Icons? Bewler?

[taste_is_sweet]

So, I've got Photoshop Elements Seven, which is pretty much a lobotomized version of the original with a prettier interface. I'm still occasionally gnashing my teeth on the lack of such nifty things as blending styles options and curve layers, but I've produced some things I like and it's a fun thing to do that lets me be kind of artistic without actually having to be able to, you know, do art.

Anyway, it occurred to me today that even though I've got this nifty problem child of a graphics program I haven't actually been making any icons with it. I think the problem is that while there are large, wallpaper-type pictures I'd like to make, I haven't had any inspiration for anything icon-sized.

Therefore, my creative and generous FList, I turn to you.

I will make icons for anyone commenting with a picture/screencap/etc. or a link to same that they would like to have as an icon. If there's anything specific you'd like along with the picture (darker, lighter, just the top of Callum Keith Rennie's fluffy head, particular words, that kind of thing), please add that as well.

And then I will make you an icon! I can't promise that you'll like it, or tell you when you might get it, exactly, but I will make something for you. :D Hopefully something that you'll like, even!

Right. I'll just be over here, then, whistling.

Comments

[sgamadison.livejournal.com]

Oh these are too cute--thank you! Excellent! You got across the sentiment I wanted and it's legible as well! It never occurred to me to manipulate the picture itself (because I don't know how). Thank you again! *runs off to add to list*

[taste-is-sweet.livejournal.com]

You are most welcome! I'm really glad you liked the icons.

Would you be so kind as to remind me of what paint type program you were using? It might be possible to do some of these things with it. I'd enjoy finding out, at least. :)

[sgamadison.livejournal.com]

I think it's called Infran View. I got it for free online...

[taste-is-sweet.livejournal.com]

I use that too, but it's either extremely limited, or I just never figured out how to make it do anything...

You can get Photoshop Elements Seven for about $35.00 US, and that's what I use, or you could do a search for GIMP, which is a free program that apparently compares favourable to Photoshop, though I've never used it. There are tutorials for GIMP, however.

I hope that helps. :)

[sgamadison.livejournal.com]

I vaguely recall someone else recommending GIMP to me and it quite possible I already have it. *facepalm*

Guess I shouldn't quit my day job, huh? :-)

[taste-is-sweet.livejournal.com]

You have a day job?

HA HA HA HA HA HA.

Yes I was totally joking. :D

Anyway, I do hope that is some use to you. And hey, if you already have GIMP, why not upgrade? ::g::