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Create An Exciting 3D Composition Using Xara 3D and Photoshop

loswl — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:00:36 PST

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an exciting 3D composition using Xara 3D and Photoshop. We will use Photoshop to create an exciting golden background, then integrate the 3D type from Xara 3D into the composition. you will also learn some simple technique to texture the type. Last time we learned [...]

Christian Twitter Backgrounds

Godserv — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:49 PST

There is no shortage of Twitter Backgrounds and websites out there that offer them for free, however, there is a definite shortage of Christian Twitter Backgrounds. Here are some that we designed that will fill the void for you. Feel free to download, use and share them with a friend. We have a commission to [...]

INSPIKS Flickr Group Showcase #1

INSPIKS — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:29:47 PST

This showcase features some of the best images in the INSPIKS Flickr Group. This group is an extension of our website and allows everyone to post their Graphic Creations and Photographs that gives honor and praise to God and inspiration and insight to others. As you view these photos our prayer is that [...]

Amazing Christian Videos by Bjorn Amundsen

loswl — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:40 PST

This month we are featuring the work of Bjorn Amundsen, a Christian Visual Effects (VFX) artist from Vimeo. Bjorn Amundsen’s VFX work is truly amazing, especially his narrative Typography Design. We are impressed with the quality of his productions, which communicates the message of The Gospel in a way that grabs your [...]

Embracing Your Difference in Christ

Fadi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:18 PST

This red leaf was on the wall of the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library at the University of Toronto. It was one of many leafs on a long stem running horizontally on the wall. I would say the stem run for more than 5 meters, and since I had my mini tripod with me, I [...]

How to Create A Realistic 3D Typography in Photoshop

loswl — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:13:48 PST

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a really smooth looking 3D text in any version of Photoshop. This tutorial will create the illusion of 3D without the use of any 3D programs, we will only use the raw power of Photoshop. Not only will we create it. you will also learn some [...]

I’ve Always Loved You

Fadi — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:14:44 PST

In 2006, I was walking to work around 7 AM and my heart was very heavy burdened to the degree where it felt as if I was dragging my feet. I asked God why He was allowing that heartache to continue, I needed to understand! What He said caught me by surprise, He said, “I’ve [...]

Creation Tidbits – The Macaws

loswl — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:39 PST

Macaws are the largest and the brightest in the parrot family. They are easy to recognize, because they are big colorful birds. Macaws live in the tropical parts of South, Central America. The biggest macaw’s wingspan is around four feet, the smallest macaws wingspan is fifteen inches. Most species are associated with forest, [...]

Recapturing Art And Design in The Church

loswl — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:30:29 PST

Church and art today are scarcely on speaking terms. Yet Christianity was once a great patron of all the arts, and artists in turn enriched the faith. Since art is an outpouring of what lies in the heart, it often reflects the heartbeat of our society, whether it be in Film, Dance, Graphic [...]

Create A Cool Typography Effect in Photoshop

loswl — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:13:22 PST

In this tutorial, we’re going to use Photoshop CS3 or Photoshop CS4 to create some really cool-looking effects to decorate our Typography. We will be using a combination of layer styles, color blending, lens flare and images. The end effect is quite stunning and hopefully you’ll pick up some tips you didn’t [...]

Blind Faith

Fadi — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:04 PST

Before I became a Christian I used to hate the phrase “blind faith” as it represented ignorance to me. And I believed that’s what Christians wanted me to have in order to become a Christian like them. As a new believer I still hated that phrase because I believed that I became [...]

Creation Tidbits – The Giraffe

loswl — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:05 PST

The giraffe is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species that exist today, and the largest ruminant. Males can be 16 to 18 feet tall and weigh up to 3,800 pounds. The record-sized bull, shot in Kenya in 1934 was 19.2 ft tall and weighed approximately 4,400 lb. Females [...]

Interview-David Choate

loswl — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:15 PST

David Choate is an extraordinary designer who works as Communication and Design Pastor for Table Rock Fellowship Church. David is one of the best designers working in the Church Marketing industry, he is recognized for his unconventional style, his great use of Typography and clean layouts. In this interview we discuss David’s love [...]

Remembering The Least of These At Christmas

Fadi — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:45 PST

Have you ever read those statistics or articles about how for many people, the holiday seasons are the most depressing? Well, it is true. I am one of those people who feel lonely in the holidays. Christmas has always been the most depressing season for me, mainly because my birthday is around Christmas and I [...]