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Conrad Chavez
Conrad Chavez writes, edits, and illustrates a wide range of books and training materials, with a particular focus on digital imaging. His holistic approach to projects draws from more than 15 years of experience providing technical writing, training, and support for digital imaging, graphic arts, video, and Web software products.
Conrad is also a photographer. Through his camera, Conrad observes the textures, tones, and colors of life. His exhibition prints combine archival materials with advanced digital printmaking techniques.
You can find out more about Conrad at his Web site, http://www.conradchavez.com.
Illustrator How-To: Create Collages with Blending Modes
How-Tos: Written by Conrad Chavez on February 13, 2006
When you create a digital collage, you don't always have to do it in Photoshop. All you need is a program that supports transparency, blending modes, and masks. Adobe Illustrator fills that bill -- in fact, when text and vector graphics are important parts of your composition, Illustrator can be a better choice.
Illustrator How-to: Brand-New Tool in CS2
How-Tos: Written by Conrad Chavez on April 20, 2005
The new LiveTrace feature in Adobe Illustrator CS2 is an incredible timesaver for illustrators -- and a gift for those of us whose drawing skills are sub par. Here's how to quickly and effectively convert a photographic image into a stylized vector drawing.
Illustrator How-To: Drawing with Naturalistic Pen, Ink & Wash
How-Tos: Written by Conrad Chavez on February 8, 2005
In this exclusive preview from the new and revised "Adobe Illustrator CS WOW! Book," to be published by Peachpit Press, see how to draw customizable vector-based ink and wash strokes.