This is My Victory

June 28, 2011  |  Uncategorized  |  No Comments

Though clearly not preferred, I take joy in moments of disappointment and heartbreak, because when steadfastness and peace remain in the face of utter loss, I know that all along the way my hope was in the Lord and not in the material, evidential fulfillment of that which was sought.

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Photoshop Tip: Resizing Canvas Windows

June 16, 2011  |  Design, How To  |  No Comments

I thought I'd share this tip since I've been to the brink of frustration and back trying to fix it in the past. If you're like me, you like the windows containing your canvas no larger than its bounds. In other words, the left image is freakin' annoying and the

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Creating Inset Text and Objects

June 6, 2011  |  Design, How To  |  No Comments

I want to give a really brief overview of some Photoshop effects you can employ to create subtle, yet beautiful text and objects that look inset or engraved into any background you're working on. First, whatever is sitting on the background that you want to be inset needs to be a

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“Open” Mindedness

May 19, 2011  |  Uncategorized  |  No Comments

Regarding open mindedness as superior is close-minded. Either you're truly open to all ideas/beliefs or you're just the other side of extreme.

Free PSD: Red & Yellow Ribbons

May 9, 2011  |  Uncategorized  |  No Comments

Over the weekend - purely for fun - I created some textured and stitched ribbons using Photoshop. You can download the PSD for free over at »DesignMoo Enjoy :)

I’d Rather be Surpassed than Replicated

April 21, 2011  |  Uncategorized  |  2 Comments

In about one month, a graphic design intern will grace the Vin56 offices and be seated opposite me at my desk. Lauren Wulff has taken a first step in the pursuit of professional design by way of a bachelor’s degree from Dallas Baptist University. Out of the many firms in

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Me, My Pencil and My Moleskine

April 10, 2011  |  Uncategorized  |  No Comments

I want to give you a glimpse into the process I employed in the design of my last logo. It was the first time I actually applied some analog conceptualization before I even laid eyes on Illustrator. As I've studied the processes of other great designers and have read books

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The Human and Spirit Dichotomy

March 18, 2011  |  Uncategorized  |  No Comments

As humans, we have a tendency to form habits, whether consciously or subconsciously, significant or insignificant. It's our way of ensuring control for the present and confidence of control for the future. This pattern-forming instinct greatly influences the way we deal with problems. Once we've discovered a solution to a problem,

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The Mutinous Pact

The Mutinous Pact

January 21, 2011  |  Poetry  |  No Comments

When the world's a'slumber I stir to wake Seeking solace in Your quiet state When the world's a'bustle I flee from hallow Seeking life alone In realms so fallow Relief alights And I chain myself Grace abounds I deny Thyself Why the rebellion This polarizing act? Why the pull Toward this mutinous pact? My flesh is ravenous With cravings so filthy Though I'd reject the deed Have mercy upon

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An Opus Called Rain

An Opus Called Rain

October 15, 2010  |  Poetry  |  No Comments

A majestic melody of waters resound Who arranged such sweet refrain? Notes with rich timbre and variant tones A polyphony of elements sustain Plipping - plopping - dripping - dropping With intent like music in staves Each bead full of brilliance, splendor and beauty Composing an opus called Rain Far beyond scores this masterpiece dwells For the soul it

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