il Psyche Dec 2013 | Page 7

-Look for Basic Shapes -Practice, Practice, Practice, and then Practice -Slow and Steady. -Fix it until it’s right. -Practice drawing from cast and simple object around the house to study value and squinting to find basic value of the subject. -Display larger font previews -Quickly zoom back to 100% -Quickly toggle between blending modes -Increase and decrease brush size -Change layer palette thumbnail sizes -Combine images with text -Use Funky backgrounds -Lens hoods aren't a necessity -Don't treat your DSLR like it's your baby -Prime will make you think more -Always be ready for the shot -P-mode isn't just for beginners -Rely on the Rule of Thirds -The best equipment doesn't help if you're not standing in the right spot -Shoot when you're full of energy -Sometimes it feels great to wake up really early and shoot -Loosen up. Relax. -Investment -Blot your Brushes -Improve Flow Without Losing Color -Washing-up Liquid with Masking Fluid -Using Acrylic Paint as a Glue for Collage -Opaque or Transparent Colors