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One of the worst things about Adobe Illustrator is the fact that you can't effectively create an object with a gradient that goes from a color fading to transparency. I say effectively because not too many people know it actually can be done.

Using Illustrator and Photoshop in tandem can bring your creativity to a whole new level with ease.

VectorDesigner - announced just a few weeks ago and already winning Apple Design Awards, is a fairly inexpensive option for those who want Adobe Illustrator but don't want to spend 700 dollars. It isn't without limitations, but it's very good.

Edward Gorey was an exceptional illustrator with a cult of devotees that number in the millions, and is known for his macabre and Victorian Gothic crosshatch illustrations.

If you want to be a medical illustrator, you not only have to know everything about art, but science. Find out what it is like, and the education you need to start this career.

I found that Adobe Illustrator can be a very positive in an educational environment. The project I completed was a schedule that would contain links. By adding links to the schedule much more information can be provided to the students.

Adobe Illustrator features several tools that allow you to edit the shapes you draw. Here's how to get started.

Looking at Tasha Tudor, one would never know that she is a part of the modern world, let alone a world-famous, award-winning children's book author and illustrator.

Adobe Illustrator CS2 Classroom in a Book is a tutorial that works.

The Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market gives writers information on how to market and sell your writing.

As a writer beyond addicted to illustration in all its forms, Laini's story is inspiring. More than that, it's possible to emulate her success yourself - here's how.

Creating shadows with Illustrator on any text of choice. The shadow can be as deep or as shallow as you choose.

These are tips and tricks that can be used by the Illustrator redraw artist. Also they can be used by all Illustrator users that wish to redraw anything that will not work if Stream Lined.

X-Men illustrator, Dave Cockrum died Sunday at age 63 from complications of diabetes.

"Watchmen" & "Star Trek" are two of the hottest films people are talking about in production right now. I interviewed Dawn Brown, a costume artist and set designer who worked on both movies.

Amy talks about the artistic temperament, the competitive world of children's book publishing, and offers advice to novice artists who want to break into the field.

Using basic drawing tools and their options to create shapes and form building blocks of more intricate drawings.

Learn more about author Tomie dePaola here. He is a brilliant author who has written a number of very creative and beloved children's books.

As an amateur writer, it is always a question as to where to begin this literary journey. The following is a reference book review that I highly recommend. You will thank me for it later.

Interview with John Howe in Saint-Ursanne, which last summer had been turned into a magical place when it hosted "Saint-Ursanne la Fantastique" a unique event where the art of John Howe could be seen in two exhibitions and where his art also came alive in the streets.

On February 12, 2000 the world changed. This was the day it was announced that Charles Schulz had passed away. Charles Schulz was, of course, the creator, illustrator, and writer for the immensely popular Peanuts comic strip.

Getting a yes from a client is less about your skill as a writer (editor, photographer, illustrator, etc.) and more about what motivates them to want to use your services, ie, knowing their company psychographics.

Being a nature illustrator is a fascinating job for those who are truly dedicated to their craft. If you think this is for you, here are some tips by one who has spent many years in the business.

Smart Objects are layers in your photoshop file that contain data from raster or vector files. These can be other photoshop files (if it is raster) or Adobe Illustrator files (if it is vector).

Author and illustrator Lorie Ann Grover has written poetry and prose for preschoolers and high schoolers.

Famed illustrator Rob Liefeld helps write the second try at making a comic out of the Battlestar Galactica TV series, before the major show from Sci-Fi channel came out.

This article reviews an artist's experience using the G5 Quad Mac computer - specifically, for programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, Aftereffects, Maya, Painter, Flash, FinalCut, and for sundry other purposes. It's a big investment; is it worth it?

Harold McIntosh was a well known illustrator and painter. Paintings found in an attic added mystery to what seemed like an ordinary life.

Do you remember the cute cuddly bear named Corduroy? Well here is the biography of his orginator, Don Freeman.

Marjane Satrapi, illustrator, writer and capturer of childhood's truths, displays her talent in her comic-book style novels, Persepolis and Persepolis 2. The autobiographical story begins in 1980 Iran, the beginning of the Muslim Revolution.

A resurgence in Marvel Comics' popularity due to the film adventures of many of their characters, coupled with reams of archived Jack Kirby artwork and stories, is producing a steady stream of re-packaged and re-formatted artwork.

The Creative Alliance offers courses in all artistic medium, from film to photography, painting to creative writing. Many courses and workshops are free and others are very reasonably priced.

Book reviews to soothe the issue of death for children.

News reporters have covered wars as long as there have been newspapers. As news gathering techniques advanced, war coverage was in full effect for the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World Wars I and II, Vietnam, and Iraq.

With all of the printing options available, it's hard to know which type is best for your company. Find out if you should use offset or digital, pantone or process, and if an internet company is suited for your needs.

The history of Judiac & Hermetic Kabbalah, and the rights of gentile women to study them. Written for "Women, Religion and Social Change" (December 23, 2002) from the personal prospective of a Gentile woman who is beginning to study Hermetic Kabbalah.

An animal portrait isn't as easy as it might sound. Pets tend to move around a lot, and predicting when your pets are ready for a picture to be taken can take a lot of practice (and more than a few treats).

When it comes to watching movies, there's nothing new under the sun. When it comes to movie appreciation (otherwise known as movie criticism) there's lots of undiscovered country out there. Take the 1953 science fiction classic It Came From Outer Space.

Business cards are the front line image of your business. To get a good first impression when approaching a new client is the most important aspect in every business.

Children who learn to read and gain an appreciation for it do better in all grade levels of school and college. Raising a child who loves to read is not difficult, it just takes a few moments out of each day.

To help you take your Web authoring to a higher level, we introduce you to Macromedia's Dreamweaver MX and Adobe's GoLive 6. These are web authoring tools that strive to make data movement simple within their own suite of products.

For instance, a logo created for website or full color stationery printing will be designed for faxing and imprinting on coffee mugs and other items.

A profile of award-winning children's author Pat Cummings.

This is a cultural analysis of a children's literature selection titled Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear. Yang, a young boy, struggles to fit in with his family violin quartet and with his peers. His journey reflects that of many of our students.

The life and times of Ib Melchior, science fiction pioneer and creator of Space Family Robinson (Lost in Space) and An Angry Red Planet.

Reviews of Scenic Byways, Buckskin Stallion, Jett Black, Fade to Bluegrass, Barbara Cue and John Hermann. A rootsy blend of reviews, from acoustic picking to '50s-inspired fare.