Good Dog Creative

Blame is being handed out but I don’t think the finger is being pointed in the right direction. In an article on Drawar.com by longtime design community member, blogger and creator of CSSVault, Scrivs, we’re led to believe that the ones offering the content that the design community wants are the one’s who are killing the community. We’re told that the people authoring blogs have destroyed the design community and it’s spirit of discussion by offering the ever popular list or roundup post. I say that the community itself has caused the decline of design related discussion. continue reading…

Here is a very quick and very easy little tutorial to help photoshop beginners create a semi-realistic, simple button and/or light. continue reading…

Since I’ve started using a dual monitor setup I’ve been intrigued and inspired by dual screen desktops and wallpapers. I enjoy creating these wallpapers and I like to find new and interesting wallpapers created by others. One of my favorite places to look for inspiration in creating my own desktops and for unique, free desktops to download and use is deviantART. Here are my 10 favorite. continue reading…

While I’m still getting myself back on track and catching up with everything I’ve missed over the last few weeks, please enjoy this free dual monitor wallpaper/desktop from Good Dog Creative.

When I was asked if I would be getting the H1N1 vaccine I said, with my typical horrible joke loving sense of humor, “When pigs fly.” Shortly after that bad joke another one happened to me… pig flu. I’ve been down for the count making a firm impression of my backside on my couch cushion for the better part of a week and am finally once again feeling nearly human.

To celebrate my return to the world of the living I thought I would share a handful of images inspired by the sickness. continue reading…

Every Wednesday I will post one single image with only these instructions and no additional commentary. I would love for readers of the blog to leave a comment with their thoughts, whatever they may be. Post anything you like in the comments section, from the first thought that pops into your head to an in depth critique even a funny caption for the posted image. continue reading…

When creating an HTML email, more often than not, simple is the way to go. The following emails manage to present a clean, well structured and readable message while still displaying the creativity that grabs a reader’s attention and makes them want to view more than just their preview pane. continue reading…