One week ago we announced the release of the universal WordPress theme from TemplateMonster. Back then all we could talk about was the brief review of features that its developers introduced to the audience. Now we have a chance to put hands on this beast as the template officially launched on July 22. So, let’s dig deeper inside of this monster.
Book Hangover – Fully-Featured Multi-Purpose Book Website PrestaShop Freebie
July 2, 2015
There is an ongoing debate on whether website templates should be designed to fit one particular purpose or, vice versa, they should be flexible and dynamic enough to suit multiple sites. TemplateMonster’s team is confident that a website template should meet the latter criteria. More importantly, both free and premium designs released by these guys can be modified in so many ways. The freebie we are going to discuss today is no exception. Elegant and powerful, Book Hangover can become a rock-solid foundation for your site.
The Best 30 Art Magazines for Submitting Your Artworks! Don’t Stay in the Shadows!
January 15, 2015
Does this fit with your idea? Are you a talented artist or photographer but you’re still waiting to show your work to the whole world? Then, this blogpost is perfect for you. It is an overview of the most famous Art magazines that are interesting both for reading and for self promotion at the same time. Don’t stay in the shadows, reveal yourself and your works! Let the world see your amazing creations and enjoy your art!
Learn how to get known to a huge audience by submitting your artworks to more than 30 of well visited art magazines and portals. This is a totally free kind of self promotion. Enjoy!
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Arriba
Arriba is one of the brightest art journals. It is open to contributors from all over the world, in an attempt to offer a global vision of today’s art variety. Feel free to contribute with: graphic design, photography, drawings, illustrations, texts and poems.
Read more here.
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Blanket
Blanket is a free PDF online magazine that is aimed at uncovering art, design and photography from the talented people who create it. Each issue they give a specific theme and encourage artists to submit a piece of original work that reacts to this theme. So, take the chance!
Read more here
Top 25 Free Stock Photo Banks
January 10, 2015
We are back today with a nice compilation of free stock photography sites that will help designers and other web enthusiasts come across good quality images to furnish their web or graphic design works. Even though these stock photos can be downloaded for free, there may be some copyright issues for using them. So be sure to read on the license, review usage terms and restrictions on every site mentioned. Note also that some of these sites may offer free stock photos in addition to paid ones, in other words there are free areas in paid sites. Now take a look at these awesome sources where you can find stock images that don’t cost you anything. If you’ve got a favorite free stock photo bank, and it’s not in this list, send it along.
freeimages.com
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Morguefile.com
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65+ Free Photoshop Metal Patterns
January 8, 2015
We often use patterns in the background or support the overall design with their help, ‘cause they are ideal for creating the appealing tone of the design concept. The properly chosen pattern fits the set design and never stands out, but makes the ideas and the content of your project clear and effective. They have undoubtedly become an indispensable part of web design, and most of them are available for free now. Of course, you it will take you some time to find the one you need, but we are always glad to help you with the stuff you are looking for. Today we want to share with you 65+ Free Photoshop Metal Patterns for your designer’s purposes. Using them, you can experiment with your designer’s ideas and create the effective works. Hope that you’ll find the free Photoshop metal pattern you need here!
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Malleable Metal Patterns by WebTreatsETC