I had so much fun working on my Navy Friday picture today because I downloaded some fun Photoshop actions from Pioneer Woman. I'm a self taught Photoshop-er and my skills are mediocre at best, but I'm slowly coming up to speed. Pioneer Woman is a great resource for people like myself who need a little inspiration and a lot of coaching. Here are the results:
Here is Navy, the straight out of the camera (SOOC).
And here he is enhanced with the "Boost" and "Quick edge burn" actions.
This is my favorite, Navy "Vintage" style with a little help from Pioneer Woman.
I've been working on a design project this morning and it got me thinking about fonts. It is amazing how much feeling a single font can emulate. There are:
Anderson Four Feather Falls
Phoenix Sans
Wilhelm Klinspor Gotisch Df
Taglettes
And everything in between. I literally have hundreds of fonts but sometimes I still can't find the one I need. I've been hitting up DaFont (the go to website for hundreds of free downloadable fonts arranged by category, found via Jordan Ferney) a lot today and I'm just awed by the endless possibilities.
But then I got to thinking how hand lettering is now a lost art form. As a calligrapher, I feel fortunate because I get to experience the process of writing instead of just tapping keys on a keyboard. Luckily there are still some people who still cherish it as an art form and continue the wonderful tradition. Like Pierre Tardif (found via oatmeal and cinnamon):
It is fascinating to watch and I have so much appreciation for the skill involved. If you have time, check out his other you tube videos, you'll be mesmerized by the process.
I have some exciting news to share today. Navy Bean now has an Etsy Shop! Here I will be selling my calligraphy services and unique custom stationery and favors. Please check back often as I will be launching new products regularly. I am thrilled to finally have my shop up and running... this has been a year-long dream of mine. If you know anyone that is getting married, please pass along my blog and etsy shop info!
Hope you all had a nice 4th of July weekend. We had a blast as always in Newburyport, MA. We even got to hit up the beach at Plum Island. Fun in the sun!
PS... In all the weekend excitement I forgot to post the winners of the Ornaments. Since I only got three comments, you all won! Congrats Allison, Theresa and Erin! Keep an eye out in the mail and thanks for commenting.
This is my favorite, Navy "Vintage" style with a little help from Pioneer Woman.
