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Photoshop or Illustrator?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Steve

When starting a new illustration, I must decide whether to use Photoshop or Illustrator. One determining factor is the size of the finished art and if that art contains textures or smooth gradations of color. The advantage of Illustrator is … Continue reading →

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Steve Forney’s San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Poster is Now Available at www.art.com

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Steve

You don’t have to travel all the way to San Francisco to marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge. My most recent poster in the Famous World Landmarks series is now available. It makes a striking companion piece to London, New … Continue reading →

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Steve Forney’s Mt. Whitney Posters Now Available at www.art.com

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Steve

I’m delighted to announce that my two Mt. Whitney posters are available as a gicleé prints through art.com. These prints are high quality and printed on archival paper. You may choose from several sizes and they are perfect for framing. … Continue reading →

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An Olympic Flashback

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Steve

As I write, the 2012 London Olympics are in full swing. Prior to the opening ceremonies, a tremendous amount of work has gone into the promotion of the games. Photographers, graphic designers, illustrators and film makers, to name a few, … Continue reading →

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Steve Forney Illustration’s Yosemite at Night.

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Steve

Yosemite’s Half Dome makes another appearance, this time under a starry night sky and illuminated under a bright moonlight. When creating this image and envisioning the color scheme, I couldn’t decide whether to portray Half Dome in daytime or nighttime. … Continue reading →

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Steve Forney Illustration Thinks Green Thoughts.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Steve

For a long time I’ve wanted to create an image to promote green technology. It ties into my interest in peak oil theory, resource depletion, and sustainability. I wasn’t sure what image to use, but then it came to me … Continue reading →

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More Adventures in Typography

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Steve

During down time I’ll look into my sketch books to find ideas that may be developed further. Back in my airbrush days, I created some Art Deco style lettering using nothing more than a circle template, ruler and post-it notes … Continue reading →

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Joseph Binder – My Silent Mentor

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Steve

Last year I took a course in web design using Adobe Dreamweaver. It was well past time to upgrade my 1995-level HTML skills. One early assignment was to create a small website about an artist that we admire. That was … Continue reading →

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Casablanca Lettering from Rough Sketch to Finished Art

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Steve

I love lettering. Some people like to sketch animals, some like to sketch people, some prefer to sketch landscapes. I like to sketch letter forms. Predominantly mid-20th Century lettering. Sometimes these letters don’t amount to anything legible, but sometimes they … Continue reading →

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