Valentine’s day is here. And it’s highly commercialized. Here is the alternative approach. I hope you will like it. Actually, I believe that many of you think this way too.
The feeling/emotion of being in love (not loving – being in love, having a “crush” on someone) is the most precious feeling we can experience in our live time, here on earth (I don’t buy the story that everything ends once we seize to breed, that’s why I say “life – here on earth” there are other “modes” of being alive out there.).
Those of you who experienced the feeling of “being in love” will certainly agree with me. It’s close to “madness” but in a good, positive way. It is also the “everything makes sense now” feeling. Also, it is a total absence of worrying or caring about the stuff we worry or care about when our mindset is in “normal” state.
All that matters, in the time of being in love, is to be in the company of someone we’re in love with. As much as possible. That’s all that matters. It doesn’t matter where, when or what you do. It is a fuzzy, warm feeling in the stomach and it feels better than any other drug that human or nature came up with. (Not that I tried all the drugs in the world or something, but once you know what it feels to be in love, you don’t go after drugs, because you know nothing came close to this.)
But, of course, we live in a “consumer” society and we need to spend in order to make the economy grow isn’t it? Well, I don’t “buy” this. We are led to believe that the best way of showing love is to BUY something for them. BUY a present. SPEND money. These are the messages we are all bombarded with and exposed to 24 hours a day (Ok. we still have the time when we sleep to be on our own, but I wouldn’t count that they won’t find I way to get to us there too).
Well, my message is: DON’T BUY anything for the one you love. DON’T! You just can’t buy love. If you could, it would be on the supermarket shelves already and it would probably be heavily discounted today.
Here the approach I prefer. Of course, we want to give something to the ones you love. That’s perfectly normal. Expressing love is perfectly normal, cool and ok. Now, what is the only asset we all have, but are limited with? And I mean ALL of us who experience life here and now on this planet? It’s the time. So, for this valentine’s day, take the time, and MAKE something for the one you love.
I create Photoshop brushes and the best way I can contribute is to give them to you so you use them and make something. Make a Valentine’s card. Make a poem, decorate it with Photoshop brushes and print it out. Make an envelope (here is how ->). Take the time to make it look good. It will make both of you so much more happy then just getting a perfume or some hi-tech gadget from the store.
I know what you’re thinking now “You’re saying don’t buy stuff, buy my brushes.” Wrong! I am offering loads of free Photoshop brushes on GreenBulbGang.Com site.
I also made new Valentine’s day Photoshop brushes for GBG Gold and Platinum members. Of course. GBG Gold and Platinum members liked my work and wanted to have more if it. And I am proud of it. And that is why I wanted to make this ones just for them.
But, again, there are loads of Photoshop brushes on GBG for free as well. So, there is no excuse :)
Yes, and have fun today! Show the ones you how much you are willing to give them – your most precious asset – your time. Not your money. Your time.
And, for my GBG Gold and Platinum members, I prepared a little something exclusive for you this Valentine. This is my way of saying “Thank you!”. So, just log in to your account and download:
Photoshop brushes – Love Messages (6+6)
- 6 brushes in two sizes – Gold and Platinum GBG members
Photoshop brushes – Valentine’s Day Hearts (6+6+6)
6 brushes in three sizes – Platinum GBG members
I wish you all loads of warm and fuzzy feelings in your stomach for this Valentine’s.
xoxoxo
Sil
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And, for you who lost that perfect feeling, here is the tune of the day:
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Gang,
This post is about two things. First, after a long-hard work we can finally announce
GreenBulbGang web site has got a brand new dress!!!
And I hope you will like it!
For those of you who still don’t know, GBG is where I put all my:
- Photoshop brushes
- Vector Art
- Scrapbooking kits
- Backgrounds
- Loads of other free and commercial downloads for graphic designers, photographers, scrapbookers, Photoshop enthusiasts and professionals alike as well as graphic artists!
So, if you feel you could make a use of some of the stuff I just mentioned, just click on any of the links from the list above and become a GBG member!
Now, for the second thing!
2011. February Wallpaper
I made this one using Gold Spiral Photoshop brushes set available on GBG site and it’s available for free download right now and right here! I made 5 different standard screen sizes to make sure you’ll find the dimensions you need.
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February 2011. Wallpaper says:
If I keep a green bough in my heart,
then the singing bird will come.
Chinese proverb
OK. That’s it. I hope you like this freebie, and I hope you will like the new GBG look (not to mention loads new services that we are about to introduce) ->
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For those of you who are impatient and want to skip to 5 free Photoshop brushes sets for immediate download they’re on the bottom of this post. Just scroll over there.
Now, for the rest of you who want to find out a little bit more on what’s going on, read on.
Remeber Linda? 5 days ago I showed you her contribution to our Graphics-Illustrations.Com Summer 2010 competition.
I know, how could you forget such a beautiful Christmas Tree made of Photoshop brushes!?
And guess what??? This is not all. Linda made a whole package design with a little help of Photoshop brushes
Now, let me tell you something … This looks AWESOME!
I will not say a word … see for yourself:
Linda, what can I say?! You are a genius! This looks beatiful!
And now, in a Christmas spirit, here are some free Photoshop brushes available for immediate download. It is Christmas in July after all! (learn about on Wikipedia about Christmas in July ) :)
Click on the brush name to download it and click on PREVIEW to see what it looks like before download.
I made them with love, had lot of fun doing it it and I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do. Feel free to use them in your Commercial projects.
- Grunge Stars Photoshop brushes | PREVIEW |
- Christmas Trees (grungy) Photoshop brushes | PREVIEW |
- Christmas photo masks Photoshop brushes | PREVIEW |
- Grunge Snowflakes Photoshop brushes | PREVIEW |
- Christmas LITE set Photoshop brushes | PREVIEW |
PREMIUM Christmas Photoshop brushes set is also available in my flagship product 800+ Photoshop brushes MEGA set!
Love ya’ all, take care!
xoxoxo
Silvia
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Gang,
As most of you already noticed, July 2009 edition of GBG Newsletter is out. And it is always a big event in our house! Simply because it takes a lot of work. Many hours. Lot of preparations, tests, modifications, adjustments and re-adjustments.
Until, one day, we can say “It’s ready” and send it out. Then we make a toast and a little celebration :) Then we eat loads of ice cream and dance to the music! (Unless my husband decides to play Freddy in the living room :)
And I learned today, again, how you guys recognize that and appreciate it (not the dance, but the quality of the newsletter). Thank you for your messages of support!
Not to mention how thankful I am and happy to receive great feedback from my buyers. Your feedback is so great that I just go and read it when I feel down. It’s warm and uplifting. And that’s what keeps me going.
OK. I got diverted from the subject now.
So, the newsletter is out. I am already receiving great feedback about it. Especially on Facebook and thank you so much for that.
I’m glad to hear you love my latest Peacock feather brushes. As always, they come in highest possible resolution (up to 2500). I draw each feather, manually, spent a lot of time doing it, but it was worth it.
In this latest edition we also bring some new Photoshop tutorials and one background made with a little help from Peacock brushes.
All in all, I’m happy with the way it turned out. I’m even more happy to see that you like it too.
If you are new to the site and were wondering how to get the latest issue of GBG Newsletter it’s enough to become a Green Bulb Gang member ->
So, here is what background looks like (this is thumbnail version).
So, thank you for your attention. Keep on writing, I will write back.
And don’t forget: Always have fun creating!
Hugs,
Silvia
P.S.
Oh, yes! And if you like my work and posts and the site in general, it would be really really great if you could use some of the social bookmarks below and share it on Tweeter, or StumbleUpon, or, Delicious, or … whatever you see fit :)
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Gang,
I worked all night just to make sure I will be on time with these ones. I know, father’s day in U.S.A., Canada and U.K. is in 21st of June, but we all know how tough it is when you do these things in a last moment.
So, today is 9th of June and it is my pleasure, ladies and gentleman, to present you the one and only (we’ll I’m not sure if it is one and only but it is one and only at Graphics-Illustrations.Com for sure), so, where was I? Ah, yes! Let me present you, the one and only:
Fathers’ day Photoshop brushes set (32+32)
For all those of you who were lucky enough to have great dads and want to show how much you appreciate him (you know that you should show it, don’t you) and for those of you who need to design something for the Father’s day (for your business or something) this is a great opportunity!
Gang, this set is completely FREE.
There is no Premium version of this one, there is only this version which is free and it comes with a commercial license! This is my way of saying thank you for your support, for being a GBG member, thank you for being a Graphics Illustrations Facebook Page fan and I just know you will make great graphics, digital scrapbook pages, photo albums, mugs and all kind of great creations with these brushes.
As always, I made sure that they are in High Resolution so that you can make huge printouts if you want. Of course, they are compatible with Photoshop 7.0 up to CS4, with PC and Mac (by the way, I still don’t have Mac but I’m getting there :)
Also, you will see that some of the brushes are complex shapes and some of them are just components, so you can use several brushes to combine them into a completely new shape. Add different brushes different colors and you get a zillion of different combination (ok, maybe not zillion, but killion .. :))
Anyways, here are the links. Enjoy!
[ PREVIEW Father's Day Photoshop Brushes set HERE ]
[ DOWNLOAD ZIP Father's Day Photoshop Brushes set HERE ] Sorry, 5 days subscription free download offer expired. Download is now available after joining GBG. Please read about our free download policy and join our GBG for more free downloads. Thanks!
Of course, I know, one can never have enough of good HiRes Photoshop brushes, so when you are looking for more don’t forget to visit my little shop and my 800+ Photoshop brushes MEGA SET page!
Love you all,
Silvia
P.S.
If you saw my 800+ Photoshop brushes MEGA SET page, but are still not sure, visit this page ->
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Gang,
So many of you asked me about the download links from previous GBG eZines. So, I guess, this May/June edition will answer your questions.
This issue includes download links from previous issues.
Also, for those of you who are still considering becoming Graphics-Illustrations Facebook fans, here is what we prepared for you:
And this …
So, as I said before, May/June 2009 GBG eZine is out, this one contains download links from previous issues, a total of 12 FREE commercial use Photoshop brushes sets AND one brand new set.
That’s because I just need to give you something new in each issue of GBG eZine.
The new one is called Anniversaries!
It is totally free and comes with commercial use license too.
One last thing that comes in the latest edition of GBG eZine is one background. I called it Floral Green.
So, that’s all for today folks! I hope you will like it.
Have fun creating and don’t forget to give a hug to the first person you see. Tell ‘em I kindly asked you to do so, so you just had to :)
Love ya’ all!
Silvia
P.S.
And don’t forget to take a peek at my little Photoshop brushes shop!
In this shop you will find stuff that will:
1. make your design endeavors much much easier
2. guarantee fun while working in Photoshop (or GIMP or Paint Shop Pro :)) !
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I have received so many support through your emails and comments that I just can’t thank you enough! So I dedicated this post to Vivayne.
Vivayne sent me an email accompanied with some of scrapbook goodies she created with my Photoshop brushes. Anyway, here are the links, right down below you can see some of her work which I think is awesome!
- Download Vivayne Word Art here -
Thank you Vivayne for sharing your scrapbook goodies (word art and journal cards) and keep it coming! :)
- Download Vivayne Journal Card here -
Photoshop Brushes used:
Hearts set (32), free LITE edition available after joining GBG
Retro Swirls set (18), free LITE edition was available in Summer GBG Newsletter only (will be re-issued in last 2008. Newsletter with other Newsletter only Photoshop brushes)
Love,
Silvia
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Tadaaaa! A new brush set is born!
Had some issues on naming it… that was difficult. I knew I wanted the name to contain the word “light” but what light? Sparkling light? Dancing light … not bad but … not exactly what I was looking for.
And then it occurred to me: Lightworks! Sounds familiar, as if I heard that word somewhere … but it doesn’t matter. Now the name of the newborn brush is: Lightworks!
Here is one sample on what can be done with it:
- You can preview here LITE Lightworks PS brushes set and DOWNLOAD it right here (subscription-free next 5 days, as usually – over!)
- Or you can get the real thing, THE ULTIMATE Lightworks brushes set – 61 brushes! Yes! Sixty-one high quality (up to 2000px) Lightworks brushes for just $9.99
- And here is a little tutorial which will show you how to use them
PS: here’s another “Lightworks” graphic sample!
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Photoshop 7.0 Brushes, as we know, are compatible with all succeeding Photoshop versions.
I took me while to convert them all but it’s done now and you’re welcome to download them! (After the subscription to my Newsletter – where I only write about cool stuff, of course)
Last year, in summer, I started creating Photoshop brushes using Photoshop CS2, then I upgraded to Photoshop CS3 and didn’t even dreamed about how many of you would like (and love :)) to have my brushes… No, really.
After a few months, I received many questions about Photoshop 7.0 compatibility (I received one question for 6.0 version, but hey – that was a little bit too much for me). Somewhere, somehow I found in my old Photoshop 5.0 box, but then, this version had a serious brush size limitation, so I decided to go with Photoshop 7.0 as it allowed 2500px brush size.
All PS brushes are compatible with Photoshop Elements 6.0 too! Darijan tested it and it works fine!
Now, I’m happy to announce that my brushes will be added to “Digital Arts” June and July issue, and “Macworld” June issue! I didn’t expected such a great exposure and I’m overjoyed!
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