Creative Monsoon

Logo choice

On - Thursday, 26 June 2008

Four options for a logo, what does everyone think? Which one do you prefer?

Use the poll on the right to vote. Thanks

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photography

Cross-processed in Italy

On - Monday, 23 June 2008

Cross-processed La Creperie in Italy

Cross-process effect:

• make a new adjustment layer, levels. Set the red channel to 22 0.32 213

• green channel 36 1.45 231

• blue channel 0 0.62 234

• duplicate the background layer and drag it to the top of the stack. Go to adjustment hue/saturation

set saturation to +60

• set blending mode to hard light. open new adjustment layer photo fliter. choose cyan set intensity to 89% and uncheck preserve luminosity

• set blending mode for this photo filter layer to colour. Click on the layer mask and fill with black.

• choose a white brush opacity 50% paint over areas to reveal a stronger cyan cast, then flattern image

• finally choose the sponge tool flow 50% and go over any red and yellow areas to intensify them

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Italy trip June 2008

On - Monday, 23 June 2008

Part 1 Sicily:

Yes we go all the way to Italy and photograph doors and windows, but no one does doors and windows quite like the Italians:

Three things stand out from the trip: Lemons, Gelati and Bougainvillea

Limoncello

is a lemon liqueur produced mainly in southern Italy. It is made from lemon rind, alcohol, water and sugar, but no actual lemon juice.

15 lemons (choose thick-skinned lemons that are easier to zest)

2 bottles (750ml) 100 proof vodka

4 cups suagr

5 cups water

• Wash the lemons and carefully zest making sure not to get the white part underneath the rind as its too bitter and will spoil the lemoncello

• In a large glass jar add one bottle of vodka and add the lemon zest, cover and let it sit at room temperature for up to 40 days in a cool dark place

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water, cook until thickened 5-7mins. Let it cool and add to limoncello mixture. Add the additional vodka and rest for another 40 days.

• Strain and bottle, discarding the lemon zest. Keep in the freezer until ready to

serve.

Taormina

Located on a terrace of Monte Taurowith view to Mt Etna, Taormina is full of antique and craft shops, delis and designer boutiques.

Syracuse

The cathedral in Syracuse was originally a Greek temple. Inside you can see the huge 5th century BC Doric columns.

Agrigento

The Valley of the Temples is the ancient Greek city of Akragas.

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Water drops

On - Saturday, 21 June 2008

Sometimes the most simple things can make a great image. Here is a pic of our new shower curtain (with a little bit of photoshop help to bump the colour up)

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handmade gifts

Typewriter key jewelry

On - Friday, 20 June 2008

I've come across these great handmade bracelets made from old typewriter keys. A great idea!

They also make cuff links and rings out of them.

You can see the work on Flickr or visit the website

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Dotty

On - Friday, 20 June 2008

I've gone a little dotty. Been working on a painting to hang in the room of a friends baby, and tea pot for another friends birthday.

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australian art

Ive come across this artist, Nicola Hensel. Her work seems to be a combination of drawing and collage. I wish I could see bigger pictures to get more of an idea of how she works, there seems to be fabric in there.

She exhibits at the Jan Murphy gallery in Australia.