To rid yourself of the STUPID popups, please use the Framed version of Graphic Expressions by clicking here... I think I may have solved that problem altogether now, but cannot be totally sure, so you have the option of using either the framed version or the regular version. I am still working on it and redesigning the layout of the site, so please bear with me.
If
you are new to creating graphics, you will definitely benefit from this
class. If you would just like to learn some new techniques, be our
guest and join in! If you just want to explore the possibilities of
using a new graphic program, then come on in! These classes, discussions,
and tutorials are open to anyone wishing to take on a new challenge.
The
above Graphic Expressions logo and side border were created using Blade Pro.
These will also be covered in upcoming tutorials.
Common
abbreviations used in these tutorials are:
-
PSP5 = paint shop pro 5
-
BP = blade pro
Our
First Tutorial will be creating a wooden background. The second in
the series will be Mouse Overs (when you run your mouse over an image and
it flips or displays another image but reverts back to the first when the
mouse is taken away). Our third will be creating simple Tube files
for PSP5 (a graphic running stamp used in PSP that allows the user to save
an image or series of images to be used in other graphics the user creates
on the fly).
All
images you will be using are supplied with each tutorial and are free of
copyrights. Other needed materials will be your programs which will
be: Paint Shop Pro 5 and Blade Pro. If you do not have either
of the above, please download a trial version of either. The URLs are
listed below. If you have a previous version of either, please upgrade
for free now at the below listed URLs.

Lets
take a look at some basic info you should know and familiarize
yourself with your menus and symbols. Click on the Go Computer Symbol
to your left.

Once
you have done this above and know what you are working with, dive into tutorial
number one. Creating this wood background with a Shadow.
Click on the Go Computer Symbol to your left.

Tutorial
number two is a quick mouseover tutorial. It is
just a basic script and will be covered more in depth as time goes on.

OK,
tutorial number three deals with making a simple easy
tube. I used regular windows icons for this one. Click
on the Go Computer Symbol to your left.

Alright,
have you Downloaded Blade Pro yet? Yes??? Good, this
tutorial is an easy construction tutorial of the Graphic
Expressions image above. Click on the Go Computer Symbol to
your left.

Cool
Beans, let's create some really easy push buttons. This
tutorial will take you through a very simple tutorial to let your mind
expand and get rid of those ugly text links and boring box links. Click
on the Go Computer Symbol to your left.

Click
on our Students at left to take a look at our Pupils.

Create
interesting and unique gems with this tutorial. What? Not
sure if you can? Give it a try. This tutorial is simple and thought
provoking. If you follow this tutorial to the Tee, you should come
out with gems that look as real as your birthstone. You can also
try a twist or two and create some very unique styles too.

See
the image in the uper right hand corner? Learn how to creat it here!
This is the famous "Branding Script" that I have
been talking about!

Rainbow Text... You asked for it, you got
it! Learn how to create that oh so cool Rainbow text you see everywhere.
Trust me, it is MUCH EASIER than you think!!

Learn how to create those way cool menu rollovers with just a couple clicks, a little tapping on the keyboard, and a program that works for you. Click the Go Computer symbol to your left to go there.

Before you dive into the tutorial above or below, you need to download this file which contains the program and tutorial images you will be working with. Click the Go Computer symbol to your left to download the tutorial.

Learn how to use the Dicer program here with step-by-step instructions. Click the Go Computer symbol to your left to go there.

As requested, learn how to create a few simple glass balls using Blade Pro here with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Click the Go Computer symbol to your left to go there.

Another request, learn how to create great looking cutout text using PSP here. Click the Go Computer symbol to your left to go there.

Marbled Frames (wooden too!) Alot of you asked me how to do these, so this should explain it all! Also included are a couple of bonus files with documentation on how to install new texture files into your PSP Papers directory, and some of my free plugin filters for use in either PSP or Adobe Photoshop!
If
you were one of the first to visit the site, you may have noticed
that Queen Ditz struck again. I promised the URLs for the above programs
would be listed here, and duh, I spaced them out, so without further
ado, here they are:
Blade Pro
Shareware Cost: $25.00
Features: Ability to make custom
Presets (filters) and save them for
future use. Create awesome
graphics not reproducible with
any other program. One of the
most versatile programs
Trial Period: 15 days |
Jasc's Paint Shop Pro 5
Shareware Cost: $60.00 last time I knew.
Features: Complete layer support, Picture
Tubes, CMYK separations, pressure-
sensitive tablet support, includes flexible
painting and retouching brushes, adjustable
cropping and selection tools, image
enhancements, and more.
Trial Period: 60 day last time I checked |