me on Twitter @antoinereid Become a friend on Facebook Visit my Web site www.antoinereid.com/portfolio.html

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Anime Style

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

This was taken from my actual sketch book. Another experiment in manga/anime style. This was of course hand drawn – no Adobe Illustrator or computers and mouses used. I used to have to sketch a lot back in middle/high school … Continue reading →

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Manga Eyes

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

This is an actual page from my real sketch book! I wanted to branch out from my usual illustration style so looked into the manga/anime style (believe me, it’s not my area of interest style wise). Still, it was fun … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Krútt

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

I was bored and wanted to go in a different direction with my usual illustration style. I wanted more of an edge and so I started looking at graffiti and street art. I came across an image of this graffiti … Continue reading →

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“I Am ….” Graffiti Self-Portrait

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

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