Love the life you live, Live the life you love. -Bob Marley
Category: Photography
Art Collaboration
So the point of this blog post is to feature other artists, authors, photographers, and designers on my blog. Would love the opportunity to look at other artists work and help them get other people looking at their art. If your interested please contact me.
DaytonArts
Website: www.crystaldayton.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaytonArts/
Stock Photo Websites
Stock photos are what I use with most of my designs when needed especially since they are free. Some websites are better than others for certain projects so I have a list of what ones I use.
1. https://www.pexels.com
Free high quality stock photos. Free for commercial use.
2. http://stokpic.com
Free high quality stock photos. Free for commercial use. With big category list.
3. https://unsplash.com
Free high quality stock photos. Free for commercial use. They add 10 new photos every 10 days.
4. http://realisticshots.com
Free high quality stock photos. Free for commercial use. They add 7 new photos
every week.
5. https://pixabay.com
Over 320,000 free photos, vectors and art illustrations.
6. http://www.gratisography.com
Free high-resolution and high-contrast pictures you can use on your personal and commercial projects. New pictures added every week.
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Facebook group for bloggers/ artists
So I recently started a Facebook where bloggers/ creative people can share their work for feedback. Also I hope it becomes a community where bloggers can get help and the artists can get help from the bloggers. I want it to be where you can get feedback from other people. Hope to grow my group into a networking community.
If your interested in joining here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/DaytonArtsBlog/
Making a Book cover
Ok so today I am going to discuss how to make your own book cover. Book covers can be done easily or done by a Graphic Designer which I am.
A book cover is not just a picture it is your packaging for your book so you are going to want to research some ideas of what other designers have designed for authors. I would recommend looking on amazon. You are going to want to get some high quality images for your cover because you don’t want them to turn out blurry. Also try to go with different formats.
Minimalism less is more. This is a timeless style and usually what I follow when designing.
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Portraiture
Interview with a blogger
So recently I got interviewed on a persons blog talking about why I wanted to persue graphic design, options for people who are looking for a designer, and also for people who are wanting to design on there own. We also talked about how my knowledge of painting and photography affect the way I design. If your interested I put the link below. Also if you want to get to know me more.
Blog Interview: http://withfivequestions.blogspot.ca/2017/01/meet-crystal-dayton-graphic-designer.html
The Blog-aholic Award
What is The Blog-aholic Award?
“The Blog-aholic Award” is an award for bloggers addicted to blogging with creative, ingenious and inspiring posts. They mesmerize their followers with their posts, keep them captivated and riveted to their blog. The Blog-aholic Award is also for bloggers who “Share and Inspire Others!” The Recipe Hunter (Cook & Enjoy)
Rules
Put the above award logo/image on your blog
List the rules
Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog (it can be to the post in which they nominated you or any other post or you can even link to their “About” page)
Mention the creator The Recipe Hunter (Cook & Enjoy) of this award and please provide a link or pingback as I [The Recipe Hunter (Cook & Enjoy) ] would love to meet you!
Write a post to show your award
Share a link to your best post(s)
Share 3 interesting and different facts about yourself
Nominate 5-10 fellow bloggers, or more if you wish
Comment on each blog and let them know you have nominated them and provide the link to the post you created.
Thank the nominator and mention the creator
As I was looking in my messages Yesterday I got the kind message from The Recipe Hunter (Cook & Enjoy) Thank you I really appreciate it. Help her to get this out to as many Bloggers as possible. Thank you in advance ❤ ❤ ❤
My best post: Learning more about my fellow bloggers and My work featured
3 facts about myself
I have anxiety and overthink everything
I am a Dreamer and I believe I can achieve anything
I am really starting to love blogging the community is great
Nominees
reflectionofdesi
shaydbooks
selfie
Victor Zuze Davies
Etta D
Brenda
I truly hope and would love it if all my nominees will accept this award in the spirit of “Share and Inspire Others!” and participate and pay it forward. I am looking forward to meeting all your nominees and so forth and so forth.
The Mystery Blogger Award
Quoting the words of Okoto Enigma, the creator of this great award,
“The ‘Mystery Blogger Award‘ is an award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. They are one of the best out there and they deserve every recognition they get. This award is also for bloggers who find fun and inspiration in blogging and they do it with so much love and passion”
Thank you Victor once again for the second nomination in less than a week.
3 Facts About Me
1.I am 24 and am afraid of getting my drivers license
2.Making eye contact is extremely awkward for me
3.I love storms
My Best Post Is…
My Nominees
Rules
Put the award logo/image on your blog
List the rules
Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to their blog
Mention the creator of the award and provide a link as well
Tell your readers 3 things about yourself
You have to nominate 10-20 people
Notify your nominees by commenting on their blog
Ask your nominees any five questions of your choice; with one weird or funny question (specify)
Share a link to your best post(s)
Answers To Victor
1.I am working on my Graphic design projects for my clients
2.Winter street style
3.Be happy and smile
4. Starting to make money off of my Graphic designs
5. Warwick Davis from harry potter
My Questions to the Nominees
Favourite Movie?
What do you feel most proud of?
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Dream job growing up?
What if batman gets bite by a vampire? funny question
Once again, thank you for another nomination Victor
Versatile Blogger Award!
Today, I got my first nomination for Versatile Blogger Award. I can’t believe this is even happening. You don’t know how much I appreciate this Victor Zuze Davies, he is also a great blogger. I have only been blogging for 2 months and I already have someone recognizing my work I am so happy. I will keep blogging and I hope to inspire people.
Rules:
You have to thank the person who nominated you and provide a link to their blog! (Being kind)
Link the nominees and inform them about their nomination (passing the love, that was given)
Nominate at least 15 bloggers of your choice (At least)
Share 7 facts about yourself (being truthful)
7 Facts about Me:
I have anxiety
I am a passionate freelance Graphic Designer
I write poetry
I have been to Spain, Italy, France, Caribbean, Jamaica, England, and most of the US
I am a dreamer
I want to help people achieve their goals
I love animals
My Nominees:
yellowwolfenlightenmentionanerissa
I appreciate Victor Zuze Davies and all my followers
ZenMalas 