indie notebook

Summer hurts like a bitch

2009-09-17T19:26:05Z

So I go to Univeristy in 9 days, i'm actually nearly ready. Okay, who am i kidding? i'm so far behind.
My summer project consists of a few pages, but it'll work out okay, i'm sure of it. I've been working full time over the summer so updates have been poor. But i'm hoping that uni will allow me more time to carry this journal on, I truly love doing it.

9 days and things will start to appear.
Oh, and my mum is getting married on halloween, so there's so many textures lying around my house for you all. I'll steal them soon :)

College Work

2009-07-21T20:12:44Z

As I've been away for so long, I thought it was time to first update this place with a few of my most recent pieces of work. These are all based on the death of my 19 year old brother, and the poem by Linda Ellis which was read out at his funeral. To read the full poem you can go here. I would recommend all reading it before you look at the work, it makes more sense after.

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view the full album here

Here we go again

2009-03-12T15:18:06Z

still writing...

2008-05-05T14:46:23Z

This time I actually post with resources so let me get straight to the point. This first pack is made up of bright wall colours, as Summer is coming I thought this would brighten your icons up. The textures are all 100x100 so perfect for those little pieces of art I know you lot make.
As always i appreciate all of the kind comments. To those who would like image packs of previous brushes please make sure you:
check my newer posts as I know i posted with a whole bunch of re-up loads and image packs. If you still don't find it let me know and i'll make one up for you.
Comment, Credit, Enjoy!

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Hayley, Hayley, Hayley

2008-01-06T20:41:57Z

These are the results to the Poll "Which resource do you prefer?". As you can see Textures were in the lead by the majority '(55.3% / 26 votes)', followed by Brushes '(38.3% / 18 votes)', Patterns were way back at '(4.3% / 2 votes)' and lastly Other '(2.1% / 1 votes)' got one vote.
Luckly my main source of resource came first which is great. In total there were 47 votes with 100 views, which is really great, and thankyou to all those who took the time to vote.
I will post another poll as soon as I think of something worthwhile, maybe get to know visitors more?

Back to the resources I have started to make some icons again, well post them at least. Hayley Williams is the first up I didn't make too many but there are enough to post, 12 in total so have a look. 4 The Hush Sound icons.
I haven't got a lot of time to make a big batch up so I created this quick texture, I might make some more before the night ends. Smudges, Lightning, Splatter and Dirt hopefully useful at some point.
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New Poll

2007-12-29T16:17:34Z

I added a poll to the sidebar (near the bottom) and I would be very grateful if you could all fill it out when you visit the site. It'll only take a few seconds and would help me out hugely, the poll ends on 6th January and will then be replaced with another poll.
This is a small post with a pack of brushes all drawn with pencil, everything in the preview is a brush (except the text) so you can get some really good use out of them.
The second pack are large textures with vibrant colours made with paints. You may turn them into 100x100 textures if you wish, but a link back to this post is required.
note: brushes are scaled down for preview
Comment, Credit, Enjoy

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Merry Christmas

2007-12-20T01:08:28Z

Well I'm back in time for christmas and I come in the form of a slightly slimmer Santa. 7 large scratch textures, because can we really have enough of these?
The second set is a pattern pack (which we haven't had in a while) featuring large paper patterns, I use these in my work all the time so they are very useful. They're in PAT format, if Imagepacks are wanted then I will be glad to add one.
New layout as well, there will be a header of some kind eventually but at the moment I'm happy with it.
Comment, Credit, Enjoy!

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Quick quick

2007-11-15T23:39:12Z

College is back on which again means: lack of posts. I made this pack a while ago, set is a friends only but forgot i haven't added anyone as friends :\ So here it is again for public use.
I'm working on a new project in College, where new brushes are needed so i'll probably make some and then upload them for you lovely lj-users to

Uploading...

2007-10-23T18:11:30Z

New resources; this set contains 3 different packs, the first is the usual 30 textures, with pen/colour themed 100x100 images. I've already created a wonderful set of icons with them, so i'm sure you talented lot can make use of them.
The second pack is a massive pattern/background, it's paper with paint spludges all over it, i'm actually in love with. Then there is a linedcard pattern, which also turned out really well. For those who aren't friends with this journal, i've posted a new texture pack containing 40 nu rave textures. again, friends only.
Same rules apply; comment, credit.

[30] Burst of colour textures
[02] Large textures

Long time not post

2007-10-03T23:48:47Z

Sorry for the lack of updates, I injured my shoulder whilst on holiday and i've had to try and get it better as it's effecting college and I have a lot of essays to write.
Two new packs the first is a texture pack which has mainly dirty, grey textures with splash brushes all over them. The other is a text pack, but there not small, they're large so you can actually get some use out of them. Enjoy

[01] Black and grey texture pack
[01] texttext brush pack

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That's it, I hope you enjoy them :)

My default icon is crap :|

2007-09-08T03:30:32Z

edit: added a new brush pack called splatter and smudge it contains 43 large and high quality brushses (300dp/500x600px) Enjoy.

Sorry random thought went through my head then.
Back to resources, one new texture pack, it's made up of various textures, old movie posters, scratches and a few of my personal scans so enjoy. I called the pack average joe because i'm running out of names :) If you have a better tell me and I might change it lol!
I've also added a few icons which feature some linearts by Stephane Manel They can be used as bases if you like, but please credit if you use as everything other than then people themselves were created by myself.

[01] Average Joe Texture Pack
[15] Artistic Icons
[01] 43 Splatter and Smudge Brushes image pack included

click here for s&s brush pack

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Just a little brush

2007-09-03T00:40:43Z

edit: I've updated the post with an imagepack for all you PSP users :)
and yes mall, i updated.
thankyou for the kind comments.

A small brush pack containing 12 doodle brushes, the preview is utter shit and does them no justice at all, BUT I assure you they're half decent.
They range from speech bubbles, stars, lines and some other various shapes. So enjoy.

[01] Brush Pack (image pack included)

click for image pack :)

no cut today :)

More, more, more

2007-08-22T16:02:31Z

I've added a new layout with a completly new set up, again thankyou interlinea :) I've changed it all around so it looks more, me, but I think I messed a code somewhere, and it looks complete crap in FF, so for now. Sorry. I will fix it.

Two sets, the first is called "paint me white" because all the textures are on a white background, so you can use them as an overlay texture, thought they might work well. The other set is called "happy" because they make me happy whilst I look at them.. no other reason.
As per usual, i'll probably update this again with things if I'm bored, probably new icons, and maybe a new layout? It's a tad emo :P

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Helping a dear friend

2007-08-18T23:11:01Z

please read

Most of you who visit my site will know/heard of Sarah from streetcarcircus.net, and a handful of you will know that she is a very good friend of mine which is why i'm know turning to my visitors for some help.
It seems that a "freelance designer" recieved "viruses" whilst downloading .ABR files from her site, and has decided to post ALL of her offline contact details, which are extremely personal and should never have been posted in the first place whatever the situation may be on a public website.
This information along with an essay on the "malicious code and deliberately harmful downloads" of her site, was posted on Rip-off reports, Here is the article (so you may read what has been said).

So you're probably wondering what can I do to help?
Simple. If you've ever downloaded .ABR files from Sarah's website then please write a rebuttal against the article stating you have never had trouble downloading the files before.
Or if you have never downloaded any of her content then please just post a rebuttal saying that it is unfair, and disgusting to post a 16 year olds house number, post code, and other personal information for the whole of the internet to see.
I have never recieved anything "malicious" from her site.
I've also known her for nearly 2 years and know 100% that she would never lower her self to harm anyones PC's, and is considered an extremely talented online designer within the youthful community of the internet.

One last thing i would like to say is; it's funny how this respected freelance designer will only take the personal information off for A LOT of money.

If you would like to help even more, post a simliar article on your website, with a link to the rip off article and ask your visitors to sign a rebuttal against it.

Thankyou to anyone who does this for me :)

Back to basics

2007-07-26T01:12:10Z

Everything is working now (or should be) Dreamhost is all good again.
I've also made a new layout, because the other one was too pink, and light for me. So here is another I hope you like it. Credits will be in the "resource" post shortly.
For the Wings brush pack i made 3 original wings, and also added 3 wings that i have found around the net/PC.
The Stocks are large textures that i scanned in for your use, so i hope you like them also.

[01] Wings Brush Pack
[07] Various Stock Textures

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STOCK!

First Year of College over

2007-07-05T14:58:12Z

So today was my last day of AS College, and damn does it feel good. I now have 2 months off, and i know it will be filled with PC, parties, PC and sleep. Which i always love.
This new layout is really starting to get annoying, so I think i'm going to change it soon, maybe something a little less... pink?
I've add one new mega zip titled 'Doodle', which features random youthful/doodle type textures on card and paper, so enjoy that.
As always this post will eventually end up bigger than it started off as so check back. Oh and thankyou to everyone for posting, it really does mean a lot.

[01] Doodle Textures (mega zip)
[01] Paint Textures (mega zip)

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Repost + New resources

2007-06-20T21:22:21Z

I'm back, i've been trying my hand at linearts of late and i made one which is half decent so i turned it into a new layout which is more me, and less.. well livejournal, you can download it in this post for further use if you wish.
There are also reposts of all the new textures (i deleted the old post because it contained nothing of interest) so please READ THIS! before you comment on another post asking me to put them back up, because here they're now.
Finally, new textures *YAY* they are called Down 'N' Dirty but there are 5 or so which are pretty upbeat with a 'dirty' element to them. I'm not going to upload them all one by one and showcase them that way, it takes too much time, and I hate how they don't show up 24/7 because of the free servers bandwidth, so i'm sorry if they take long too download. If they get too annoying i shall make the mega zips smaller.
So leave me a comment on the layout, content, and i hope you enjoy it.

[01] Down 'N' Dirty Texures (mega zip)
[05] Texture Reposts
[01] Lineart

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That's it, I hope you enjoy them :)

REPOST OF ALL OLD TEXTURES IN SEPERATE ZIPS!

NEW TEXTURE MEGA ZIP

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70 Scary Textures

2007-04-10T15:58:30Z

I first decided to make this set friends only BUT! I really wanted to share them with everyone so I shall wait till my next pack to make it friends only.
Below are 3/70 textures. There are bright red/scratches/blodges/rain smears/dots/paper/and other things.
I hope you enjoy them.

[70] Scary Textures (mega zip included)

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(c)Indienotebook

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Stupid PS!

2007-04-10T00:33:45Z

A few things I have created recently thought I would share them with you. I came on my PC today and did the usual, and opened my PS up... to find all of my brushes have been wiped =\. There are no words to describe the amount of pain I feel right now, luckly there are a few of my most recent/best brushes in my recycle bin, one good thing comes out of being a lazy brat. I shall add more brushes soon when I scan them in.
I also have some new textures (like the floral ones) coming up. So look out for those, also some new resources shall be posted under 'friends only' posts, so you must friend me to see those.
Oh and before I forget, new layout and set-up

Can't Sleep

2007-04-08T01:35:21Z

Random films that I want to see this year or have seen. These can be used as bases if you like which means you can add text to them ect. But please give credit back to this post/site so that other people may use them as well.
As for the textures, some nice watercolours used to create a summery/spring feel.
Enjoy all of these.

[10] Watercolour Textures
[05] Fantastic Four 2
[20] Meet the Robinsons
[15] TMNT
[15] 300
[15] Blades of Glory

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Resources

2007-04-07T16:07:00Z

I should have done this when I first begun posting icons but as i'm sure your starting to realise i am lazy thus no resource post until now.

updated: 10 April 07

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Designbum.net
Elli
Gender
Hellium Icons
Offbeat-upbeat
Panaddict
Tragics_icons

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icon tables.net

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Discolore
Ex-posed.com
Tragics_icons
xjust-a-girlxx
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Heroes

2007-04-07T15:41:59Z

50 new icons of the TV show heroes. These are not bases they're just icons without text and re-coloured. Enjoy

[50] Heroes

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The OC

2007-04-06T15:03:40Z

I watched the O.C ending </font>here, it was really sad I can't believe it's actually over. Expect a lot of these icons now as i'm in the mood :D
Like all my posts I end up editing them like 50times before i'm happy with the final outcome.
// Like I said big update, 45 new textures, there were 50... but I don't know where the other 5 went -_-
*Mega zip included*

[10] The O.C
[45] Textures (mega zip included)
[05] Star Textures
[01] Image Pack (re-post)

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Mega Zip*
includes all 54 textures. No idea why there are more I never was good at maths :P

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Just a re-post for the people who couldn't use the PS pack before :) Enjoy

College Work

2007-04-05T17:58:15Z

College set me a lot of work over the easter period and I have to say its starting to take it's toll on me. I have to finish my Graphics research by the end of this week, and learn some Drama lines and then finish my Media magazine. All in all, a lot of PC time a head of me.
After saying all of that, I decided to create some new icons just different kinds that inspired me to make something.
I've just added a brush pack, it's small but it contains 4 brushes; 3 are circles with random swirls coming off of them which looks really good on icons headers ect. Then one is a flower brush with the same design on it. Enjoy

[10] Paramore
[05] Less Than Jake
[15] Spiderman 3
[01] Brush Pack

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Brush Pack (PS) images soon...

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Two times in one day

2007-04-01T17:00:31Z

New resources. I turned the previous star pack into a imagepack after the request. Pattern pack which contains 4 patterns that are pretty current in the designs at the moment. I tried to my hand at some scratch textures, and some differences .. i didn't want them too harsh instead they're more like smudges/blobs. Then there are 15 random textures that are quite vibrant.

[10] Academy Is...
[10] Paramore
[01] Image Pack
[01] Pattern Pack
[10] Scratch Textures
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