The Learning Hub
“ Learning is the art of turning curiosity into knowledge,
and knowledge into endless possibilities." ~ Unknown
"The Learning Hub” serves as a source of inspiration for elevating your creative journey.
Discover video and blog content by navigating through the categories below or by clicking on the link in the hub. In the tutorials, I feature some of the digital products such as textures, action panels, and brushes available in the SHOP.
Benefits of Consistent Workflow in Photoshop ~ Blog
A consistent editing workflow allows you to develop a systematic approach to your editing process, minimizing the time spent on repetitive tasks and maximizing productivity. This saves you from constantly second-guessing your decisions and ensures that you focus on the essential aspects of editing rather than getting caught up in a disorganised workflow.
Creating Mood with Colours ~ Blog
Making colour choices is essential in Photoshop because it allows you to create a desired mood, tone, and overall aesthetic in your images. It is an essential aspect of the creative process in digital art and photography.
The Power of using Photoshop Brushes for the Creative ~ Blog
Photoshop is a powerful tool for digital artists, photographers, and designers alike. One of the most essential components of Photoshop is its brush tool. Photoshop brushes can be used to create everything from basic illustrations to complex designs, making them a vital part of the creative process.
The Benefits of Self-Expression & Creativity in Image Making
When it comes to creating images, people have different reasons for engaging in this activity. Let’s explore the benefits of creating images for oneself and using tools like Photoshop to enhance our skills and creativity.
Your Creative Space ~ Blog
“No matter how big or small your space or desk is, create that place that inspires your imagination. “
Putting the Spotlight on the Unsung Heroes and Support Acts ~ Blog
Tips on choosing your hero and support acts for composite imagery.
Using the Smudge Tool in Photoshop ~ Blog
Using the Smudge Tool in Photoshop is an underrated tool that can be used for many things. I use it to soften the hard edges on my cut out/elements when creating composite images.
Quotes ~ about Colour to inspire you!
Quotes about Colour to give you inspiration and use your for images
Why replace your Sky with a Digital Texture? ~ Blog
Why do I replace a sky with a Digital Texture? It is about making a creative choice to turn a blah photo into an image.
30 Quotes about Creativity
Creativity quotes to get you inspired. My favourite quote comes from Pablo Picasso: “Everything you can imagine is real”
Ways to spark your photography creativity ~ Blog
No matter where you are in your photographic journey there is always room to improve, develop and grow. Experiencing new ideas, techniques and approaches can stimulate your work.
A powerful tool: Understanding Colour Theory for Photographers ~ Blog
There are many ways to get creative with colour. It is all about thoughtful choices and training your eye to see in colour, as well as subject and composition.
Skills for Creating Composite Imagery ~ Blog
Creative freedom is one of the benefits of composite imagery. Combining elements from old photos that will normally not see the light of day, is possible with composite imagery.
Create a long exposure look in the sky using Photoshop ~ Blog
To enhance my landscapes I will replace a sky in my post-production workflow, learn how this technique gives that long exposure look.
Break the creative slump ~ Blog
Do you find the desire and creativeness comes together, then nothing, that feeling goes "missing in action" and you struggle for ideas. Tips to beat that creative slump.
Listening to a song helped me find my inspiration ~ Blog
Learn how listening to a song gave me inspiration to create a series of images.
Creating a Photo Composite - Making Colour Choices ~ Blog
What happens when you are creating a composite image made up of several elements, photographed in different light or time of day or you used a mixed media – photographs and digital art? How do you tie all your elements together to work in harmony and look like they blend?
Making Colour Choices with Photoshop ~ Blog
Photographers have a lot of tools available : compositional rules, lighting knowledge, the exposure triangle, and so on. While it can be an intimidating element to a photographer, knowing and understanding colour — the way painters, designers, and artists do — a photographer can utilise colour to their benefit.
Are you Showing Up as a Creative? ~ Blog
We make and break habits all the time. The goal is to have positive habits to be part of our daily routines. As “creatives” we can have a burning desire to create. Sometimes the fire is burning full, while other times it is cool, just waiting to be fed fuel.
Tips for Creating Composite Images ~ Blog
Firstly, there is the “creative mood” which strikes at any time, and you want to create a composite image OR the “mojo” is missing and “you are not feeling it”. What can you do? I have a few strategies I have learnt that still keeps my mind in the game, I’m still productive and doing the groundwork for when that “creative mood” strikes. It is like “housekeeping duties” for the creative.