Colorization - Paying the Bills Part 3

My good pal, Charles of Helmar Brewing, creates some fantastical ephemera baseball cards that look like they could be the real thing. But, no, he's an artist who's found a niche that appeals to baseball collectors.

I've had the great fortune to help him on a good many projects, including the colorization of old black and white photos. Believe me when I tell you, there are no shortcuts to this.

Of course, the better the photo to start with, the better the finished results.

Here's a before and after of  Honus Wagner who played mostly for the Pittsburgh Pirates between 1897 and 1917.

Yep, I'm still doing lots of designing for my fabrics collections at Modern Yardage, but fill up every minute with whatever I can to have an income as a graphic designer.

Hedgerow in Four Colorways

Here it is in Autumn.

Look for it at Modern Yardage soon!

New Designer at Modern Yardage - Me! Tracy Miller!

My fabric designs will be up soon at Modern Yardage, but here is a sneak peak:

LOVE!

Working as a Freelance Graphic Designer

I am blessed to have had several months of fairly steady work in my graphic design field. I've got some fantastic clients who call on me time and again, and for whom I do some really good work.

I miss making patterns when I am doing hourly or commissioned work, but I love paying rent more!


Since I don't have any new patterns to post here, I've looked through my library and found these old calling card - based images that have always been a favorite. They're part of a set of four.
They are available to purchase via tracymillerdesigns.com

Rugs

Sometimes I spend a whole day formatting my patterns into rectangles, sometimes with a border. Viola! A rug or doormat.

I've sold several, so I keep creating!

New Year's Resolution(s)

I have three main resolutions. 

My first resolution is to continue practicing living in the moment, to give my full attention to whatever I'm doing NOW.

My second is to create more totally original designs without relying so much on inspiration from existing work.

The third resolution is to continue practicing this: When I perceive a future event that fills me with apprehension, I shall stop, take a deep breath, and be calm. Psalms 46:10 "Be still and know I am God."

I'm not religious at all, but that verse speaks to me.

Another thing that speaks to me (how is that for a segue?) is still vector grunge effects. I've acquired some high res textures recently, have Live Traced them and made repeats from them.

Applied over another repeat of the same size and viola!