Photoshop's Effect on Me

Jason and I have been watching a lot of movies lately thanks to our somewhat new Netflix subscription.  At the beginning of every movie, the same notification comes up and every time I think the same thing - 'Craquelure'.  Say what? 

To every graphic designer or Photoshop connoisseur, it is a very recognizable Photoshop effect.  It is used in the backgrouund of the FBI Anti-Piracy Warning.  Below is my fairly quick attempt to reconstruct this background.

FBI Anti-Piracy Warning

My attempt to recreate the background.

Now you may actually pay attention when this warning comes up, although probably not for the right reason.

Snow, Snow, Snow

View from my home office this afternoon.

Nittany loves the snow...

...but, she could do without the ear-raising wind.

Article: What Highly-Successful Small Business Owners Are Doing that You Can Do Too

What Highly-Successful Small Business Owners Are Doing that You Can Do Too

I received this article that seems applicable to most industries through my weekly email from Biznik.com. As an entrepeneur, I am always looking for suggestions on successful marketing tactics that keep me on my toes and up-to-date with today's technology and resources.

Why I need to take frequent breaks away from my computer during my work day...

I found this video and just had to share it. This is really what it takes to get some layouts just right. Phew!

And, you wonder what I do all day?

(This video shows a magazine article being designed in Adobe InDesign.)