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Adobe has released the NEW Creative Suite 5 and I thought I would share with you my Top 5 Favorite Features in Illustrator CS5. There are certainly many more new features than you'll see here, but these are definitely among my favorites. Learn more at adobe.com/creativesuite or creativesuitepodcast.com

Freehand, an oldie not updated since 2004 versus Illustrator CS4.

www.mlwebco.com - In this video tutorial, I walk you through the steps for designing a logo using Adobe Illustrator. In the video, I demonstrate how to go about choosing the right font type, tips for combining letters and manipulating colors for proper contrast as well as demonstrate how to design an icon using the vector pen tool. Enjoy! Download work file here www.mlwebco.com If you have any questions, send me an email at mlocke@mlwebco.com. Visit www.mlwebco.com for more video tutorials and web related content.

This video shows my process for making an illustration (non tradigital). I use illustration markers (usually prismacolor) and color pencils (usually prisma once again) and a wax blending stick. I make my illustrations in two steps. Step 1- I observe my reference drawings or photos and try to see what lies beneath. There is no way to blend markers in the same way that one can blend paint (ironically even with a marker blender) so I lie down the base tones with markers (the first layer). Step 2- Is created with color pencils. Color pencils are mixable / blendable and I mix the color pencils directly above my marker drawing. I use the wax stick to finish the surface and tie everything together. - Merrill Kazanjian Achromatic- Black, white and greys. Artwork that is executed without color. Acrylic- Thicker and stronger than tempera or watercolor paint, Acrylic is a water-based "plastic" paint. Albumen Print- This printing process is used in photography printing processes. Egg whites are used in the emulsion. Alternative Process- This photography term covers approximately 35 different processes for the final unconventional effect. Armature- A structure used beneath something else for support. For example, a sculptor might create a clay sculpture with a wood or wire armature beneath it as support. Think about the frame of a house being constructed before all of the brick or siding is built on top. Artists Proof- A small group of outstanding prints for the artists use which have <b>...</b>

**ThAnKyOu SO MUCH FOR COMMENTING/SUBBIN/FAVIN/THUMBS-UP-ING** I believe in you!--XoXo--BLT :) STARRING/EVERYTHING DONE BY Brittani Taylor CHECK OUT MY COOL SHIRTS! (USA and Beyond) www.brittanilouisetaylor.spreadshirt.com (UK and EUROPE) http TWITTER www.twitter.com WEBSITE www.brittanilouisetaylor.com MY OTHER CHANNELS http www.youtube.com DAILYBOOTH www.dailybooth.com FACEBOOK www.facebook.com MYSPACE www.myspace.com MUSIC Into The Light www.audiomicro.com

This was originally a Versus advert aired in 2009 however after many requests to remove the bull riding and hunting and make it...well...MORE inspirational, I decided to take it upon myself and get creative by putting a Nike spin on it. Of course I can't take credit for the music or speech choice, that was put together by Radical Media...but I would love to hear your thoughts on what you think. Please rate and comment if you enjoy. For the fans as requested. Footage courtesy of Versus and Radical Media (thanks Pab), Wieden and Kennedy and Nike, Voice over courtesy of John Doman, Music courtesy of Explosions in the Sky.

ESPN shares the inspirational story of Jake Olson. What an amazing young man! www.espn.com _

YOU'RE THE INSPIRATION (Chicago) You know our love was meant to be The kind of love that lasts forever And I need you here with me From tonight until the end of time You should know, everywhere I go You're always on my mind, in my heart In my soul You're the meaning in my life You're the inspiration You bring feeling to my life You're the inspiration Wanna have you near me I wanna have you hear me sayin' No one needs you more than I need you And I know, yes I know that it's plain to see We're so in love when we're together And I know that I need you here with me From tonight until the end of time You should know, everywhere I go You're always on my mind, in my heart In my soul You're the meaning in my life You're the inspiration You bring feeling to my life You're the inspiration Wanna have you near me I wanna have you hear me sayin' No one needs you more than I need you