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UFRaw User Guide

16 January 2008 by kristarella

Just a quick note about dealing with RAW photos with open source software. I recently realised that my camera shoots RAW (in the Nikon .nef format), so I want to learn how to use this format. The version of GIMP that I downloaded from Wilbur loves Apple already includes the UFRaw plugin. So when I […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Technology Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools, websites

Color Picker in Mac OS X

6 January 2008 by kristarella

I had no idea that Color Picker was so useful! Colour software and websites LaurenMarie from Creative Curio wrote a great article about color inspiration. After that I had a look around for a good website or program that could store your colour1 palettes and inspiration images.

Filed Under: Design, Graphics Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools, websites

Synchronising your life

1 January 2008 by kristarella

Paper or plastic? I love diaries! Filofax, cheaper filofax-like products, Moleskine… it’s all great! My husband uses his computer: Google Calendar and iCal. We have a few shared calendars on Google Calendar, which means that I have to make sure that the things in my diary are on the calendar so that we both know […]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: free, Free Software, GTD, tools, websites

Sony Ericsson Themes

27 December 2007 by kristarella

I wrote about the spiffiness of my new phone a little while ago. I just wanted to share some of the resources I’ve found for Sony Ericssons. I have even made my own theme, which is available on deviantArt. Themes There are some nice themes that you can download. deviantArt mobile9 Flash Lite mobile9 Flash […]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools, websites

Going on a sailboat…

15 December 2007 by kristarella

I’m going sailing! Well, I hope I’m going sailing. I’m leading on a children’s sailing camp until Friday. There should be sailing involved, unless it really does rain all week as is predicted. It’s not getting wet that’s a problem (obviously!), but lightning and 10-20 knot winds can be. I really intended not to be […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Photos Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools, websites

How to choose and use brushes

7 December 2007 by kristarella

After compiling a list of GIMP and Photoshop brushes, Lauren Marie and Pelf said they’d like some tips on choosing and using brushes. I linked to some instructions on installing brushes at the time. Now I’m going to give a run-down of how I use choose and use brushes. If you’re already experienced in brushing […]

Filed Under: GIMP, Graphics, Tutorials Tagged With: free, Free Software, tools, websites

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A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying t A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying to paint ❤️💚💙

#watercolor #watercolour #christmas
I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! S I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! So glad my friend asked me to make some cards for our church helpers, because it set me on a roll!
#watercolor #watercolour #christmas #christmascards #watercolorcards
Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Title Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Titles! I was a sub for @jamesxuereb.me in the Blue Flame Dragons thanks to his sprained ankle; we won first round and came fourth overall!
I did a bunch of judging and officiating, which was really good.
I didn’t place in my individual events, but had a very fun final round of kumite (sparring).

#gkrkarate #karate
More stamping tonight. Even better than last night More stamping tonight. Even better than last night’s!
Did some stamping this evening. Love it! I wish I’d done some pages in other ink colours before I dismantled the stamps 😂
Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit the @legocertifiedstores_anz Wicked display!
#wicked #lego #afol #sydney
A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample ca A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample cards. It’s going to be for mini paintings and collages. Sometimes it’s nice to start with a colour rather than a blank white page!
A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel Smith and Schminke Horodam watercolours. So soothing! I love some of the granulating colours!
#watercolours
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