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GIMP: Free Alternative to Photoshop

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:16:10 +0000

Hello, this is Blue Steel of Pollyticks.com. GIMP is a great open source program to edit and retouch your digital photos and other images, but the key thing to remember is that it’s completely free. In features it compares well to the $79 pricetag Adobe sticks on Photoshop Elements 5.0.

In this beginner’s hands-on look at GIMP, I highlight some of its features and walk you through retouching a digital photo.

I use GIMP, along with other programs like ComicLife and Flash, to produce the political cartoons and artwork on Pollyticks.com.

http://www.pollyticks.com

Duration : 0:8:21

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Reading High School Art

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:17:13 +0000

Please write to the school administration with your concerns about preserving Reading High School’s Art program and not cutting their budget!

During my time at Reading High, I have been known to stand up on a soap box, metaphorically, about the things the school did that I disagreed with. For one example, the doing away with different leveled classes. I also had many art classes throughout my four years and learned to have confidence, and to be proud of my school, home and abilities, as a result of them. The school is now trying to cut the bugget of one of the art programs which has had a huge influence on my life, and the life of anyone who has ever taken an art class at Reading High. This video is for that program and because just because I am gone from the school, or in Philadelphia and away from Reading, doesn’t mean I don’t care, and doesn’t mean I am willing to let the school take away what I am most proud of about it.

Duration : 0:6:25

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The Art Therapy Connection

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:46:04 +0000

short documentary on a non-profit organization. for more information visit: http://www.arttherapyconnection.org/

Duration : 0:5:38

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Portfolio and College Prep Program

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:30:13 +0000

Sheldon’s Art Academy’s Portfolio Development is a new program designed to assist students in preparing portfolios for college, high school, summer programs and beyond. It will combine rigorous classical art training with highly personalized attention.

He brings this expertise to the new Portfolio Development program, aimed at students who need to meet specific portfolio requirements. Based in his studio in Oak Park, California, students will have access to a plethora of resources, from instructional books to training manuals to information materials from various art schools, and of course, Sheldon himself.

Duration : 0:6:54

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