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I roll with the punches, have a sense of adventure, enjoy learning & like sharing knowledge with people and help them when ever possible. Writing & reading are my passions. APBT service dog, Bella, is my helper and companion. http://www.Writing.Com/main/portfolio/ view/vpbanjo?rfrid=vpbanjo

Monday, March 14, 2011

Creations 4 Future Projects: Sketchup & Photoshop

I'm going into a vast new world so that I can do move with my art.  Photoshop is so new to me I have no idea how to start.  I know how to crop photos, however this is the extent of my knowledge.  I'll have to become a thorough researcher and mad scientist so I can experiment with this software & get familiar with how things work.


I havn't learned how to get a project from Sketchup to Photoshop and tried a few options which didn't work, so I decided to upload these projects from Sketchup to my blog and then download the images to my hard drive which should allow me to get them into photoshop.  I hope this works.  If not I'll keep trying to move the files into photoshop and hopefully find the correct answer in a tutorial or accidentally do this the right way.  Any help with where I can find some excellent tutorials for Photoshop and other Adobe products is appreciated very much, thank you.


The upload did not work because the server rejected the file.  So, this leads me to believe I have to get the projects out of Sketchup into another file.  I can get the files onto my desk top, just not into another folder or in another form somewhere.


I figured this out!!!!!
You have to use "export" & click 2d and the name the file, make sure it's going where you can find it and select "save".  That will move your project in a 2d configuration to where you can the put your chosen project into Photoshp or other editing program.


These are the Sketchup project pictures I am going to use in some of my products at CafePress.






I hope this helps you with your art projects.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Works Of Art To Gift On Any Occasion

I have found a very artistic way to share gifts and my joy of animals, nature, computing and photography.  A short time ago, I opened a shop as a birthday gift for me which I would like to share with everyone.


http://www.cafepress.com/vpgifts


I like many of the products so much, I plan on making a purchase for myself soon.  


If there is something special you would like to have please let me know and i'll do everything possible to get it for you.  And, if it is a gift for someone I'll try to get the exact request or perhaps something very close to what you are looking for to gift to that special someone.


I very much enjoy photography, creating art, and sharing things with people such as how to find rare art items and products which go well together.  For example, there are a lot of American Pit Bull Terrier enthusiasts who may be looking for a messenger bag or pet bowl with a picture of a pit bull.  This is where you can find these items.  I will be adding new products on a regular basis.


http://www.cafepress.com/vpgifts


Most of what I'm working with right now is nature, pets, art and different products such as for the office, personal items, pet products, and adding more as soon as possible.

What are you looking for is important so let me know and we can search together so that I can put your art into reality for you.


http://www.cafepress.com/vpgifts


Here is an example of what you will find.



I would appreciate any support, suggestions, and your sharing with friends and family the url to these fine products.  This will help me get the special equipment I need to help me remain in school and be able to successfully complete my studies, thank you.