Well, we are back on schedule for wallpaper weeks, but I wanted it to be different than before. The wallpaper weeks were always a hit or miss for a lot of people, so I wanted to do something more with it. We are going to move forward into desktop themes (I will give examples and how it might be done) BUT I feel that I might be pushing the talent a little bit here and I don't want to scare anyone off.
This kind of week won't happen often, but it is something different and might be too difficult to imitate.
Theme: Create a Wallpaper and Make a Theme that complements it.
Medium: Wallpaper sized image
There is no set theme, but these images are kind of what is going through my mind ::
Hopefully there is an example for everyone's level of talent.
This can be created entirely in photoshop from scratch, or you can make a wallpaper and apply it. Then, capture the screen and bring it into your editing program for color tweaks and icon placements. I AM NOT SAYING CREATE A DESKTOP THEME AT ALL, just make it look like one
I want you to push yourself this week, but if you must stay in your comfort zone, please do so. I'd rather just have attempts and more entries than one or two because people didn't feel they were up to it.
I'll give this a shot. Certainly looks interesting, and I hope to see some people have a go at it.
I'll probably get it done tomorrow, before Mass Effect 2 is out.
lack of words for this theme....*jaw drops*
been waiting for the next wallpaper, but a desktop theme too!!!
and i'll have all weekend for this one since i dont have todeal with midterms
Yay!!!
Currently Taking altered art Comissions. www.nf96alters.webs.com
Quick and Cheap Alters (looking to fill up some slots so some special pricing currently)
Modern: GRB Jund BRG RBU Grixis Delver UBR Legacy: W Death & Taxes W GRB Punishing Jund BRG GUR Canadian Threshold RUG Commander: RUG Maelstrom Wanderer GUR
besides, i have to find some way for nezumi to not be disappointed with me
I feel like I have done something bad now.
On other news, I'm most likely not entering this contest. And possibly the next one. I've been not in the best mood this week and it may continue on to another week. :/
On other news, I'm most likely not entering this contest. And possibly the next one. I've been not in the best mood this week and it may continue on to another week. :/
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oh, oops you probably mean spurring me into entering, after being semi-defeatist in that one contest thread, not saying my artwork was bad.....:facepalm:
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Currently Taking altered art Comissions. www.nf96alters.webs.com
Quick and Cheap Alters (looking to fill up some slots so some special pricing currently)
and if anyone if dying to see the rest of the background w/o the menu:
ok, to anyone that's wondering about some of the changed things (from windows 7, which i'm using and loving :love:)
Mug = Power level (beer level = to battery level, etc)
Flag = help center flag (but now with more pirate!)
Start menu text:
Guys = my user name (derp.)
Yer Loot = Documents
Photographs = Pictures
Ye Old Songs = Music
Captain's Log = computer
Helm = Control Panel
Shove Off = Shut Down
treasure chest = Windows Explorer
Skull & Crossbones = Start button
Pirate computer pic = random pirate pic I found and liked (and it kinda fits my computer....:sneaky:)
I find it kinda funny that I use avast! and chose to do a pirate theme XD.
note, i made the skeleton. the hands, pistol, sword, legs, arms, torso and head are all from different sources
I happily await the rest of the submissions
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and if anyone if dying to see the rest of the background w/o the menu:
ok, to anyone that's wondering about some of the changed things (from windows 7, which i'm using and loving :love:)
Mug = Power level (beer level = to battery level, etc)
Flag = help center flag (but now with more pirate!)
Start menu text:
Guys = my user name (derp.)
Yer Loot = Documents
Photographs = Pictures
Ye Old Songs = Music
Captain's Log = computer
Helm = Control Panel
Shove Off = Shut Down
treasure chest = Windows Explorer
Skull & Crossbones = Start button
Pirate computer pic = random pirate pic I found and liked (and it kinda fits my computer....:sneaky:)
I find it kinda funny that I use avast! and chose to do a pirate theme XD.
note, i made the skeleton. the hands, pistol, sword, legs, arms, torso and head are all from different sources
I happily await the rest of the submissions
hmm.....reminds me of the facebook pirate talk setting....
cool idea
Currently Taking altered art Comissions. www.nf96alters.webs.com
Quick and Cheap Alters (looking to fill up some slots so some special pricing currently)
Currently Taking altered art Comissions. www.nf96alters.webs.com
Quick and Cheap Alters (looking to fill up some slots so some special pricing currently)
This kind of week won't happen often, but it is something different and might be too difficult to imitate.
1) http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/news/images/05-06/stardock.jpg
2) http://www.stardock.com/products/themes/Spider-Man_obsolete/spider-manmain.jpg
3) http://www.fileguru.com/images/b/holiday_desktop_desktop_themes-1600.jpeg
4) http://blogote.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/halo_desktop_theme.jpg
Hopefully there is an example for everyone's level of talent.
I want you to push yourself this week, but if you must stay in your comfort zone, please do so. I'd rather just have attempts and more entries than one or two because people didn't feel they were up to it.
I'll probably get it done tomorrow, before Mass Effect 2 is out.
Signature, Avatar, and Custom Card Shop
I have been designing some desktops for a while now and finally get to show off more than just a wallpaper.
I am totally going to make an entry for it.
I <3 this one.
*Hugs Redemption*
Semi-Retired EDH: Saffi Infinite Combo | Grenzo Mono-Red Aggro
Modern: Shamanism
Thread | CubeTutor :Jank Cube
Hopefully I'll come up with something.
Please vote in Avatar and Signature Weekly Contest
I could attempt something here, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to get it done. I go back to work this week
Really large image warning!
Signature, Avatar, and Custom Card Shop
been waiting for the next wallpaper, but a desktop theme too!!!
and i'll have all weekend for this one since i dont have todeal with midterms
Yay!!!
Currently Taking altered art Comissions. www.nf96alters.webs.com
Quick and Cheap Alters (looking to fill up some slots so some special pricing currently)
Ebay Stuff
[EDH Non-Primers] Newzuri | Breya
EDIT: Rereading that, it doesn't seem as clear. I copied and pasted icons, cropped a bar out of a desktop theme I found and took off all of those MSN chats that were minimized on it, resized and pasted on there. Added the text on my own.
Sources:
http://gh33da.com/3DIcons/My_Computer/My_Computer.png
http://img75.imageshack.us/i/desktop1ko.jpg/
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__Ib7ciZchBE/SfD_ymASyqI/AAAAAAAAANY/9wvDyFrGsuM/s320/recycle-bin.png
http://gh33da.com/3DIcons/My_Documents/My_Documents.png
http://gh33da.com/3DIcons/Internet/Internet.png
http://gh33da.com/3DIcons/E_Mail/E_Mail.png
http://images.stockxpert.com/pic/m/s/sk/skvoor/27544951_12503848.jpg
Modern:
GRB Jund BRG
RBU Grixis Delver UBR
Legacy:
W Death & Taxes W
GRB Punishing Jund BRG
GUR Canadian Threshold RUG
Commander:
RUG Maelstrom Wanderer GUR
besides, i have to find some way for nezumi to not be disappointed with me
Sig with tips From PurpleD
[CMB]~Praetor of Madness and Phyrexian Librarian
Not Making sigs atm
I feel like I have done something bad now.
On other news, I'm most likely not entering this contest. And possibly the next one. I've been not in the best mood this week and it may continue on to another week. :/
Please vote in Avatar and Signature Weekly Contest
this my art that bad?
Sig with tips From PurpleD
[CMB]~Praetor of Madness and Phyrexian Librarian
Not Making sigs atm
Yeah, exactly.
Please vote in Avatar and Signature Weekly Contest
oh, oops you probably mean spurring me into entering, after being semi-defeatist in that one contest thread, not saying my artwork was bad.....:facepalm:
Sig with tips From PurpleD
[CMB]~Praetor of Madness and Phyrexian Librarian
Not Making sigs atm
Currently Taking altered art Comissions. www.nf96alters.webs.com
Quick and Cheap Alters (looking to fill up some slots so some special pricing currently)
Ebay Stuff
and if anyone if dying to see the rest of the background w/o the menu:
ok, to anyone that's wondering about some of the changed things (from windows 7, which i'm using and loving :love:)
Mug = Power level (beer level = to battery level, etc)
Flag = help center flag (but now with more pirate!)
Start menu text:
Guys = my user name (derp.)
Yer Loot = Documents
Photographs = Pictures
Ye Old Songs = Music
Captain's Log = computer
Helm = Control Panel
Shove Off = Shut Down
treasure chest = Windows Explorer
Skull & Crossbones = Start button
Pirate computer pic = random pirate pic I found and liked (and it kinda fits my computer....:sneaky:)
I find it kinda funny that I use avast! and chose to do a pirate theme XD.
note, i made the skeleton. the hands, pistol, sword, legs, arms, torso and head are all from different sources
I happily await the rest of the submissions
Sig with tips From PurpleD
[CMB]~Praetor of Madness and Phyrexian Librarian
Not Making sigs atm
hmm.....reminds me of the facebook pirate talk setting....
cool idea
Currently Taking altered art Comissions. www.nf96alters.webs.com
Quick and Cheap Alters (looking to fill up some slots so some special pricing currently)
Ebay Stuff
( I hold a double shift today. 8( )
Here they are: ( Not resized. Perfect ratio. 1400 x 900 Pixels. All on Windows XP.)
Entire Layout ( Who needs an actual start bar? Not I~. Simple Run, all the way. Type the name of a program. It either searches or runs it. )
Without Windows and Widgets:
Hope they are good~.
'Not sure if we have to post our sources.
Wallpaper was done in Photoshop through smudge, brushes, texture, and a render.
'Plus some other goodies~.
Currently Taking altered art Comissions. www.nf96alters.webs.com
Quick and Cheap Alters (looking to fill up some slots so some special pricing currently)
Ebay Stuff
Most of it made from scratch, icons taken from Vista.
[EDH Non-Primers] Newzuri | Breya