In Freebies Jul 29, 200810
Watercolor Roundup: 200+ Beautiful Brushes and Textures
Watercolor effects are a hot trend right now in web design. It seems like we are seeing at least one or two sites featuring this style show up on the design galleries every week. Adding watercolor elements to a design can definitely give it an artistic appearance, and when done well, can make a website look as if it was scanned from a canvas. (more…)
Read moreIn Freebies Jul 10, 200824
350+ Brushes, Textures, and Fonts: Massive Hand Drawn Roundup
You don’t need to have your finger on the pulse of web design trends to know that hand drawn style is hot right now. To achieve this look you have a few options: you can do some sketches and doodles on paper and scan them in, or you can draw them directly in Photoshop. The third option would be to take advantage of the resources found in this article. Read the rest of this entry »
In Freebies Jun 27, 20088
25 Awesome Stock Texture and Photo Websites
This is a guest post by Omar the Radwan. Omar is a consultant by day; and an artist, musician, and photographer by night.
Whether creating a grungy website or designing an event flyer, using the right textures and photos are key. Not only should the images be sharp and clear, but finding the right size (usually huge) is important as well. We take a look at some great stock texture and photo websites that provide these much needed tools at a price that fits everyone’s budget (FREE). Read the rest of this entry »
In Freebies Jun 16, 200857
300+ Vintage Style Textures and Photoshop Brushes
Vintage design, when done well, can make a user feel like they have been transported back in time. This particular style often uses design elements that look like they were found in the attic of an old house dating back to the 1920’s, 30’s, or 40’s. If you have a project coming up that requires this type of design, here is a big roundup of textures and Photoshop brushes, all found at deviantArt. Read the rest of this entry »
In Freebies Jun 7, 200834
200+ Textures, Brushes, and Fonts: Ultimate Grunge Roundup
Grunge style is rough, rugged, torn, worn, and tattered. To most, these adjectives would describe something less than appealing, but in the hands of a talented web designer, elements possessing these qualities can be used to turn a web site into a work of art. So, if you are just getting started in grunge design or if you are already a pro, you should find the grunge freebies in this article to be very useful. Read the rest of this entry »
In Freebies Mar 16, 200821
Free Wood Textures
There have been several sites lately that incorporate wood in the design in some way or another. It gives a site a warm and natural feel, and can help make the design look great when done tastefully. If you have yet to do a design with wood, here are a few textures that might help you get in on the action. Read the rest of this entry »
