Graphic Preferences

MGDesigns

I was sorting through consoles and software earlier and I found an old manual for Deluxe Paint II that I had for an Amiga 500. Anyway it got me to thinking back to my routs of when I started using computers to create art/designs and what different programs I have used along the way.

I have used Paint Shop Pro since version 5 till the most recent PSP X and this was my preference until earlier this year when I was given Photoshop CS 2 as a present. I now only open PSP to convert from .psp* to .psd. I mostly used these programs for creating flyers for my scooter club and signature tags. I've also started using Bryce, Poser and Vue recently.

In the time between Deluxe Paint II and Photoshop CS 2 I have used:-

Deluxe Paint III
Paint Shop Pro 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and X
Photoshop 7
Photo Impact 7
Fireworks 4
Xara 3D
Freehand (can't remember version).

I'm interested in finding out where everyone started out with graphic creating, programs you've all used and what they're primarily used for etc and show off some of your work???

This is some of the work I've done
Tags: http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b230/modgirldesigns/madebymodgirl/
Art: http://gallery.modgirldesigns.net
Layouts designed in PS can be seen here, here and here. Unfortunately the coding I threw together in a hurry and isn't compatible with all browsers.


Looking forward to reading everyone's preferences possibly seeing creations?


Moddy

DeluxeNames

MGDesigns, not to get off topic but I'm ready to buy Xara and wondered if you can give your opinion on how it does for logos (my intended purpose). Can a graphic newbie learn to use it pretty quickly? If not, what is your favorite software for making logos quickly?

MGDesigns

Bryant sorry mate, I haven't used Xara 3D for about 3-4 years cause I couldn't get the hang of applying what I wanted

I never actually rush graphics, before I started using Bryce & Poser I'd use art/graphics supplied with permission or under license from artists and take into PSP or PS. Fiddle about and see what I end up with

DeluxeNames

No worries. I will probably just buy Xara it and try it out because if it works good it will be worth it to me.

You said something interesting on one of your posts. At one point Graphic desin had become boring and dry for a little while. I know that feeling because jobs I do become the same way sometimes.

Not to take this thread offtrack again (please feel free to answer her real questions and ignore my musings) but when it became boring, what helped you to make it fresh and fun again?

MGDesigns

New toys LOL

Whether it was software, plugins, artwork or addons like masks etc I also have a really good friend/muse that inspires me on a daily basis

DeluxeNames

MGDesigns wrote:

New toys LOL
Whether it was software, plugins, artwork or addons like masks etc I also have a really good friend/muse that inspires me on a daily basis

Good friends like that help a lot, you are lucky indeed to have them

MGDesigns

Yep sure am

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