Posts by dvhughes

I just surpassed the century mark myself after more than a year. A nice feeling. Congrats to you.

If you have no other option, which it seems you don’t, may I suggest just thanking them in the items comments. There is a decent chance that the purchaser might eventually see your gratitude there.

I think the first thing you need to do is take SomethingDesign’s advice. Relax.
Secondly…don’t be to hard on yourself. Inspiration is not always waving at you from a close distance. Sometimes it can be hiding in the most peculiar places.

You have a tough job. It is not like a doctor, plumber or IT guy with a procedure or checklist to get through each day. You have to rely on your gut and the passion of your ideas to continue to work.

So get outside, take walks, visit a friend, go to a film, talk and listen, but most importantly…pay attention and alway be present. Soon after, I guarantee inspiration will sharply tap you on the forehead.

Thanks for the opportunity. Congrats to the invitees.

• Portfolio: http://davidvhughes.com/works/
• Dribbble: http://dribbble.com/dvhughes

Thanks again.

CodeTensae said

dvhughes said
I AM 78 HELLO WHO IS THERE? WITH WHO AM I SPEAKING? ARE YOU ALL IN PURGATORY? WHAT IS THIS CONTRAPTION?

Say you waaat? Can’t biliv’ this, ENVATO should give you a medal and a badge!! you should be our community ambassador lol!!! Inspired!!!

Just a joke. I was channeling my Dad there. I am actually 47. Old, yes. But not 78.

I AM 78 HELLO WHO IS THERE? WITH WHO AM I SPEAKING? ARE YOU ALL IN PURGATORY? WHAT IS THIS CONTRAPTION?

jv_pixels said
I’m no expert but check in the effects menu, raster effect settings, there is a box for adding pixels around an object.

LOCK IT UP! Thanks jv_! There is indeed a setting for pixels around an object in Raster effects settings. There is also a “Background>White/Transparent” option. And there was my problem.

Have no idea why such a setting would exist….but I guess I am not quite good enough to know yet.

Thanks again for your help.

Glad to help.

http://s2.postimage.org/wts4incmh/Screen_shot_2013_01_17_at_January_17_2_58.png (Sorry, don’t know how to post a screenshot apparently. Really appreciate a click.)

I really don’t know why this is happening. Because I am certain this was not always the case. For some reason when I put a Photoshop effect on a shape in Illustrator, the effect renders a a huge box around the shape. I have no idea why this is happening.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

dvh