Stock Art and Photos: Use Them Well and Wisely
The mere mention of using stock images used to bring up some heated discussion, followed by threats and proclamations of doom for freelancers. Time has proved the doom and gloom prophecies were over-exaggerated. When I started my career as an illustrator, back in the early 1990s, a company announced a stock illustration sourcebook but the salespeople struggled to get enough images to fill the first book (yes, it was a printed book). It cost the illustrators money to place images and when my friends in the industry found out I placed a dozen...
read moreHappy Father’s Day Gallery
June is almost here and it will soon be time to celebrate fatherhood around the world! The idea for Father’s Day is attributed to Sonora Dodd, who was raised by her father after her mother’s death during childbirth. While listening to a sermon at church on Mother’s Day, she thought about all her father had done for her and her siblings and decided fathers should have a day, too. Because Dodd’s father was born in June, she encouraged churches in her area, Spokane, Wash., to honor fathers that month. The first...
read moreCreative Fashionista Photography
Bold, dramatic and exotic best describe Dmitry Fisher’s creative fashionista images. Fisher, a freelance stock photographer and avid cyclist from Novosibirsk, Russia utilizes a small studio space to create his artistic masterpieces. His technique melds the latest fashion accessories with colorful fruits, vegetables and other natural elements to create a true delight for the senses. GL Stock Images welcomes Fisher to their family of outstanding contributors and invite you to view his portfolio on GL Stock...
read morePantone Themed Accessories for Graphic Designers
Outfit your studio and personal gear with these cool Pantone themed accessories from Pantone Universe, a design-led collection for the home, the workplace and the road.
read moreKnow Before You “Pin” or Get “Pinned” on Pinterest.
Pinterest.com is a popular new social media site for visuals. Members “pin” images they like from websites or blogs to their public bulletin board to create a series of visual collections or galleries. Once an image is “pinned”, it can then be shared, embed or “re-pinned” throughout Pinterest’s 11.5 million member community. Safe Pinning Pinterest members like to create wish lists, compiling images of retail products they want for their new kitchen or spring wardrobe. Images are pinned from popular retail sites such as Amazon,...
read moreRepurposing Legos – Functional and Fun Design Ideas
Repurpose or upcycle your children’s old Lego bricks into useful everyday objects or innovative furniture, jewelry, and art. Here are some of our favorite design ideas.
read more10 Romantic Fonts for Valentine’s Day
Hand-made Valentine’s Day cards are the sweetest way to let someone know you love them. Instead of heading to the Hallmark store this Valentine’s Day, why not create a unique card personalized with a romantic message using these fun and whimsical fonts from Dafont.com. The fonts featured below are free for personal use and can be used on PC and Mac.
read moreCreative Decoupage Easter Eggs
Looking for a clever alternative to traditional dyed Easter eggs? Why not try these clever decoupage eggs using fun graphics and photos. Decoupage is the art of decorating a surface with paper cut-outs. Simply print out your images, cut to size, and brush the image onto the egg using the decoupage glue. The glue dries clear and provides a smooth, satiny surface. Customize them with your child’s name, initials, or greeting. Below are a few examples using graphics from GL Stock Images.
read moreGraphic Leftovers is Now GL Stock Images
We’ve Got a New Look and a New Name! We are excited to announce that Graphic Leftovers is now GL Stock Images. Our newly redesigned site has many new features! Here are just a few: New Tiered Pricing and Image Sizes In addition to our large images, we will be offering two new image sizes: small and medium. These smaller sizes are perfect for website or blog projects, and prices start at just $1. New Pricing Categories New Sizes Offered Vectors Large Jpeg Medium Jpeg Small...
read moreInto Africa Video
Join us on safari as we cross a new threshold in 2012. Graphic Leftovers is now GL Stock Images. Buyers at GL Stock Images can enjoy premium images at fair market microstock prices while contributing artists realize Fair Trade commissions. The Africa images, by contributing photographer, Nico Smit (EcoPic), represent just a small portion of our stock photo and illustration library.
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