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A Portrait in 5 Layers


Justin Gerard

After my post in March on Applying Transparent Color in Photoshop, I received a number of messages, emails and threats asking for more detail on the order of layers I prefer to use. As I mentioned in that post, I often end up working in hundreds of layers so a list of this would read like a phone book of seemingly random Photoshop gibberish. And listen, I need my layers! Partly because I love the…

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Why PLAY is Important to Your WORK


Greg Ruth

February 14, 2025 - This is a question that holds within it, its own answer. Because PLAY IS IMPORTANT.   There. Shortest Muddy Colors post in history. See you next month!   [caption id="attachment_56894" align="aligncenter" width="371"] Our Author photos for the forthcoming graphic novel, MEADOWLARK. We both insist at every opportunity to make sure we play in this area even when a regular old headshot is called for. As a result this is for both Ethan and I, our proudest collaboration to date.[/caption]     Still here? Okay let's get into it then. All silliness aside, play is where the magic happens, and despite what the scolding mark in your head is telling you, play is not necessarily goofing off, and if it is, it still holds a value. The reason for this is because the single most self…

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