The Pen and Inkpot

In the final instalment of the "Introduction to Photoshop", I will be going through the basics of photo editing. There is so much that can be done when editing photos on Photoshop and I have listed here just the beginning to get you started. DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert and all shortcuts and tips are relevant for mac computers with Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 After opening a photo in photoshop (file, open), you can use the adjustments on in the sidebar on the right to adjust your image. Hover over each icon to see what they are.  IMPORTANT: Each adjustment is a separate layer. This means that you can delete, hide and change each adjustment individually. When you have made an adjustment, by clicking on the white square on that adjustment layer (called the layer mask) and selecting the brush tool, you are able to draw with black over parts of the image which you don't want to be affected by that adjustment. Select the wrong part? Just go over it in wh...

I recently took another excursion into the CBD and went on a hunt for any bookshops which I had not yet discovered. I found many and now I will share with you those which I visited and a brief description of what to expect if you were to visit them yourself. The Little Library  Amongst the fancy shops inside Melbourne Central Station can be found a little nook for bookworms like you and me. A bookshelf filled with a variety of novels is there for anyone to bring in one of their old books and swap it for something different. Super cute with little benches perfect to sit and have a read if you happen to be there waiting for a train. Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookshop If you are into old books, then this one is for you. Several rooms are lined with antique books of all shapes, sizes, types and ages. Even if you are not a collector of old books, it is fascinating to browse the extensive selection of books on topics ranging from Norwegian dancing to nose surgery. T...

In order to do anything with Photoshop, you need to know the basic tools and how to use them. In this post I will share with you, what tools I use the most and shortcuts which make them easier to use. Along the left side of the screen is a row of tiny icons part of what is known as the toolbar. There are many things here and I still don't know what a lot of them are, but I will run you through the basics. DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert and all shortcuts and tips are relevant for mac computers with Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 The move tool  looks like four arrows pointing in different directions. It is used to move elements around in your work. This is where making new layers is so important. When you move something, the whole layer moves with it. So if you want to be able to move a rectangle by itself without moving the rest of your project, then I would recommend putting it on a new layer. To quickly access this tool, press " V ". ("v" like in "m...

I have never read a novel with such a bizarre name. I was drawn to it partially due to the title, but also because of the format it takes, with the entire story being told through a large collection of letters addressed to and written by a set of extremely interesting characters. All this made up for the promise of a quirky novel which I simply couldn't resist.  Juliet is a successful journalist, well known across London for her witty newspaper columns written during the dark days of the war. Now that the war is over and the world is trying to forget the previous years of hardship, Juliet is left with nothing to write. Hope is not lost when Juliet receives a letter from Dawsey, a man who found one of her books on the island of Guernsey. This sparks a unique correspondence between Juliet and various members of his literary society. Turning to them for her writing inspiration, Juliet finds herself with a fascinating story to tell. This novel displays a concept which I ...