I’m lovin’ the paper necklaces that my friend Andreea and I made on our art date last week. The concept is as simple as can be (though it requires some patience) and the resulting jewelry is stunningly elegant, lean-in-for-a-closer-look, touchable and oh so fun! We were inspired by a project by Jason Thompson in his book, “Playing with Books: The …
Tutorial: Installing PhotoShop Brushes
One of the most powerful tools in PhotoShop for artists is the ability to install and use custom brushes. Here is a handy tutorial that walks you through the process: STEP 1: Locate brushes.There are many great places to find PhotoShop brushes including a Google Search or one of my favorite resources: Deviant Art. Tip: Pay attention to the licensing …
Found Poetry Self-Portrait
My Found Poetry self-portrait is published in the current Jan/Feb ’13 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine! To create this mixed-media self-portrait I rescued a severely damaged and abandoned book and upcycled it into fine artwork, selecting a word here and there and piecing them into unique, original poems and stories. Here are a few samples (but not all) of …
Video Tutorial: Windows Live Movie Maker for artists – Showcase your artwork!
The following step-by-step video tutorial is designed for artists who want to create a video slideshow of their artwork, complete with music soundtrack. You can then share your video on YouTube, your blog, or social media sites like Facebook, Google Plus and more. The (free) software used in this video is Windows Live Movie Maker. This tutorial is a companion …
Serendipity, my good friend…
Never under-estimate the magic of Serendipity… Music in My Soul, © 2012 by Nikki Smith; All Rights Reserved. Fine Art Prints Available. Thinking back, I recall a party that I almost didn’t attend back in 1997 because I was feeling rotten. I went anyway, to please an ex-boyfriend. If I hadn’t gone to that party, I wouldn’t have had a …