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sad

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:28 GMT

It has not been a good summer in the x-files world. I can count the number of scenes I liked from the movie on one hand...namely, 3 fingers. I just read about DD going to rehab for a sex-addiction. I don't know why, maybe I'm being a little judgmental, but that disturbs me on so many levels. I actually skipped over Trust the Man this afternoon because the character is essentially a sex-addict as well. I hope he recovers and has a successful run in rehab. I wish him and his family the best of luck...I don't think he should have gone public with it. I don't think anyone would have really found out, at least not until he got out. After I saw the movie, I refrained from going on any x-files websites just because I was so disappointed and afraid of the back-lash. Anyway, I did not make good on my promise to deliver icons on a regular basis, and, at this point, I really don't feel like icon-ing the x-files. Like I said...sad.

I'll probably post up the ones I already have soon...and maybe venture into a new fandom :)
That said, I will always be a phile at heart. It's just that sometimes, we need to learn how to let go. I think its time to let the characters rest in peace, Chris Carter.

-peace out

Making a Humble Return

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:37:32 GMT

I've been away for too long. I finally have photoshop up and running, after a prolonged absence...
I'm working on some icons, they should be up soon. I promise to update more frequently although it will be exceptionally hard to do with the LSAT fast approaching :/

Anyway, please check back within the week, there WILL be some fantastic come-back icons waiting for you

Tutorial Time

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:27:41 GMT

A tutorial for my friend nodazzle

Going from this to

I tried my best to recover the psd but to no avail. In turn, I attempted to recreate it with relative success...anyway, here it is:

step 1 I always like to start out with a blank 100x100 layer set to "transparent" because it allows for more flexibility as far as the scale goes but you can prep your image however you like. I chose an x-files screencap and used the "place" application to paste it onto the background.

step 2 duplicate your base 3 times, setting the top one to screen 9% (this image didn't require too much brightening so i left the screen layer at a low percentage, for a darker image it may be necessary to have more than one screen layer)

step 3 set your middle layer to normal 7% and desaturate it ( you may need to raterize the layer first, in that case go to layer-raterize-layer)

step 4 create a selective coloring layer (layer-new adjustment layer-selective coloring), set to normal 100%

REDS
cyan: 100%
magenta: 0%
yellow: 100%
black: 0%

YELLOWS
cyan: -100%
magenta: 0%
yellow: 100%
black: 0%

NEUTRALS
cyan: -19%
magenta: 0%
yellow: 18%
black: 0%

step 5 create a new layer and fill it with #441b1b, set to exclusion 71%

step 6 create a new layer and fill it with #9b4f05, set to softlight 28%

step 7 i made the follow texture from an image used by chaoticfae , set to soft light 23%

step 8 use a soft brush eraser-opacity 70% to erase whatever parts are too dark (the floor in this case)

step 9 create a new layer and fill it with #c1d0a7, set to multiply 37%

Other icons made using similar technique:

Please comment with any questions :) Also, I would love to see what you come up with!

way back into love

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:35:20 GMT

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I have wayy more icons on the way :) Took a brief hiatus there...but I'm back and full of holiday cheer, so...here you go:


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shine together

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:58:43 GMT

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textures: lovelamp

Sorry about the gap in between posts, I've been really busy as of late. I promise to update more frequently if you promise to visit once in a while. Also don't be scared to friend me, I won't bite ;)


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off day

Thu, 03 May 2007 05:57:04 GMT

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brushes: ewanism
textures: lovelamp

x-files, ga, dd:

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other stuff:

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AHHH I hate to say it, but I am really unhappy with these icons.

overdue

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 06:57:59 GMT

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trust the man caps by unafraid_textures by lovelampbrushes by ewanism


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brighter than sunshine

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 03:38:51 GMT

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Black and White Lovin'

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 18:20:05 GMT

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dia de enero

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:42:48 GMT

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my first post

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 03:15:32 GMT

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