• portfolio
    This is the portfolio of Dawn Pedersen. I have been designing web sites, logos, marketing materials, and more, since 2000.
    I can draw pretty well too. Portfolio »
  • contact
    It’s easy to hire me! Email me at dawn@blulob.com, call me at (916) 320-1371, or fill out a short contact form. Contact »
  • blog
    I like to create design tutorials and write about design stuff. Check out my literary efforts here. Blog »
  • services
    An extensive list of the web design, graphic design, and art services I can provide you. Services »
  • about
    I live in West Sacramento, California. I have a BA in art, an MA in education, and I teach design classes. I have a husband, a toddler, and two cats. Here’s a little more about me. About »
  • 60 Lessons
    A directory of children's destinations. KidsBusyBook.com »

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Saturday Round-Up for May 23 2009

Here are the coolest, most interesting links I checked out this week.

Design

50 Best Sites To Get Design Inspiration

25 Sites to Download Royalty-Free Stock Photos and Textures

55 Extremely Useful Online Generators for Designers

Top 37 Design Blogs to Follow

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Good News on a Personal Front

I’ve mentioned at my old blog, dawnsbrain.com, that the high school I’ve worked at for two years is not having me back next year. This has turned out to be a real blessing. Teaching public high school has become a horrible chore. Sometimes a nightmare.
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Quickie Color Wheel in Photoshop

Color Wheel

Color Wheel

It’s easy to make a color wheel in Photoshop with a few simple tools.
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Become a Photoshop Expert in 10 Steps

Get an A+ in Photoshop

Get an A+ in Photoshop

After working with Photoshop since version 4 in 1999, I realize that nobody really knows every thing that Photoshop can do. This makes it a great toy and tool, because there’s always something new to discover. But you can learn most of it and keep learning. I recommend the following habits if you want to become a Photoshop Expert.
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Before and After Design: a Child’s Birthday Invitation

Invitation

Invitation

I’m starting a new feature today: Before and After. I’ll showcase a redesign of a printed piece or a Web site: I will highlight the improvements I made, and give tips for making your designs more attractive and useful.

Today we’ll look at an invitation for a child’s birthday party.
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