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Artist Daniel Gulliver’s Creates Fantastic 3D Debossed Tattoo Masterpieces

Daniel Gulliver, known professionally as Gully, is a distinguished tattoo artist from London, UK, celebrated for his innovative “debossed” tattoo technique. This method creates the illusion of designs carved into the skin, offering a three-dimensional effect that captivates viewers. Gully’s repertoire extends beyond debossed tattoos; he also excels in ultra-realistic portraits and optical illusions, showcasing […]




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Environmental Fantasy Digital Artworks of Ben J

Ben J, is a digital artist. He creates a compelling and narrative rich atmosphere that keeps the audience stimulated. He specializes on the fantasy art, especially on the lands and the landscapes that create almost a movie effect. The color schemes of each of the works are intricate and complex, with dim lights and lots […]




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Superb Digital Horror Sculpture Characters by Vague Sadan

Sadan Vague is a Ukrainian concept artist and sculptor renowned for his intricate creature designs and surreal sculptures. With several years of experience in a small indie game studio, he has honed his skills in both digital and traditional mediums. His works features a diverse array of works, including 3D models and traditional sculptures, highlighting […]




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Beautiful Sensitive Oil Paintings by DannyLaiLai

DannyLaiLai is a Chinese artist from Beijing, recognized for his traditional oil paintings and digital artworks that blend ethereal aesthetics with realistic elements. His portfolio includes a variety of subjects, from serene landscapes to intimate portraits, all characterized by a delicate interplay of light and shadow. More: Artstation




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Unique Illustrated Portraits by Anthony Ventura

Anthony Ventura, an award-winning Canadian artist, is known for his highly detailed and expressive illustrated portraits. A graduate of Sheridan College’s Illustration program, he has worked with major clients like Playboy, Rolling Stone, Time Magazine, Doritos, and ESPN, with standout celebrity pieces featuring Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Nikki Sixx that showcase his exceptional linework […]




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Hen and Chickens Cycle: In 1882, Edward Burstow Designed The Pentacycle Specifically For Delivering Post

Victorian Sussex showcased remarkable displays of engineering ingenuity, where inventors tackled various cycling challenges from bumpy unpaved roads to the impracticalities of woolen clothing with boundless enthusiasm and creativity. h/t: vintag.es Among these innovators was Horsham architect Edward Burstow, who in 1882 patented the ‘pentacycle,’ an ingenious machine featuring a large central wheel driven by […]




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The Scent of The Evening: Mesmerising Digital Concept Artworks of Sylvain Sarrailh

Sylvain Sarrailh is a French illustrator and concept artist with over a decade of experience in the video game and film industries. He has collaborated with prominent companies such as Ubisoft, Rocksteady, Amplitude, Psyop, Oculus, Insomniac Games, Sony Pictures, and DreamWorks. Sarrailh’s portfolio showcases a diverse range of vibrant and detailed artworks, reflecting his versatility […]




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When Home Improvement Projects Become Home Implosion Projects

Introducing the denture drill holder, the ultimate fusion of dental aesthetics and DIY functionality that holds your bits and screws in place with magnetic gums—because who doesn’t want a tool set that smiles back? This isn’t just any tool holder; it’s a stainless steel set of chompers equipped with 28 hex bits, doubling as a […]




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Top 11 WooCommerce Themes to Elevate Your Online Store in 2023

Do you need a little inspiration to help you get started on a long-awaited online store design project. One of the best places to find it is a WordPress theme.  The problem is, there are so many themes to choose from. You’re going to have to sift through a number of them to find a […]

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Discover 10 Best Multipurpose WordPress Themes to Use in 2023

Some people may tell you that anything worth inventing has already been invented. That is not true, it probably never will be, and it certainly will not be the case for the website design world, which just keeps growing and improving. Website requirements keep becoming more and more demanding. Website design has to correspondingly follow […]

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Movies Watched, May 2024

The takeaway from the May box office was that it was a disaster. Receipts were down by almost a third…




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Movies Watched, June 2024

You might’ve missed writer-director Francis Galluppi’s debut feature “The Last Stop in Yuma County” when it rolled out direct-to-video not…




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Movies Watched, July 2024

After a pretty rough start to the summer movie season, “Deadpool & Wolverine” rode into theaters to save the box…




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Movies Watched, August 2024

It’s true that as humans we retell the same stories endlessly, but the Walt Disney Corporation has transformed this instinct…




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Movies Watched, September 2024

Demi Moore is fantastic in director Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance”—I guess? The actor has received tons of accolades for her…




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Universal themes: Some ideas

With the Full Site Editing project well underway, theme developers need to be thinking about what the future holds for themes.  Why block themes? To take advantage of the Site Editor, themes need to be built out of blocks – this is why we need block themes. Block themes are an entirely new way of […]




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Universal Themes: Customization

Making Global Styles and the Customizer work together




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Resources for block theme development

With WordPress 5.8 launching on July 20th, it seems like a great time to round up some resources to help theme authors prepare for the future. By now, you’ve probably heard about block themes and the upcoming future of full site editing. Perhaps you have even begun to explore creating a block theme or adapting […]




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Universal Themes

Since our last post about Universal Themes we have fleshed out this idea and are using it to build all our themes. The Problem WordPress is introducing the Full Site Editor and with it new ways to build themes.  These themes are called “Block” themes and integrate deeply with Gutenberg Blocks. These types of themes […]




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Salaries For Digital Marketing Creatives

Unless you graduated from college in the last 5 years, chances are the job titles have changed significantly.  A decade ago there was no such thing as a “social media manager” or a “digital content strategist.”  Now just about every company has people doing those jobs, whether they work under those titles or not.  Sure, […]

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Video is evolving

Videography used to be a highly specialized field that required special equipment and training.  It took multiple members of a team, each with highly specialized skills, to produce a video that people would actually want to watch.  Nowadays everyone with a smartphone is walking around with highly specialized camera equipment in their pockets, and they […]

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The future of software development Is automation

Before the turn of the new millennium, development teams could get away with supporting two platforms: Windows and the web. Today, there are dozens, with more created monthly. As a result, teams struggle to manage vendor, device, and platform fragmentation. To fully realize the potential of virtual reality, the Internet of Things, and other platforms […]

The post The future of software development Is automation first appeared on TECH Intelligence and is written by Aidan Cunniffe.




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What is the Future of Citizen Development in Modern Businesses?

As businesses adopt digital to be more efficient, stay ahead of the curve and meet changing demands, their IT teams are faced with the growing challenge of supporting the software infrastructure. Due to the high costs of employing software developers and the scarcity of capable programmers, the pressure on IT teams has become enormous. As...

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Mastering WordPress for E-commerce: Proven Strategies to Boost Your Online Store

With over 5 billion internet users worldwide, businesses are now tapping into E-commerce to expand market reach, which was inaccessible through traditional brick-and-mortar stores. However, success doesn’t end with merely establishing an E-commerce website.  Tools are needed to do well in this competitive market. One tool is the Content Management System (CMS), which provides the...

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The Impact of Generative AI on Content Creation

Thanks to generative AI, content creation has become one of the most important trends in today’s world, with a completely new approach. It is revolutionizing the creative field in many different ways, from advertising to marketing to automated newspapers and magazines. Users of this technology must note its opportunities and problems. This blog discusses generative...

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Why Every Entrepreneur Should Start a Blog

As an entrepreneur, you have to be willing to self-promote and build your own personal brand (alongside that of your business brands, of course). And while there are hundreds of ways to do this, blogging is still one of the best. The Perks of Building Your Own Blog As an entrepreneur, you have lots of...

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Mastering Heuristic Evaluation for Better UX

Heuristic evaluation is a powerful tool in UX design, offering a structured way to identify and address usability issues in interfaces. But what exactly does it entail, and how can designers use it to improve user experiences?




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Creative Approaches to Technical Illustrations

Thomas Bohm rethinks technical illustrations and data visualizations, sharing interesting and uncommon examples of how to present data and information. Bar graphs and pie charts are great, but there’s so much more to explore!




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Create a breakout game with HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript

Let’s create a Breakout game using Vanilla JavaScript. In a Breakout game, the player uses a paddle to bounce a ball and hit bricks, removing the bricks one by one.




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Understanding the Product: The First Step in Effective Design

Creating effective designs for tech-savvy audiences, such as data scientists and software engineers, requires a careful balance between visual clarity, functionality, and creativity. While the complexity of the product must be communicated clearly, the interface also needs to feel intuitive and engaging. Success in such projects doesn’t just come from creativity; it’s rooted in strategic collaboration.




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The Overlooked Importance of Focus Outlines in Web Design

Focus outlines highlight the active interactive element on a web page. They’re crucial for accessibility, especially for keyboard users and those with motor impairments. If you ever tried navigating a website without a mouse, you can imagine how frustrating it is when you can’t see where you are. If not, imagine not seeing your cursor




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Top 10 reasons to select WordPress as the platform for your website development

1. Low Cost to start with: Its open source and thus the platform itself is free to use and develop on – starting on WordPress is like less than half the cost of custom developing from scratch or using any other robust CMS. 2. Additional Functionality with Plugins: WordPress community is huge and developing everyday […]




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Overwhelmed by Your To-Do List? Here’s How AnyTime Organizer Deluxe 16 Can Help!

With so many tasks, appointments, and people to keep track of, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. AnyTime Organizer Deluxe 16 might be just the tool you need to bring order to your routine.




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Why Data Professionals Choose Power BI Service for Data Analytics Needs?

Discover why you should choose Power BI Service for seamless data visualization, sharing, and collaboration. Ideal for data professionals, analysts, and teams.



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How to Choose the Right Home Design Software: Essential Tools for Real Estate Developers and Builders

Top home design software for real estate pros: explore features, benefits, and tips to streamline project planning, design, and budgeting.




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Is Your Phone Spying on You? How to Find Out and Protect Your Privacy

Is Your Phone Spying on You? Discover signs, privacy tips, and how to secure your data against unwanted tracking and surveillance on your device.




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How to Delete a Page in Word: Easy Steps for Beginners to Advanced Users

Ever found yourself stuck with an extra blank page in your Word document and wondering […]




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Snook.ca is dead, long live Snook.ca!

After a couple years of not putting any revenue into the business, I realized that it was time to say goodbye. I have officially dissolved my corporation, Snook.ca Web Development, Inc.

My personal blog, Snook.ca, marches on.


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// Indonesia 2008 ~ Faces and Views III

iso: 320 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.0025 s (1/400) focal: 60.0mm
The Intense Look of a Boy, Lembeh Paradise Resort, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.


iso: 100 aperture: f/11.0 exposure: 0.050 s (1/20) focal: 60.0mm
Bunaken Sunset, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.


iso: 400 aperture: f/5.6 exposure: 0.0063 s (1/160) focal: 70.0mm
Boat in Sunset, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.


iso: 320 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.025 s (1/40) focal: 42.0mm
An old friend, kampung Bila, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.


iso: 100 aperture: f/2.8 exposure: 0.250 s (1/4) focal: 12.0mm
Bantimurung, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.


iso: 100 aperture: f/8.0 exposure: 0.067 s (1/15) focal: 12.0mm
Children of Kampung Jakarta, Indonesia



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// Indonesia 2008 :: Faces and Views IV


iso: 100 aperture: f/8.0 exposure: 0.067 s (1/15) focal: 12.0mm
View at the Bromo plateau, Jawa, Indonesia.


iso: 400 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.0100 s (1/100) focal: 52.0mm
Singer Boy, Lembeh Resort, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.


iso: 100 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.0005 s (1/2000) focal: 60.0mm
Boat, Bunaken Island, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.


iso: 400 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.0040 s (1/250) focal: 7.0mm
Sunset near Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.


iso: 320 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.0040 s (1/250) focal: 46.0mm
Grilled Fish, Bila, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.


iso: 100 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.200 s (1/5) focal: 20.0mm
A Bugis Boy, Bantimurung Waterfall, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.


iso: 100 aperture: f/8.0 exposure: 0.050 s (1/20) focal: 49.0mm
A Boy with his Cannon, Jakarta, Jawa, Indonesia.


© Copyright 2008 Rick Wezenaar Photography ~ photo@mitranet.nl




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// Indonesia 2008 :: Faces and Views V


iso: 100 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.0012 s (1/800) focal: 7.0mm
Kawah Ijen Plateau, Indonesia, August 2008


iso: 100 aperture: f/8.0 exposure: 0.020 s (1/50) focal: 12.0mm
Bromo Vulcano, Indonesia, August 2008


iso: 100 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.0004 s (1/2500) focal: 60.0mm
Lembeh, Indonesia, August 2008


iso: 100 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 60.000 s focal: 7.0mm
Bunaken, Indonesia, August 2008


iso: 400 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.0012 s (1/800) focal: 7.0mm
Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia, August 2008


iso: 320 aperture: f/4.0 exposure: 0.050 s (1/20) focal: 12.0mm
Bila, Indonesia, August 2008


iso: 200 aperture: f/5.0 exposure: 0.100 s (1/10) focal: 12.0mm
Bantimurung, Indonesia, August 2008


iso: 100 aperture: f/7.1 exposure: 0.0050 s (1/200) focal: 29.0mm
Jakarta, Indonesia, August 2008


© Copyright 2008 Rick Wezenaar Photography ~ photo@mitranet.nl.




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Charles Dickens Festival 2008

Deventer, December 2008

Photography taken at the Charles Dickens Festival in Deventer, The Netherlands.

Pictures taken with Olympus E-3 ~ Leica D Summilux 25mm 1:1.4

Postprocessed in Photoshop CS4.
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© Copyright 2008 Rick Wezenaar Photography ~ photo@mitranet.nl. All rights reserved.





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Overcoming the Biggest Challenges Facing Growing Businesses

Whether you’re a brand-new startup or a small business trying to scale, you will need nerves of steel when you are dealing with a laundry list of concerns that are not always straightforward to solve. The best solutions are sometimes a bit unorthodox, which, of course, makes them ideal for those who not only want […]

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How to Create an Effective Web Development Workflow

Any project—no matter the scale and scope—requires an effective workflow to maintain high efficiency in all tasks involved. A good workflow can also minimize errors, improve collaboration within the team, and ensure that the end product is delivered on time. This is especially true for web development projects, which can pose various creative and technical […]

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Web design as an important part of a gaming services website

Introduction Competition in the gaming services industry is growing, and boosting websites face the challenge of attracting more players and convincing them to use services like WoW raid boost. One way to attract customers is through smart and well-thought-out design. In this article, we will explore the importance of web design in this field and […]

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The McDonalds Redesign That Could Have Been

In the 1970s, McDonald’s was at a pivotal point in its growth, and the fast-food giant sought to enhance its brand identity. To achieve this, McDonald’s engaged Unimark International, a prominent design firm, to explore a comprehensive redesign of its packaging and signage. This collaboration aimed to create a more cohesive and appealing visual identity […]

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Top 8 Must-Have Plugins to Supercharge Your Business Website

So, you’ve got your business website up and running, but it feels like it’s missing a little something. Maybe the speed isn’t quite there, or you need more features to really enhance user experience.  Sounds familiar? Don’t worry—plugins can help with that. Plugins are like the extra tools you didn’t know you needed. They boost […]

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4 Products for $10! Pick Your Favourites and Save Up to 90% Off

A brand new kind of design bundle has just dropped over at Design Cuts. Curated Collections are mini bundles of 4 related products for just $10, saving up to 90%. You’ll find collections of brushes, fonts, illustrations and more for Procreate, Photoshop and other art and design software. Which ones are your favourites? Each curated […]

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Illustrator Tutorial: Design a Retro VHS Cover Inspired Poster

The retro artwork that used to appear on old VHS tape covers has become an iconic design style that is often mimicked today. Follow along with this tutorial to create your own fun retro style poster based on the artwork of those VHS cassette covers. We’ll use Illustrator to construct the design with text and […]

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