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Valentines Day Fonts and Wallpapers

Clay McIlrath — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:02:58 +0000

With Valentines Day coming up, some are probably looking for cutesy wallpapers and frilly fonts, and others are panicking and trying to decide what they’re going to get their significant other for Valentines Day. Well fear and look no more, I’ve got a little collection for you to get started with.

Valentines Day Fonts

Valentines Day Graphics (vector)

Valentines Day Wallpapers

Mac Style – Abstract Wallpapers

Clay McIlrath — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:03:04 +0000

I’m working on the re-design of this site right now because i want a little of my own special touch to it. Don’t get me wrong, i love the layout and the color scheme, but i want to go for something a little more.. me. I’ve been playing around with some ideas for backgrounds but haven’t made any that i really like, so i figured i may as well share them as wallpapers for my readers. So go ahead and download these cool new, abstract, mac styled wallpapers. If you want the source files shoot me an email through the contact form (at the bottom) and i’ll send them to you.

If you’re interested in making something like this, i would start with PSD Tuts. Specifically for the Vista Style Wallpapers you can go here: http://psdtuts.com/tutorials-effects/design-a-vista-styled-wallpaper/

UPDATE: I’ve created a wallpapers section that you can check out now, far better wallpapers in there, and soon to be more!

Washed Out – Chosen Wallpaper

Clay McIlrath — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:27:32 +0000

Another wallpaper I made for Chosen. It was really simple to create this washed out look in photoshop, I’ll briefly outline the process.

Create a Document at the dimensions you want (1024 x 768 is usually minimum standard. If you’re on a laptop 1280 x 800 is a common resolution)
Create a subtle gradient background
Add noise to the gradient
Apply a motion blur
Feather the edges and you’re done with that layer
On a new layer drop in the logo or image
Apply some subtle strokes and drop shadow layer styles

UPDATE: I now have a full page dedicated to wallpapers! Check it out!

Washed Out

Green VS Orange

Clay McIlrath — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:41:47 +0000

My logical brain has taken over in the last few months as I’ve been getting heavier into programming. I’m going to try and balance this back out by playing around and doing some more graphic design.

I’ve always really enjoyed abstract design, especially complimentary and contrasting colors and fractal art. This was an attempt to combine color clashing and hard, strong forms with a smoother more soothing flow. It kind of reminds me of Star Wars.

Update: I have created a page dedicated to more wallpapers.. Check out more desktop wallpapers