FREE Vector Tool & Graphics

Post Content There’s a site called RAPID RESIZER that allows users to resize images to really large dimensions. It costs money. HOWEVER, there are free options buried in the website. In this video, I walk through how to access the free stuff. FREE STUFF: https://online.rapidresizer.com/start.php?plugin=start #rapidresizer #svg #craftystax

Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese Images) Public Domain

Post Content One of my favorite genres of images is Asian artwork and in this video I am happy to showcase Katsukawa Shunshō, who is a Japanese painter. These are gorgeous illustrations that are free to use for any reason because they are in the public domain. Enjoy! Link: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search?q=Katsukawa+Shunsh%C5%8D%E3%80%80%E5%8B%9D%E5%B7%9D%E6%98%A5%E7%AB%A0&sortBy=Relevance&pageSize=0&showOnly=openAccess #craftystax #shunsho #publicdomain

3 Steps to Create DIGITAL FILES To SELL From Comic Books

Post Content You can easily create digital files (vectors and image files) using Inkscape and public domain comic books. In this tutorial, I break down how you can grab free public domain comic book images that are completely legal to use for any commercial project. These are typically funny animal pictures but there are tons… Continue reading 3 Steps to Create DIGITAL FILES To SELL From Comic Books

PUBLIC DOMAIN Historical Prints (HORSES, Americana) – Great for Print on Demand

Post Content Here’s a great website that features lots of beautiful historical fine prints like horses, boxers, political figures and landscapes featuring sailboats and nature. You can digitally clean up these pictures and use them for virtually any purpose. These are public domain, which means that there are no known copyright restrictions. Have fun and… Continue reading PUBLIC DOMAIN Historical Prints (HORSES, Americana) – Great for Print on Demand

Create DIGITAL FILES To SELL From Vintage Magazines (Public Domain)

Post Content You can easily create digital files (vectors and image files) using Inkscape and public domain websites. In this tutorial, I break down how you can grab free old magazine images that are legal to use (they are public domain). This is my method for creating a vector/svg file, export a png file and… Continue reading Create DIGITAL FILES To SELL From Vintage Magazines (Public Domain)

PHOTOSHOP: Creating Transparent Shapes (2 Methods)

Post Content In this video, I do a quick walkthrough on how to create transparent shapes (circles, squares, rectangles, ovals, etc.). Here I showcase two completely different methods and the second one is great for creating some really unorthodox designs with varying width! This tutorial is designed for complete beginners in Photoshop. Photoshop is the… Continue reading PHOTOSHOP: Creating Transparent Shapes (2 Methods)

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GELATO CANVAS PRINT Review – Sell Canvas Artwork!

Post Content If you are interested in selling your photography on canvas prints, Gelato is a perfect solution. You can also use public domain and commercially licensed photos and illustrations too! In this video, I do a review of the largest canvas print that Gelato ships—I design, upload, order and receive the canvas print. Follow… Continue reading GELATO CANVAS PRINT Review – Sell Canvas Artwork!

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5 Print-on-Demand Tips to WIN THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Post Content The Christmas holiday season is the best sales opportunity of the year for ecommerce and print-on-demand sellers. In this video, I detail 5 TIPS that will help you make sales. Gelato is a great print-on-demand supplier that ships quickly and features high-quality products. If you have a print-on-demand business, this solution can be… Continue reading 5 Print-on-Demand Tips to WIN THE HOLIDAY SEASON

3 TIPS on How to Use Retro/Vintage Images for Print on Demand (Design Tutorial)

Post Content Vintage and retro images are great… but how do you actually use them for print on demand or fine art prints? In this design tutorial, I show 3 techniques that will help you easily and effectively create in-demand designs that will make sales on sites like Merch by Amazon, Redbubble, Teepublic and more.… Continue reading 3 TIPS on How to Use Retro/Vintage Images for Print on Demand (Design Tutorial)

Photoshop: RETRO SUNSET Easy Step-By-Step Tutorial for Beginners

Post Content you are an absolute beginner in Adobe Photoshop, don’t worry—you can create great-looking designs. In this video, I do a step-by-step walkthrough on how to create a “retro sunset”. This tutorial is designed for complete beginners and I go nice and slow so you can follow along. Retro sunset designs are very popular… Continue reading Photoshop: RETRO SUNSET Easy Step-By-Step Tutorial for Beginners

Inkscape 1.2 Tutorial: Easy TEXT Effects (Outline, Fill & Stroke)

Post Content Inkscape came out with a new version (version 1.2) in July 2022. In this video, I cover the basics on text designs: how to change the size, the color and the fill, and how to make the text design an outline only. This is a quick tutorial for beginners learning Inkscape. Inkscape is… Continue reading Inkscape 1.2 Tutorial: Easy TEXT Effects (Outline, Fill & Stroke)

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PUBLIC DOMAIN Fine Prints (Etchings & Drawings) Illustrations

Post Content Here’s a great website that features lots of beautiful etchings, sketches, drawings and illustrations. You can digitally clean up these pictures and use them for virtually any purpose. Most of them are public domain (but not all)—I do cover in this video how to check! https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/finepr/ #publicdomain #tshirtdesigns #craftystax

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PHOTOSHOP: How to Create a Stencil (Stroke) Design

Post Content In this video, I do a quick walkthrough on how to create an outline/stencil design in Adobe Photoshop. Using this technique, you can create tattoo designs, outline designs and stencil designs that are perfect for print on demand, digital downloads or any creative project. This is a quick walkthrough designed for complete beginners… Continue reading PHOTOSHOP: How to Create a Stencil (Stroke) Design

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Free Graphic Design Tool: Text Portrait

Post Content There’s an easy-to-use online text tool that takes photographs and turns them into text-based art designs. In this video I do a quick walkthrough of how the design tool works. It’s fast, easy and free! Link: https://popartstudio.nl/ #craftystax #digitaldesigns #graphicdesign

PIXNIO: How to Make and Sell DIGITAL DOWNLOADS From Public Domain Photographs

Post Content There’s a great website called PIXNIO that has free, public domain photographs you can use for any commercial purpose. In this video I show two examples of how you can create digital downloads from this website. Using Inkscape, you can create an svg file, export a png file and create high-quality graphics for… Continue reading PIXNIO: How to Make and Sell DIGITAL DOWNLOADS From Public Domain Photographs