Help a new graphics guy improve his skills..

by e-mail2u

Posted: 16 years ago 21 replies

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Hi All,

Like the thread title suggests i am indeed a new graphics guy. Problem is i seem to do my best work for others. This will also help me build my portfolio up. So if any of you guys or lasses would like a FREE e-book, header, footer,membership or buy now graphics either pm me with the details or post below.

To me this will be a good training exercise in developing my skills as i don't use photoshop. Downloaded the trial version but it wont install on my vista PC. So i am building them on a template then applying the effects by hand.

Practice makes perfect...

Here is an example of just where my level is now..

This is an example of a design i developed with the help of fellow warriors in another thread. This work will be done for free but donations are welcome if you should choose after delivery. I have a buy me a beer/coffee link in my sig.

Either pm me or leave details below on what you would like me to "attempt" to do. Colors, niche titles and any thing else you can think of that will aid me. If you have a site a site link so i can gain some inspiration from there.

Thanks to all in advance..
Geoff

#graphics #guy #improve #skills

Tracy Yates

16 years ago

Geoff,

I really like your ecover design. It's fresh and I haven't seen it before, so that's a plus in your corner already.

I was watching your progress in the other thread with this particular design and like where it went. Plus, once you gain more designing experience, you'll grow your skills immensely.

While I don't need any design work done for myself at the moment, it's very generous of you to offer your developing skills to other Warriors

I'm sure you'll get lots of responses both as thread posts and PM's for your services.

Tracy
P.S. - Thanks for the "thumbs up" on my products in the other thread. I appreciate that Geoff

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e-mail2u

16 years ago

Not a problem Tracy, good work deserves to be mentioned..

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Dan Klatt

16 years ago

Hi Geoff,

Your design really stands out, and I think it could be a good selling point, because it catches people's attention.

I sent you a PM - I would love an e-cover for a new site, and I appreciate your offer.

Warmly,
Dan

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e-mail2u

16 years ago

Thanks Dan,

I have done some designs and will work on some more..

here is the link to the second graphic.

http://graphics.e-mail2u.net/war/c2.jpg

Let me know what you think...

Geoff

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nursehoney

16 years ago

I love the open book design! Will send a PM!

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testaccount1234567

16 years ago

I like the open book design and the reflection. It's good stuff

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LivingCovers

16 years ago

This is rather different from the ones i've seen Geoff, but isn't there a way
you could hasten it's delivery since it's a service? Since you have to design it from the scratch, won't it take much of your time?
It's cool what you're doin'.
Olatunde.

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Wan Muslim

16 years ago

Originally Posted by LivingCovers

yeah agreed, that's why we use Photoshop Action scripts. But it's rather cool to try make your own scripts, you will learn alot.

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e-mail2u 16 years ago

Photoshop CS3 does not work on vista, well not on mine anyways. downloaded the trail but it will not install.

Also tried CS3 on a computer at work, did not really appeal to me. Guess that's the Aspbergers in me don't like change....
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- Glenn Newsome 16 years ago
  
  Geoff,
  Ok, let us see how you do with a header design. I could use one for an upcoming site. The site will be TylerLive.com It will be for a local city site ( Tyler, Texas ). I am thinking of using a social site (Myspace type script). A local directory type site with some kick in it.
  I am going to use it in conjunction with my offline business model.
  I am not going to suggest any colors or pics. The only clue for you is the city itself.
  Not trying to make it hard etc. But I like to see what folks come up with on their own.
  
  No big rush, as I only have domain at this time. Will be working on the site soon.
  I think the size required for the script is 777x100. But will work with what you use.
  Glenn
  
  P.S. noticed you talking about photoshop but could not download it or another program----have you tried Gimp? I saw open office writer was mentioned by Tracy Yates. May have to get her to explain that one to me--didn't know you could use writer for that--I was thinking open office draw etc.
  Of course, I am not a graphics person. For easy stuff I use GFX writer from warrior Big Mike--thanks for that one Big Mike.
  
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  e-mail2u 16 years ago
  
  Love a challenge, and yes i do use Gimp, once mastered it gives photoshop competition..
  
  Glen i will do my research, getting a lot of responses to this and my skills are going to improve as i try new things with each design...
  
  Thanks All,
  Geoff
  
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  Najat Engineer 16 years ago
  
  I loved the ecover you did for Nursehoney
  
  keep up the hard work
  
  Najat
  
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  Andy Money 16 years ago
  
  Get new fonts at dafont.com, use more texture, better color schemes (this skill seems to get better with time), maybe more detail over all. It's a great start though but if you really got good you could charge big bucks for this kinda work.
  
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  Aurora9 16 years ago
  
  Hi Geoff,
  
  Have to say--I haven't seen this kind of design before--Looks really cool!
  
  Am really looking forward to seeing how good you get at it all--Reallly great work
  
  Lakshmi
  
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  semmyw 16 years ago
  
  Hi Geoff, why don't you create web 2.0 ecover style? I like your design but you must change little bit
  
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  e-mail2u 16 years ago
  
  Thanks all for the good words of encouragement,
  
  Semmyw I am currently working on a more flashy version more web 2.0 but still in development, will post it here when complete.
  
  geoff
  
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  Kerry Finch 16 years ago
  
  Geoff,
  The open book format is really different, well done.
  From a new e-book publisher to a new graphics person - a PM is on its way.
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  Kerry Finch 16 years ago
  
  Geoff,
  Can I say how very happy I am with the freebie eBook cover, and the extras for the website that you put together keeping the theme. The extras, special research for icons and patience with my changes will help towards the top secret eBook launch in a week or so.
  
  Thanks again,
  
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logocheckout

16 years ago

Originally Posted by e-mail2u

I really like your work. Keep up the good work.

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e-mail2u 16 years ago

Nursehoney,

Just finished you e-book cover you can view it using the link below...

http://graphics.e-mail2u.net/war/honey/cover.jpg

It's amazing already i can already see a difference and time once i have created the flat images i can put a book together in about 10-20 mins or less. I do have a background template, the curves points are saved so this helps me immensely.

Hope it what you were expecting, keep the request coming...

Thanks to all,
Geoff
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- nursehoney 16 years ago
  
  Great job, Geoff! I'm very pleased with my cover! Thank you so much...you'll do well, I feel sure!
  
  Honey
  
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