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July 2010 Desktop Calendar

Jul 1 2010

Celebrate America with a patriotic American theme desktop 2010 calendar. In this case I'd gotten a little messy with some finger paints to created this June 2010 desktop calendar. This July 2010 desktop calendar will bring out your red, white and blue spirit and energize your desktop! Download includes the following sizes: 1280×960, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1920×1200 This calendar replaces your current desktop background.

June 2010 desktop calendar made with finger paint Photoshop brushes

Create your very own July desktop calendar with our 120 Monthly 2010 Calendar Brushes & EPS Files Vol. 2. These Photoshop brushes come in several styles including grunge (simple serif was used for this July 2010 calendar), modern and vintage. You can place calendars in your photos and designs quickly. With a simple click of your brush or for higher resolution import a vector eps. It's easy to make a useful desktop calendar, product or gift.

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June 2010 Desktop Calendar

Jun 1 2010

Now that it's summer it's time to start getting out the fun kids activities. In this case I'd gotten a little messy with some finger paints to created this June 2010 desktop calendar. This June 2010 desktop calendar will brighten and energize any desktop! Download includes the following sizes: 1280×960, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1920×1200 This calendar replaces your current desktop background.

June 2010 desktop calendar made with finger paint Photoshop brushes

Want to create your one creative summer mess? Have an idea for your own June 2010 desktop or print calendar? PhotoshopIsland.com makes the calendar creation process simple with our 120 Monthly 2010 Calendar Brushes & EPS Files Vol. 2. These Photoshop brushes come in several styles including grunge (grunge was used for this June 2010 calendar), modern and vintage. You can place calendars in your photos and designs quickly. With a simple click of your brush or for higher resolution import a vector eps. It's easy to make a useful desktop calendar, product or gift.

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Members Always Get 10% Off

May 29 2010

Just a short but sweet reminder that by simply joining PhotoshopIsland.com (just need your email address) you will get a special discount code for 10% off any PhotoshopIsland.com product. Sign up here!

Members Benefits Details:

  • It's Free!
  • Access to a special MEMBERS ONLY FREEBIE AREA.
  • 10% DISCOUNT CODE off all products all the time.
  • Special offers, news, freebies and product launch news.

Your welcome email contains the special login info for the Members Only Freebies & the special Members Only Discount Code.

PhotoshopIsland Members also get 10% off all products

18 LOST Photoshop Speed Painting Videos

May 22 2010

I created a new Youtube video playlist in honor of the season final of LOST. It's a combination of LOST and Photoshop that's irresistible...18 LOST Photoshop speed painting. Ok a few are not Photoshop but they are all fun to watch!

I'll take this opportunity to mention that you will find PhotoshopIsland.com Photoshop tutorials on my Youtube channel.

Lost Photoshop Speed Painting

A note about the image with this blog post. This was created using my very own Iron Grunge font and Photoshop CS5 using the new and improved 3D functionality.

FREE Photoshop Layered May Calendar

May 10 2010

Another May FREEBIE! You can have fun with the layered Photoshop file used to generate the May 2010 desktop calendar. It's full of layers and layer styles so you can play with our creation or change it up and make your own creation. All the layers used are here to give you the maximum flexibility. Compatible with recent versions of Photoshop (created in Photoshop CS5).

A PhotoshopIsland.com membership required to download this file. Membership is FREE and easy. Just joina PhotoshopIsland.com to access this FREE layered file. If you're already a PhotoshopIsland.com member just login to access this file. In addition to access to FREE stuff members get a special discount code for all PhotoshopIsland.com products and receive special email offers and announcements.

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May 2010 Desktop Calendar

May 1 2010

It's time to peek over the old wooden fence and see what's going on in the world. A bright and fresh Spring has arrived. This May 2010 desktop calendar will help get you in the spirit! Download includes the following sizes: 1280×960, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1920×1200 This calendar replaces your current desktop background.

Feeling creative? Do you have an idea for your own May 2010 calendar? PhotoshopIsland.com makes the calendar creation process easy with our 120 Monthly 2010 Calendar Brushes & EPS Files Vol. 2. These Photoshop brushes come in several styles including grunge, modern and vintage. You can place calendars in your photos and designs quickly. With a simple click of your brush you can make a useful desktop calendar, product or gift.

Want to be informed when more freebies and products are available? Make sure you sign up for the PhotoshopIsland.com newsletter here.

march 2010 desktop calendar

Cool Links Photoshop Resources

Apr 26 2010

You may not have noticed but there’s a new item in the PhotoshopIsland navigation bar called “Cool Links”. This is a list that I actually wanted to make for myself to help keep track of all the great resources I find online. But the list is too good not to share. So enjoy! Check the list often as I add new resources everyday.

If you have suggestions of Photoshop resources I should include email me at roger @ photoshopisland.com.

Don’t forget that we have tons of free and paid Photoshop resources right here on PhotoshopIsland.

cool Photoshop resources

10 Sponge Texture PS Brushes

Apr 23 2010

Need a cool texture? How about a sponge texture! These brushes create a grungy and rough look. Great for backgrounds. There's even a video tutorial to help you get started with a few ideas, check it out here!

Give these 10 sponge texture Photoshop brushes a try. 2.9 MB - high rez. Compatible back to Photoshop 7 and Photoshop Elements! GET THEM NOW!

free Photoshop sponge brushes

Layered Spring Flowers Freebie

Apr 14 2010

More spring FREEBIE goodies! You can now get your hands on the layered Photoshop file used to generate the April 2010 desktop calendar. It's full of layers so you can play with our creation or use the our spring brushes to change it up. All the layers used are here to give you the maximum flexibility. Compatible with recent versions of Photoshop.

PhotoshopIsland.com membership required to access this file. The good news is membership is FREE. Just become a member of PhotoshopIsland.com to access this FREE layered file. If you're already a PhotoshopIsland.com member just login to access this file. In addition to access to FREE stuff members get a special discount code for all PhotoshopIsland.com products and receive special email offers and announcements.

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22 Inspiring Product Covers Includes PhotoshopIsland

Apr 12 2010

I’m excited that Mark Monciardini has included some PhotoshopIsland.com product covers in his 22 Inspiring Product Covers showcase. Specifically you’ll see our Leaves: Photoshop User’s Design Kit product featured. If you follow this blog then you are most likely aware that I’m a big fan of Mark and his Cover Action Pro Photoshop actions. You’ll find these actions used all over PhotoshopIsland.com. I also use these cool action in my regular design work for Ridpath Creative Partners. I’m constantly finding new ways to put them in action (pun intended).

If you want to check out Cover Action Pro take a look at Mark’s site and his blog. On his blog you’ll find several very useful FREE sample actions. Once you have played with these actions you will want them.

Cover Action Pro inspiriation