Doodling is something most of us do.
While we wait on hold or simply because we are bored.
It is also a great way to warm up before you start working.
DeviantART offers their online visitors a sketchpad called Muro.
There is a basic and pro version.
Both have enough tools and filters to create a praiseworthy drawing.
They even offer a plug in that lets you use your Wacom tablet.
It is a great introduction to digital drawing.
When I shot this dahlia last summer, my main focus was to bring out the brushed lavender on the petals.
When I looked at the enlarged version on my computer screen, I noticed the central disk was a bit blurry.
This made the image perfect to try out InFocus by Topaz Labs.
When you look at a full size print, every detail is important.
Click on thumbnail to see full image.
When it comes to calculating the proper mat size for a print, I like to keep it simple.
Using online tools is one way of doing that.
On the Logan Graphic product site, I found a Mat Border Size Calculator.
You can even specify the borders’ percentage.
If you like different style mats this can be very helpful.
The best part is that it saves time.