Desktop Pictures Update

Yesterday I posted a fresh, new desktop picture download for you all, but after thinking about it I am taking it offline temporarily. My aim was to offer the highest resolution possible that will scale down to most screens. I’m not happy with this one size fits all attempt. Instead I am going to offer a handful of common screen sizes (perhaps even iPhone and Android resolution downloads as well) and post them all at once. I apologize for the inconvenience, but I’ll have them back online within a day or so.

January Summary

If the rest of 2009 has me as busy as the first month, future posts are endangered here on Scottdot.

Freelancing has officially begun, with three clients currently on board for web design services. It should be lots of fun, but also pretty involved, as the biggest project is a more ambitious website for the Clovis Police Department.

Curry-Centennial-logoThis month I’ve also been doing a lot of miscellaneous work for the Curry County Centennial, making use of a logo I designed in mid-2008. I put together a DVD with many historic photos of Clovis and Curry County, and I’m debating putting a version of this on YouTube. I really think it needs to be seen by more people, but sadly the photos are not my own to do as I please with them. I’ll be posting a better downloadable version of the logo in February.

So what’s on the horizon for the rest of the year? I’ve met a few local people on Twitter who are involved in web design and developement, and I’m thinking about starting a local web group. Another excuse to get coffee and “talk shop!” On that note, I’m also hoping to get the ball rolling on LEMUG soon, and perhaps a Spring launch would be more realistic.

Smashing Magazine

A new favorite source of inspiration isĀ Smashing Magazine. Smashing Magazine has been on my radar for about two months now, and it has continued to fuel my creativity with everything from WordPress themes, brushes and symbols for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and some of the most stunning photography I have seen.

Even if you are not a graphic designer or photographer, take a look at a couple of my favorite posts from Smashing Magazine:

50 Stunning Examples of Reflective Photography

50 Beautiful Winter Wonderland Photos

Vintage and Retro Typography Showcase

50 Stunning Underwater Photos

25 Beautiful Macro Photography Shots

As you can guess, there are far too many to list. I’ll save some more for a rainy day. Thanks, Smashing Magazine!